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by sling-it
Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Trailer storage box project
Replies: 5
Views: 1812

Trailer storage box project

I'm new to the forum, so I thought I might post up a rather complicated project I did right before winter. I've got an 18' flat bed trailer, but all my chains, binders, straps and misc have been setting in the back of my truck for years. Every box I've seen is either far too big to fit like mine, or...
by sling-it
Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: 7018AC rod problem
Replies: 77
Views: 9359

Re: 7018AC rod problem

Yes, the welder is an AC only machine. I'm aware of the restrike problems with 7018, and had been scrubbing the slag off for restarts, but I still could only manage to stick rods. After wiggling loose a couple times and trying again, I'd have to eventually unclamp. I'm determined to get the hang of ...
by sling-it
Sat Feb 08, 2014 1:37 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: 7018AC rod problem
Replies: 77
Views: 9359

7018AC rod problem

I'm a hobby welder. Just putting things together for the fun of it. I've inherited my grandfathers old twentieth century welder - the one with the low, med, high and cutting taps, and I think it goes up to 225 amps. It's safety green if that rings anyone's bells. To be honest, I've found very little...