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General Welding Questions
A place for general welding-related discussions that don't fit neatly in the categories below.
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MIG / Wire Welders
Talk about MIG welding equipment, guns, drive-roll systems, solid and flux-cored wires, etc.
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Stick Welders
Talk about Stick welding equipment and filler metals a.k.a. welding rod.
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TIG Welders
Talk about TIG welding equipment, torches, tungsten, foot and thumb controls, etc.
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Generator/Welders
Talk about Generator/Welders that can both weld and generate AC power for tools.
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Plasma Cutters
Talk about Plasma Cutting equipment, torches, piercing and gouging, air supply, etc.
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Oxy Acetylene
Talk about cutting and welding with oxy fuel systems.
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Welding Helmets & Safety Gear
Talk about auto-darkening welding helmets and other safety products for welding/metal working.
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Shielding Gases
Talk about Argon, C25, CO2, Tri-Mix and variations to shield the weld from contamination.
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Argon, CO2 and Oxygen mix to increase fluidity and decrease welding fumes?
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Metal Working Tools
Talk about clamps, carts, tables, benders, drilling, notching, etc.
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Harbor Freight Welding Cart
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Mild Steel
Carbon steel is the most commonly welded metal of them all. Heavy, strong, inexpensive.
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Stainless Steel
This metal alloy is resistant to rust, corrosion and stains.
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Aluminum
If it needs to be light weight but strong, aluminum is good choice.
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Other Specialty Alloys, Castings, etc.
The list is long, and welding parameters are unique for each type.
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Metal Art / Sculpture
Show off the artist in you. A masterpiece can be 10 feet tall or hang on the wall.
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On the Farm / Ranch
From equipment repairs to custom-built grain feeders, welding holds your world together.
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Okie Proving Ground
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Home Hobbyist
Some of the best times in life are spent tinkering in the garage. What's happening in yours?
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48 Willys CJ2A
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Auto Repair / Restoration
Classics, antiques, muscle cars and street rods. Make Detroit jealous.
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Welding a control arm
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Off-Road/Trucks
Weld it. Break it. Weld it. Break it. Rock crawling is fun.
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Cycle / ATV / Kart
No seatbelts or doors required.
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Custom Metal Fabrication
Sometimes welding can be serious business.
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Small Acreage / Country Living
It only takes 10 acres to live the dream beyond the city lights.
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Buccley Old Engine Show
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FFA Organization
Have you heard? Hobart is a proud sponsor of the FFA Organization.
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Buy, Sell or Trade
Ready to purchase that new welder? Your old equipment is someone else's treasure.
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I have 300' of 2au lead, I need to install a 100amp sub panel I'm my shed which is 50' from my house, can I use the 3 pieces of the lead underground in conduit to feed the sub panel power? Use 2 as hot and 1 neutral....Today, 06:39 PM
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My father in law gave me this old welder. He said that he purchased it new in 1968. The only name on the machine is,"wizard". I have searched the internet with no luck. I would appreciate any help that will allow me find information about this welder. Thanks...06-04-2020, 04:53 PM -
I picked this up on Monday and cannot find anything on the internet. It is a hobart W-300 WELDER GENERATOR, 1800 RPM, 60% Duty cycle. I plan on coupling it to my 1977 Wisconsin VH4D engine, 30 hp. If anyone has any information please send it. Thanks.
Colin my email is: [email protected]06-02-2020, 05:39 PM
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I need a plastic welding machine. My budget is about $ 150. Can I buy reliable equipment for the money? What do you say about the models from Deleted?03-05-2020, 12:30 PM
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I just got my plasma cutter in the mail and I can't seem to get the thing to operate correctly. The arch fires and I can get it to cut about 1/2 inch long (on 16 gauge sheet) then it just kicks off. The power button starts flashing and the cup button starts flashing intermittently. Cup seems fine, and...05-22-2020, 11:01 PM
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Blessings in these extraordinary times.
I see 240v stick welders at estate sales and auctions. If I could get the machine plugged in at one of these events (they're not going to let me burn a rod), is there a way to test it with a multimeter to see if it works? I...06-02-2020, 05:59 AM -
I a huge Hobart fan, and I love my welder. But why can't Hobart make a decent welding cart? Well I was forced to purchase the Harbor Freight welding cart; and I must say, I'm impressed. Picked it up on a coupon for $169.00 and I have to say it was worth every penny. Good storage, steel ball barring...05-23-2020, 12:52 AM
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I would like to invest in a good set of Cobalt drill bits for hot and cold rolled steel up to 1/4" thick. Who makes a good set?06-02-2020, 02:36 PM