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Welding electrical copper bars

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:33:40 -0400

Continuing to think of what material to use for vise jaws. I have some electrical copper bars, looks like 3/16 thick, that would work for soft vise jaws. To keep them on the vise, I could weld some copper to the back to look like "ears" to hold the...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Fire Science: Fire Pits

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:26:26 -0400

Fire Science: Fire Pits A large selection of fire pits, grills, patio heaters and torches. Wood burning and gas models. Custom design service available. http://www.healthhuman.com.cn/FirePit.htm The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

The Look of Glass and Ice on Fire

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:03:17 -0400

The Look of Glass and Ice on Fire Fire pits and fireplaces. The look of a glass and ice fire by and with aquatic glassel. Fire pit and fireplace glass of the future. http://www.healthhuman.com.cn/FirePit.htm The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Second dumb question of the month coupon

Wed, 07 May 2008 03:00:16 -0400

I know I already used one coupon this month, so sue me. I bought an old SA 200 welder with a 1.75 kw rated plug for tools. This is stated in the Lincoln download manual. The current available is 15 amps, per manual. I am interested if I can run...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Saw a masterpiece

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:42:33 -0400

Hopefully someone will post better photos but heres what Ive found so far. This contraption was built by a guy who teaches at deAnza College in Silicon Valley and was on display at the Bay Area Makers Faire this past weekend: http://www.flickr....... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

MIG gas flow with a PSI meter

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:11:11 -0400

I have a Lincoln 175 SP Plus. It has a regulator that is in PSI, not cfm. I usually set it for 10 psi unless its a little windy then 15. What do you use Is that anywhere near correct Steve "...the man who really counts in the world is t...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

psi vs. flow

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:09:00 -0400

For a standard set of Victor 450 and 460 regulators, is there any guide available that converts psi gauge to volume flow Im having a little problem getting the gas/oxygen mixture just right on my gopher buster. I can get it to pop, sometimes B...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

What does it mean ...........

Sun, 04 May 2008 22:10:55 -0400

When there is a lot of porous spongy glop on the underside of a flame cut that takes a lot of time to grind off and dress Too much what Wrong speed Help me. 1/4" thick steel, 4 propane, 20 oxygen 00 tip. Steve "...the man who really c...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

TIG welding aluminum

Sun, 04 May 2008 22:09:36 -0400

Howdy, The design of my footpedal currentcontrolled DC TIG welder is coming along smoothly, but it has brought me to a crossroads. It has come to my attention that welding aluminum with DC is best to be avoided (I am guessing due to the need to ...... The post has 22 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

galvanized to stainless steel

Sun, 04 May 2008 11:08:04 -0400

Hello, I mig welded a galvanized ring to a stainless pipe(304) using 309 wire and a trimix gas. The pipe was 12" o.d. and got a lot of cracks in the weld and inside the pipe in the stainless. The pipe I am making is blow pipe so Im concerned about l...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

General purpose wire welding

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:37:05 -0400

I have a Millermatic 35 I use for general purpose welding on mild steel usually 1/4 and less thick. Since buying it 30+ years ago, I have always used .035, ER70S6, and CO2 gas. I tried some Argon mixes years ago, but IIRC, I didnt get enough pen...... The post has 19 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Oh .......... My ........... God

Sat, 03 May 2008 13:07:07 -0400

Yesterday, I finally got ahold of a local artisan who makes fantastic ornamental gates out of a combination of metals, and colors them with heat and different sorts of platings. He said to call him next week and come over and hed show me a lot of h...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Welding Jobs - Jeffboat, Jeffersonville, IN

Fri, 02 May 2008 23:15:15 -0400

Anyone work there Im thinking of applying and wanted to talk with someone whos worked there in the past year or so or is working there now. rvb As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Filler rod for TIG on steel

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:07:40 -0400

Hello, What is the difference between using ER70S2 rather than ER70S6 for TIG welding steel I have read that the S2 is "triple deoxidized" with aluminum, titanium, and ziconium which makes it a good choice for welding porosity prone materials (o...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Purge button added to Lincoln SP125+

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:00:55 -0400

Greetings All, I posted in the Metalworking.com Dropbox a text file explaining the circuit changes to and the schematic of the Lincoln SP125 Plus welder in order to add a gas purge button. The files begin with SP125+. I forgot to turn on word wrap in...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ground rod question

Thu, 01 May 2008 03:45:54 -0400

Today, a friend called me who was doing a project. They had a copper coated steel rod about 5/8" dia. that was to be used as a ground rod for electrical. They had no means of bending it, as it had to make a couple of three doglegs to get around ...... The post has 25 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Trailer and dovetail

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:50:39 -0400

Just been thinking, if a person were to build a 12 foot trailer with a dovetail, how would you add the dovetail using that 3x3 tubing I was talking about Woud you just cut a 2 foot piece at an agle and butt weld it to the 10 foot piece and then use ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Garage door update....

