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FS -- Miller XMT 300 CC/CV, in Viroqua, Wisconsin

Won in a liquidation auction by mistake. I believe that it is in a working condition welder, as it came from a function...

4 comments posted 17yrs

posted by ignoramus18994

4 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus18994

Welding a chain link

Hi all, I intend to weld (TIG) a chain link and have some questions. The chain is on a chain hoist. I bought the hoist...

38 comments posted 17yrs

posted by dtodtman

38 comments posted 17yrs posted by dtodtman

Re: Miller DialArc 250 AC/DC - Tripping 50 Amp Breaker on Start Up

> If you want an excellent small Stick machine, my current favorite for > small machines is the Miller Maxstar 200STR....

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posted by rick.barter

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by rick.barter

Shoes

I have never worn anything but Red Wing Wellingtons. I don't like getting shoelaces burned. I also don't like dingleber...

11 comments posted 17yrs

posted by oldfart

11 comments posted 17yrs posted by oldfart

Compatibility of TIG and MIG with implanted defibrillator

I'm visiting here from RCM. I've been encouraged to have a defibrillator implanted in my chest. The "school solution" r...

11 comments posted 17yrs

posted by dforeman

11 comments posted 17yrs posted by dforeman

How to properly fix a leaking hydraulic cylinder?

I have a log splitter that is leaking fluid from the side of the cylinder. I can't see a crack, but it is leaking. I gr...

4 comments posted 17yrs

posted by rick.barter

4 comments posted 17yrs posted by rick.barter

Welding one of the worst occupations, according to WSJ

Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123119236117055127.html The Best The Worst 1. Mathematician 200. L...

38 comments posted 17yrs

posted by ignoramus13440

38 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus13440

Pacemakers and welding

Here's a very good article on this subject. Cardiac pacemakers are electronic devices with sensing circuits which detec...

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posted by ignoramus6829

6 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus6829

tig characteristics for different welding voltages

Hi, I have been looking at specifications of some commercial dc inverter welders like Lincoln invertec 275 or Miller CS...

7 comments posted 17yrs

posted by storkensteinremove

7 comments posted 17yrs posted by storkensteinremove

Page update

--Posted a few photos of the ongoing work to build a fire calliope. More photos in a day or two. http://www.nmpproducts....

1 comments posted 17yrs

posted by steamer

1 comments posted 17yrs posted by steamer

Acetylene cutting head makes little explosions, loses flame

I have a Victor cutting head that does something strange. After the flame starts,a little explosion follows and the fla...

7 comments posted 17yrs

posted by ignoramus16088

7 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus16088

TIG collet body / torch head problem

Hi, I have a WeldCraft #26 200A flex head torch. I always install the collet hand snug but this morning it unscrewed ab...

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posted by zeb7k

3 comments posted 17yrs posted by zeb7k

The secret to Chinese industrial dominance

I was at harbor Freight buying a pressure washer and started browsing since it wasn't the store I normally go to. Wande...

3 comments posted 17yrs

posted by ernie

3 comments posted 17yrs posted by ernie

On-demand fan for Syncrowave 350?

I picked up a nice used Syncro 350, and sold my 180SD. I doubt that I will ever use more than about 200 amps, but it is...

6 comments posted 17yrs

posted by *nospam*

6 comments posted 17yrs posted by *nospam*

Harbor Freight Mig 94164

I just bought a 94164 unit and have just starting to use it. I am using the flux wire for now. Any tips on how to best...

10 comments posted 17yrs

posted by rsnyder187

10 comments posted 17yrs posted by rsnyder187