I just weld up wind and out side Dave Hi hope someone can help. My employer is making it mandatory for welders to wear respirator welding helmets in the workshop. That’s cool but before I hand out the big bucks I was wondering is there’s I welding helmet on the market that can be used with or withou...

I agree If you paying the bill you check. Even today I check tank even I not use in weeks Dave Odds there electric shutoff . The price would more than the cost of gas. Give few more times of leaving gas on you will turn off the gas to save money. When had a shop the last thing was check the tanks ar...

I agree If you paying the bill you check. Even today I check tank even I not use in weeks Dave Odds there electric shutoff . The price would more than the cost of gas. Give few more times of leaving gas on you will turn off the gas to save money. When had a shop the last thing was check the tanks ar...

I accidentally left my argon valve open and lost what was left in the tank. Does anyone make an electric shutoff? Thinking maybe hooking it up to the light switch or a timer. Odds there electric shutoff . The price would more than the cost of gas. Give few more times of leaving gas on you will turn...

I accidentally left my argon valve open and lost what was left in the tank. Does anyone make an electric shutoff? Thinking maybe hooking it up to the light switch or a timer. Odds there electric shutoff . The price would more than the cost of gas. Give few more times of leaving gas on you will turn...

tungstendipper wrote:Where can I buy these? 45 degree, caps, flanges and etc.

I have a local suppler how stock the parts
If live a large city check larger plumbing supplier.
Some time a gas supplier or steel supplier may know how stocks the parts you looking for

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Today it is MIG/Flux core at it was stick welding.
In some work when very thin metal TIG/torch is used. Also use for cast iron


Dave

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johnnyringo wrote:I''m looking for recommendations and sources for an adjustable welding stool for my shop.
Thanks to all. JR

I would look at bar stool or drafting stools

My stand today as I have been burned by sitting

Dave

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Hi! I have very little knowledge about metal cutting and would like to throw out a question for the experts... I need to determine the most effective way to cut eight 5/8" diameter bolts from the base of a fire hydrant body where it meets the breakaway flange. I will need to repeat this hundre...

Hi! I have very little knowledge about metal cutting and would like to throw out a question for the experts... I need to determine the most effective way to cut eight 5/8" diameter bolts from the base of a fire hydrant body where it meets the breakaway flange. I will need to repeat this hundre...

I make my own table from scarp iron Dave Or this: https://www.eastwood.com/adjustable-steel-welding-table.html?SRCCODE=PLA00020&gclid=CjwKCAjwma3ZBRBwEiwA-CsblKMJfB8k1cvf8MeWqjNz3HOUSCc85TM8V17zqNYXLLZh0HLdoP73WBoCRm8QAvD_BwE I couldn't believe it but the other day I was looking at CL and found ...

Hey all, new to the forum. I’ll just say that I’m a still new to welding. I can only barely MIG weld... would love to start stick welding. Now, I’m not asking for tips, there’s plenty on this forum. However, I did not find what I was searching for. You see, I ordered an unbranded Arc DC welder on e...

Simple get a license for portable welding. Now home shop no HOA As working from home do not tell your neighbors The golden rules is no noises, no smell and no can what see your work. If any ask you are doing Hobby work Now work all day long on your hobby Dave If you intend to run a licensed business...

No but A-2 will crack with heating and cooling Dave 20180615_114851.jpg This is a hot runner manifold for injection molding. 5 inch long, 1 inch square. It's of A-2 steel tempered at 1000 F The central gallery hole is plugged 1/8-27 with stainless plugs. Plugs were welded over with 309 rod. In quick...

Hey folks, I have a pretty general welding question about body positioning and breathing habits while welding in different positions. For example I'd like to hear from you all how you deal with breathing smoothly to keep yourself comfortable while heavily focused on the puddle, while perhaps:standi...

Aaaannnnnnd more than 3 years later after I bought it, finally setting it up good! LOL https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1teQdKEYw8iVwx2unE3lR7qh-AE1kEH2Q So far I've bought and/or ordered: ER40 Collet setup for mill AXA QCTP and assorted tool holders 20pc HSS 2 & 4 flute end mills...

Looking for input on a repair I am facing. I have to repair cracks in a racing axle housing where a mild steel truss was welded onto a cast iron housing. I have done several trusses and had great success using pre and post heat and using mig process with er70 wire. My issue is this is a repair to w...

I may have asked this already. I am so freaking tired. So, work with me. haha Bad luck at freaking Roberts Oxygen today. I mean, everything the guy told me, was wrong. Waste of time. I see the Suitcase (which I ordered this morning AND see it will arrive tomorrow) comes with the cables, that I gues...

I may have asked this already. I am so freaking tired. So, work with me. haha Bad luck at freaking Roberts Oxygen today. I mean, everything the guy told me, was wrong. Waste of time. I see the Suitcase (which I ordered this morning AND see it will arrive tomorrow) comes with the cables, that I gues...

Hello all, I just joined this forum. I have been doing some MIG welding for a little while and just purchased a ac/dc stick welder. I will be wanting to weld mild steel. Can someone give me some recommendations on what electrodes, what sizes and how much to purchase? Also, is there a big difference...

I finally got around to making a cart for my machines and gas cylinders. I still have some work to do on it for things like cable and gas management and possibly rod storage. I really would've loved a larger and more robust table to fabricate it on as the cart is not quite square and has a slight t...

I finally got around to making a cart for my machines and gas cylinders. I still have some work to do on it for things like cable and gas management and possibly rod storage. I really would've loved a larger and more robust table to fabricate it on as the cart is not quite square and has a slight t...

........ I’d be more interested in penetration than tensile strength as long as the fillet meets the profile. That will tell you whether or not the prep and strength are sufficient. that would be an interesting comparison, would like to see cut and etch of them to compare. jody can you do a video p...

Thanks guys, useful info. I bit more info I've found out: the lathe has a swing of 15" (I presume that means it turn a 15"shaft) x 44" max length to tailstock. It's a very good quality and desirable machine but has been standing for 30 years under junk so needs a significant tear dow...

I know acetylene would be ideal, but I'm living in an apartment complex and it's a bit off limits. Never gotten into heavy wall 4130 before so preheat used to never be a worry. I know it will likely take way longer to get up to the 300*F preheat I'm after, but would the prolonged heating cause any ...