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:23:55 -0400

Well, I found something wrong, I had two sets of number 2 hinges. I replaced one with number 3 hinges and re wound everything. Door went up a little stiff, maybe I over wound the spring, I don92t know. (My shed has no light so it is very dark with t...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Needing garage door help!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:03:17 -0400

I received a single 7x9 clopay garage door from someone replacing their door. It has all the hardware and even the installation instructions. I have been for a week trying to 93retrofit94 it to my 12x16 shed. I have the track installed and can man...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Books or Videos on Fabrication Techniques/Practice...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:51:58 -0400

Welding is great and I love it. But, it isnt much use without having something to put together. Ive learned some different things about putting stuff together at welding school, but am looking for more knowledge. Are there any books or videos ou...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Q: Tig Root on 3" pipe

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:12:48 -0400

Greets all & good morning. would like to preface this by saying Im not a fulltime weldor. Used to do alot more but now I like to pick and choose my work 99 of the time its TIG typically Al & SS structural not a pipe weldor clos...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Mig or stick

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:16:35 -0400

Since this metal on the trailer tubing is only 3/16, should I weld it with my Hobart Mig 135 with .30 wire and Argon/Co2 mix, or the same welder with .35 flux core, or arc welder I am a newbie welder and was not sure what the advantages/ disadvanta...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Lincoln Tig 300 problems

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:44:28 -0400

I picked up a Lincoln tig 300 square wave machine a couple weeks ago. Code 9298ff The guy claimed that the power couldnt be dialed down to anything less than about 150 amps. Ive receipts for a number of boards he purchased in 00 etc etc, with no ...... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

what is "dig" control?

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:13:09 -0400

I have a Dynasty 200 inverter machine. It has a "dig" control. I have yet to read a simple explanation as to what this does. It is only relevant to the stick process. From my manual: "When set at 0, shortcircuit amperage at low arc voltage is t...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Price Advice on Miller DialArc 250 AC/DC CC Power ...

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:28:50 -0400

I offered 500. Too much Its an older machine and I cant quite read the serial number in the picture. It looks like MJET13535 or it could be MJE713535. Im not sure. Thoughts rvb ... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

6013, help me out

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:19:09 -0400

I bought some small 3/32" 6013 long long ago to try to use on .065" ornamental metal repairs. It was similar in characteristics to me as a 7018 in that you had to get a good sized puddle, and then it burned through. I liked being able to do the ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

gauges

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:03:23 -0400

Some guys colloquially call regulators "gauges". I am not one of them. Most welding regulators have two gauges on them. One is high pressure and the other low. I buy quality regulators when I see them cheap. I see a lot of them. What I am wondering...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Playing with the gophers today

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:56:02 -0400

Ahhh. Spring has sprung. The trees have all blossomed and turned to leaves. And the gophers are out. I tried my new device today, and it has some failings Id like to ask your opinion of. I have O2 and propane. Then flashback arrestors. Then...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Basic Equip Needs for SMAW Arc Welding?

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:13:16 -0400

Another newbie question, folks. I searched but didnt find this exact question addressed. Im thinking of getting a stick (AC/DC) or wirefeed arc welder, but I know theres a fair amount of other stuff I need too. Can anyone advise me on the bas...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Metal corrosion question

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:08:03 -0400

I want to use some free pieces of granite to make water features. This will probably evolve or go down in flames, but Im going to start with two types. The first will be horizontal, using a large base piece of 3/4 granite, then successively smalle...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Baby pictures ........

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:48:38 -0400

My new baby ..... well, a little used ........ http://www.flickr.com/photos/deserttraveler/ Still going to put the vise, fenders, lights, toolbox, and mount bottles and cable hangers. Welds and runs just fine. Steve ... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Trailer tongue tool box question

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:58:22 -0400

I need a toolbox on my welding trailer, and have found out that they make odd shaped ones for trailer tongues. I am very limited on my side spaces, one side of the welding trailer being taken up by a very handy table made of plate. I suppose I C...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Interesting item I found in trailer parts catalog

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:31:04 -0400

It is called an "axle slider". Maybe someone can correct me if wrong, but all it looks like is a section of angle iron with spring hangers welded on it. This seems like it would be handy when building a trailer to "slide the assemply with the frame u...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: 110vt buzzbox questions

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:25:40 -0400

Your biggest problem is low electrode voltage. It may be 30V off load but that probably drops by 50 on load. Then you need to shorten the arc, then the rod sticks, then the arc stops....... It all sounds like my first welder. I didnt realise just ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

I'm Back!!!!!

