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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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Increasing penetration
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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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arcing before button is pressed
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Stick Welders
Talk about Stick welding equipment and filler metals a.k.a. welding rod.
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Rod part numbers
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TIG Welders
Talk about TIG welding equipment, torches, tungsten, foot and thumb controls, etc.
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Sizing a Tig Welder
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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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Hobart 250ci won't power up
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Oxy Acetylene
Talk about cutting and welding with oxy fuel systems.
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New to toches and have some questions
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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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Glare Shield
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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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Regulator?
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Metal Working Tools
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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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Mig Welding SS 316
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Aluminum
If it needs to be light weight but strong, aluminum is good choice.
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My mig and aluminum
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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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Craftsman Air Compressor Seized up
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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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Free hobby scrap?
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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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Home Hobbyist
Some of the best times in life are spent tinkering in the garage. What's happening in yours?
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Aging painted metal
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Auto Repair / Restoration
Classics, antiques, muscle cars and street rods. Make Detroit jealous.
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What is this tool called?
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Off-Road/Trucks
Weld it. Break it. Weld it. Break it. Rock crawling is fun.
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pull-up bar for cab truck
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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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What gauge 2” box for trailer ramp project
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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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Vintage hobart generator welder name plates
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Adding MIG to a 400D or similar Stick welder
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Wire Speed Control Not Working Correctly
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The house my wife and I will be getting, has a two car garage. Two separate doors, one with an opener. I am unsure of the garage dimensions, however at the moment it's not insulated (will be insulated this summer). In the future I may extend the garage further back for a workshop area but that could...04-17-2021, 10:05 PM
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Hello, from looking at my join date until my now first post I think I hold the world record for being the longest lurker. Anyway, too my question. I like using the Hobart brand 7018 rod. Looking too restock I noticed there is two different part numbers. Part number 770497 and 770475, both are 10lb containers....04-16-2021, 01:16 AM -
I purchased a 210 in 2014. I use it maybe 5x a year for my farm equipment. It works fine on 115 but when I use it on 230 it make a crackle or buzzing noise and the fan doesn’t go on. I talked to support and they said it was likely the control board and gave me the part number to order it for $350....04-15-2021, 05:11 PM
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I purchased a 210 in 2014. I use it maybe 5x a year for my farm equipment. It works fine on 115 but when I use it on 230 it make a crackle or buzzing noise and the fan doesn’t go on. I talked to support and they said it was likely the control board and gave me the part number to order it for $350....04-15-2021, 05:11 PM
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We are interested in purchasing a Tig Machine. The machine would be used to repair cast aluminum motorcycle cylinder blocks , heads and fins and broken bolt mounts. Wondering what the minimum amperage output on a machine that would do the job. I am aware of Ac/ Dc , pre heat , pulse and such but looking...11-30-2020, 04:45 PM
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I am a hobby welder. Self taught. I am retired no so my welding is for repairs on my 37 Plymouth.
Unfortunatly I am having problems with my Handler and will need some help in sorting it out....04-09-2021, 07:39 AM -
The house my wife and I will be getting, has a two car garage. Two separate doors, one with an opener. I am unsure of the garage dimensions, however at the moment it's not insulated (will be insulated this summer). In the future I may extend the garage further back for a workshop area but that could...04-17-2021, 10:05 PM
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I picked up this machine the engine runs well. It sat for some time now it has no power at the leads or outlets. One brush was stuck I cleaned it they both move freely, the slip rings are clean also.
I was advised to flash the machine as I did with a car battery and nothing. I would appreciate...03-29-2021, 02:46 PM