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My first attempt at OA welding aluminum

Hi, I have finally had the time to try welding two pieces of aluminum using my OA setup. The pieces were 100x70x6 mm an...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ta
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by ta

Lincoln Electric Books

Just a before Christmas reminder of how inexpensive the books and other aids on Lincolns website are. On ABE.com every...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dcaster
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by dcaster

WP-20 TIG torch leaking near the handle

Would anyone know if TIG torches are repairable, mine is leaking from inside the handle. I can take my time fixing it i...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus18200
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus18200

Hobart Handler 140 MIG- "Push" .030 AL wire ?

I have the above unit and am fairly "new" to welding. I have run a 2# spool of flux core reg wire thru the unit and am...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by NoSpam
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by NoSpam

Proper working Anvil Height

Hello. I am buying a 100 lb Anvil and want to know what would be the proper working height to set it up in. I am 5' 6"...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Complete failure of a TIG weld...

I tried to TIG weld a 1/2" pipe nipple, to a 16 gauge sheetmetal piece, so that the pipe nipple is perpendicular to the...
27 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus8601
27 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus8601

Block splitter is done!

I think it looks mighty fine for something cobbled together in a day. It works great! What do you think? http://www.flic...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deserttraver
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraver

Big A**ed chomper

I have about six tons of "Windsor Wall" blocks, plus a few tons of pavers I have to set. The "Windsor Wall" blocks are...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deserttraver
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraver

sheaves for block-and-tackle

Hi again everyone Block and tackle - new or second-hand - not readily available - at least not outside millionaire pric...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by r0d1s3
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by r0d1s3

winch - my project - and where next

Hi everyone Want to ask you all about my recent project and how I could develop it. I've been making a winch. Kept proj...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by r0d1s3
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by r0d1s3

MC Hammer is a welder?

I couldn't believe it either... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdxB7zY0pDg Weld to your mother baby! lol ##------------...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by datsun280zman_at_yahoo_dot_com
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by datsun280zman_at_yahoo_dot_com

Ahhhhhhhhh........

I'd smoke a cigarette if I smoked. Container electrified. Ready to start welding. Lights, heat, CD, microwave, fridge, a...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deserttraver
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraver

ASTM A 216

Hi, can anyone tell me to weld the A216 material with SMAW whichelectrodes we have to use, Regards
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by carlosflores126
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by carlosflores126