I got myself an acetylene outfit, but I plan to use it with propane for the most part. I am getting acetylene mainly for flame-straightening, but I might conceivably do a small amount of welding. The propane is for cutting and general heating. I plan to keep the torch on s cart with oxygen and prop...

LtBadd wrote:Maybe someone tripped over the power cord and don't know it disconnected.

That would be embarrassing
Call tech guy after a week and just plug in and go.

Dave

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LtBadd wrote:Maybe someone tripped over the power cord and don't know it disconnected.

That would be embarrassing
Call tech guy after a week and just plug in and go.

Dave

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There's no upside to welding in the rain. Water in the arc turns to hydrogen and oxygen, both undesirable contaminants. Water on hot beads causes rapid cooling and embrittlement. Standing on wet ground with wet clothes and gloves is asking for a shock. Hydrogen precipitation! Reason 1, welding with...

I still have no O2 tank. Some guy not far away is trying to sell one just the right size for $90. The stamp date is 1974. Would you buy a tank that old on the assumption it would pass inspection? If it passes, I can swap it, pay the fee, and still come out pretty good. If not, it's scrap. Other tha...

They may same programer that Boring uses.

Dave

It is same tank Most hospital like using lighter tanks. This type will fail test more over the type we use for welding. They typically are lower pressure too. The medical industry is looking the weight of tank. Next is CO2 tanks still same tank. The soda company like aluminum tanks too. To change a ...

Medical oxygen has to 95% or more.
Welding cutting oxygen is 99.5 or more.

Dave

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You find using one wire makes life simple. When first started most shops only used 0.035 wire. Do to cost of changing liner, tips, feed roles and labor. Even today some shops will use one size for steel, stainless and aluminum guess to keep cost down. Dave 045 gas shielded FC just needs more amperag...

Yes a choke with lot of turns is for stick welders.

But a choke (aks Reactor) with few turns with give a smoother DC .

Some old books on MIG with take about adding turns (also choke) for smoother welding.

Today if look most CV welder they will some type of choke / Reactor.

Dave

Most welders use a choke you add capacitors too.

Dave

6011/6010 Uses a different way to weld to 6013 Using 7018, 7014 and 7024 are different All rods have there way to weld. Some manufacturer will some clues how to use the rod Dave New to welding and due pretty good with 6013's tried 6011's on 1/8" and I can't do a thing with it? Tried low amps 75...

It is a holder for turret lathes and screw machines

Dave

tungstendipper wrote:It came out of my Dad's machinist tool box. I've seen it before but I can remember what it is.. It's driving me crazy!!

Victor does charts the place I have found the chart is at my supplier. I lost mind years ago. Dave First, I love the idea of this forum...i have been reading many posts. Thanks to all who contribute and help people out. I have read and watched videos about the 1/7 or 1/10 1/15 rule. I am using larg...

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certifications are mainly in steel building certifications about was not need untill North Ridge earth quake. They found a lot of poor welds The best is to have over head certification in stick or MIG or pipe line welding. Dave I have a question. My son has his AA degree in welding technology but no...

You may Amazon and Home Depot I pickup a good helmet from Home Depot Dave Hi all, I am interested in buying a welding helmet but I live in Australia which makes it difficult to find someone willing to ship even though I will pay full shipping. please email binnsadam238@yahoo.com if you have one avai...

I don't think if 100 is to old
If looking build type that is hard work the oldezt one I had working was 72

Look at auto and machine shop type welding
In side and lighter too

Dave

Most welding rod/wire supplier have free books on the rod to use
Just pickup a book or ask your supplier

Dave

motox wrote:i have 6 AR500 to mild metal targets to repair.
going to use some preheat and slow cool and regular ER70
or does someone have a better rod choice
or better plan?
craig

I have employ in past still Woking at 72 If you are in good health you 20 years or more Dave I will be 50 by the time I hope to b egin my welding aspirations. I am not a used up 50, so I feel fortunate. As of right now, I am still more than full time employed by Uncle Sam and have a couple of years ...

The onlt time I welded inside I use a torch and open window.
FYI
Some parts of airport they let use any type electric welding you have to use torch for welding

Dave

On small job by hour and travel by mile
On large I just had put up it , but picking up metal still by mile with wait time charge

Dave

MIG is use the most
TIG is most time light gage Aluminum
Stick great for feid work

Dave

tungstendipper wrote:What kind of welder? Stick, Mig, Tig or ?

Welcome!

Only as a backup welder

Dave

I made my bench with a six foot by twelve inch grate on the front I can cut with gas or plasma and Sparks fall through my copper ground clamp sets in it a vice grip sets in it and my gun nozzle will store there while I work it also makes a nice grid of 90 degree angles to lay out work on https://up...