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1st Dec 2017, 06:30 PM
Thread: TIG ceramic cups / torch size?
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Never tried banggood before but, your right, the...
Never tried banggood before but, your right, the price is good so I went ahead and ordered them in. Thanks...
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1st Dec 2017, 04:09 PM
Thread: TIG ceramic cups / torch size?
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Oh No!! Maker unknown, all I know is that...
Oh No!!
Maker unknown, all I know is that it's a cheap Chinese something or other that I bought off eBay many years ago, when I thought I'd like to try TIG..
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1st Dec 2017, 03:09 PM
Thread: TIG ceramic cups / torch size?
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Got it!! Written right on the handle - WP-26....
Got it!!
Written right on the handle - WP-26. Must have handled the handle a 1000 times and never noticed it! Sometimes I have to ask the dumb questions to see a different perspective. Sorry, but... -
1st Dec 2017, 10:48 AM
Thread: TIG ceramic cups / torch size?
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TIG ceramic cups / torch size?
Hi;
I need some new TIG ceramic cups (4 and 5). Seems that they are specific to torch size.. So how do I find the torch size?
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14th May 2017, 09:02 PM
Thread: Oxygen tank valve problem
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That did it! I had never done that before -...
That did it!
I had never done that before - took the guages off and gave the valve a bit of a twist.
The noise!! Gave me quite a start and I had only turned the valve a 1/8 of a turn - if... -
4th May 2017, 09:15 PM
Thread: Oxygen tank valve problem
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Oxygen tank valve problem
Hi All;
Probably a simple question but I can't find an answer...
My oxygen tank won't turn off completely. I turn it off, bleed the guages down to zero and, within 5 minutes the main guage is... -
24th Feb 2011, 06:59 PM
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Hi again, thanks for the replies.. When I...
Hi again, thanks for the replies..
When I first made the mistake, among other things I said "bugger it, nobody will ever notice it". I proceeded to paint it and subsequently mounted the part.
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23rd Feb 2011, 11:25 PM
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Stamp repair - low temperature solder?
Hi all,
I made a custom mild steel part and stamped a serial number on it. I must have been tired because I reversed the letter "E" and stamped the letter "X" sideways.
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17th Jun 2007, 09:07 PM
Thread: Brazing – engine exhaust pipe?
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Brazing – engine exhaust pipe?
Hi All;
I had to cut my engine exhaust pipe just before the muffler for reasons that are not important here. I need to re-join it back together.
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13th Sep 2006, 09:08 PM
Thread: Howto drill large hole?
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Thanks All, I'll try some of these suggestions...
Thanks All, I'll try some of these suggestions but I think the main clue it that I was running my drill too fast. The lowest I can get is 600 RPM on the Ryobi. Hmmmm...
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13th Sep 2006, 09:30 AM
Thread: Howto drill large hole?
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Howto drill large hole?
Hi All;
I have to drill a few 5/8" holes in 1/8" steel.
There is something I'm missing in drilling large holes because the drill frequently chatters and makes the hole "triangle" shape.
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21st Jun 2006, 04:57 PM
Thread: Any brazing hints?
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Any brazing hints?
Hi All;
Now that I’ve got the torch working right I’m ready to start brazing up my project. Before I start I thought I’d better check if there are any hints that would make my job easier or better.... -
18th Jun 2006, 04:43 PM
Thread: Setting OXY-LPG Flame?
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Setting OXY-LPG Flame?
Hi All;
I’ve searched the internet, looking for instructions on how to set up my OXY-LPG flame for brazing. No luck, so I’m asking in the hopes that someone will help me.
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16th Mar 2006, 04:58 PM
Thread: Oxy-lpg
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Oxy-lpg
Hi All;
According to advice on the Internet, I can use an Oxy-Acetylene set for Oxy-LPG set. So, I’ve been slowly collecting Oxy-Acetylene bits and pieces.
I understand that I need an...