Patch panel meaning in sheet metal or thicker metal. I reminded myself of a famous ship's hull restored. Any area too thin to be saved it was marked with a white border surrounding the area. I forgot the name of the ship but I think it was a ship in war. Expensive. Anyways. Now the technical part of...

I am not sure where to begin. I haven't logged in for months, wish I could say honestly I was busy but no. All this time I have wondered about the math. I see pos trucks with a engine stick welder and I dream. Then I wonder about the math required to make repairs or simple fabrication jobs. Then I a...

I went to Lowes to buy two pieces of unistrut. I could fit them in an explorer I drove then. Now I can't buy that length, they're 10 ft long each. Most places deliver anyways. I like the idea of building up stock, even if I don't know what size I will use most.

Do I need a truck? How does anyone get the metal for jobs? I want to know which is more common to get the metal.

After I typed this question, I found a video by Kevin Caron, a sculpture, who says push or pull either way is fine, that there is no one way. But, I prefer to push after reading a bit more.

Rick and Will, now it all makes sense! After reading both of your explanations, I did not scratch my head. Will - to answer your first question, I won't have to worry about finding an outlet. Answer to second - I have a 135 Handler. It was a used gift that I never complained about being used. Answer...

What is a common problem when flux is more suitable than stick? I believe yall, it's just that I want an image. I can see one problem already. In close areas, the electrode of stick welding might be in the way?

So there are things to do with stick that can't be done with flux?

I have read the manual provided with my Hobart 135 welder. It was a used gift. I weld flux because it's easier than using gas and I weld outside. I usually point the wire toward the weld puddle at around 15 degrees and pull. If that is wrong, what is better?

I am new here. I am trying to pick an engine welder. Having stick and MIG/flux in the same welder doesn't seem practical because stick and flux do not require a shielding gas. I hope one day soon to start a business so I will have more questions.

Jeff

Why have stick and MIG/Flux in the same welder? Just pick one process because stick and flux do not require a gas. It seems to me stick and TIG are the most important processes to have.

Jeff