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:08:59 -0400

Well it turns out that a lot of the ISP updated their newservers and became incompatible with older newsreaders. I had to change back to a newsreader I used to use called Thoth. I was starting to remember why I really hated google groups interface. ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

A metal table project

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:07:55 -0400

Here is a picture of a table I just finished. The frame is powder coated steel tube with Mexican tile as the top. http://www.metalworking.com/dropbox/tubeandtiletable.jpg I built 4 of these at the same time. I used TIG brazing to fill a few weld...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

An equation of variables.........

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:11:24 -0400

My neighbor came to me today to ask that I weld a couple of grab hooks onto the bucket of his Massey Ferguson front end loader so they can use chains in certain circumstances, just linking them into the welded on hooks. The hooks appear to be cast...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Tensile stregth of bolt. (Trying to learn)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:18:15 -0400

I have posted about building a trailer. Would like to weld and bolt the A frame underneath the actual trailer. (For more peace of mind I guess). I think a grade 8 bolt has a tensile stregth of 150,000 psi. Would puting a bolt throught the top of the...... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Welding 20/22ga with a 251?

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:33:48 -0400

Ive got a job were Im going to be welding a lot of 20 and 22 guage 304 stainless. (Ok, a lot means about 50100 pieces) Ive got a Millermatic 251 and a spool of .023 stainless wire. Any suggestions on feed and voltage to butt weld this thin ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Tongue design question

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:18:58 -0400

Been thinking of building a small dual axle trailer. I have available to be 4x4 BC inch steel tubing at scrap price. Anyway, been thinking about simplicity vs strength in terms of tongue design. I like the idea of using a straight tongue that goe...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

REQ: hammer restoration

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:40:02 -0400

I bought an old hammer head with very rounded striking faces. I would like to rebuild the faces. What would be the best filler metal I can do TIG, stick, or O/A. Thanks. ... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: 110vt buzzbox questions

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:23:59 -0400

"Gary Owens" wrote: If its 110v, are you running it off a 100ft 18ga extension cord check i> your plug, check where it connects inside the box, you may have a bad /i i> connection, that could give a large voltage drop under load, bu...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: 110vt buzzbox questions

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:56:46 -0400

On Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:40:46 0700, Gunner Asch i wrote:/i i>Data plate shows up to 90amps, 30volts open current, so it SHOULD be/i i>able to burn 3/32 rod well enough. Line voltage is...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: 110vt buzzbox questions

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:44:41 -0400

I think that you have better things to do, compared to adding chokes to pieces of crap. A POS with a choke is still a POS. I heard that copper prices are up considerably... i ... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

7018 rods question

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:21:57 -0400

I was reading on the Miller website an explanation of rods. It said that 7018 rods are "not recommended for use in small ac arc welders". Does this mean I should not use it with my Lincoln ac 225 amp welder What is the ideal rod for the machine I ha...... The post has 32 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

SA 200 welder spec question

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:37:25 -0400

I am just about ready to start welding with my refurbed SA 200. Notice I say refurbed, and not restored. There is something wrong with the sensor that kicks in the throttle when an arc is struck, and the regular idle/high idle switch seems inope...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

My welding

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:39:14 -0400

Here are some welds I just did in my garage. I have not welded in almost a year and I was trying to basically lay a bead. I know they are probably pretty horrible: http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/stryped2007/ I had a hard time with 7018. I h...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

TIG supply without the foot pedal?

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:28:38 -0400

Howdy, Im looking at getting an older TIG supply as an upgrade to my buzzbox. The unit is of a type that does not use a footswitch to control the current. Not being familiar with the necessity of such a feature, when would it come in useful/nece...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Tungsten Grinding

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:35:04 -0400

I dont have a bench grinder but i do have an angle grinder to sharpen thoriated tungsten electrodes. Im having problems with the arc it seems to create bright pulsing flashes making it very difficult for me to see the arc and weld puddle. is this...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Welder Choice for Newbie?

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:53:22 -0400

Hello, all. Im looking for advice on getting my first welder. Applications: Light fabrication, repairs and improvements to boat trailers and riding mowers and woodworking equipment, and just generalpurpose work around the "farm," mainly with mi...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here