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Blue fire 189

My unit runs but sounds like something is behind the fan
1 comments posted 7yrs
posted by Kevin
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chip slag impacting electric tool

Hi Have lovely electrodes - Bohler Phoenix Spezial D 7016's - which normally give easy self-detaching slag. But when fi...
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posted by null
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Tig Torch Stand

How important is a stand for your TIG torch? You can buy them so cheap its not worth making, and of course I have metal...
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CO2 mig again

Going to experiment, have a common or garden variety regulator as used on drink dispensers etc, no flow gauge, so what...
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posted by haggisz
9 comments posted 7yrs posted by haggisz

7018 - E7018 - 7018AC

Do you or have you used 7018 on an AC source? Have you ever had anybody tell you should only run it on DC? I've had a c...
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tensile breaking machine for test welds

Hello all I've "google" searched and not found the mythical test machine I visualise should exist for API1104-type weld...
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posted by null
9 comments posted 7yrs posted by null

7016's/7018's/ Basic rods development over time

Hi all A friend explained that "modern" dual-coat 7016's which leave the black glass slag have great user appeal (obvio...
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posted by null
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CO2 mig versus gasless mig

Tried to ask google and get nowhere (get answers comparing argon mixes etc but none answer the direct question. I have...
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posted by haggisz
12 comments posted 7yrs posted by haggisz

Preflow on MIG

I know. I know. That's not really a thing. Still I was welding up some T-handles on thread rod for some tools yesterday...
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"Welding" Unknown Pot Metal

I've got a part I'd like to repair if for no other reason than to be able to do it. The value is much lower than my tim...
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Weld foot electric motor

Has anyone welded broken foot on electric motor with stick cast rods, I presume I should bolt earth to good foot secure...
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posted by haggisz
8 comments posted 7yrs posted by haggisz

TIG vs Pulse TIG

My primary interest in TIG is to do cleaner aluminum welds with stock that is really outside my practical ability with...
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Mea culpa - 7016 polarity :-)

Hello all Hilarious driving home of a lesson about electrodes and the polarity they need. Yesterday, all way from 0730...
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posted by null
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gas cutting specs with sight correction

Hi Got welding visor sorted - fresnel lens before filter. Now - 'nother similar matter but can't see solution. Want som...
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posted by null
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