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Today, 04:00 AM

redbeard replied to a thread MIG starter supply suggestions? in General Welding Questions

Ah yes, the nozzle spray, thanks. I do have straight Ar, one of the reasons I gave up even trying to dial in. :) I don't think I ever touched the...

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Yesterday, 09:05 PM

redbeard started a thread MIG starter supply suggestions? in General Welding Questions

OK, finally time to make the trek to the LWS and get going with the MIG. Got a list going with a few questions. Mostly will be welding...

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Yesterday, 07:21 PM

redbeard replied to a thread Hello from Oklahoma in Introduce Yourself

Welcome rwcme, hope you will enjoy the new acquisition. Most people seem quite happy with that model, plenty of cajones to handle most anything.

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06-12-2013, 02:24 AM

redbeard replied to a thread The new IMIG is here! and I've got some questions. in MIG Welding (GMAW/GMAW-P/FCAW)

It could be something as simple as a little chunk of clipped wire that fell into the neck as well. Either way, a disassemble and inspect should...

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06-11-2013, 10:28 PM

redbeard replied to a thread The new IMIG is here! and I've got some questions. in MIG Welding (GMAW/GMAW-P/FCAW)

Is yours? :O I just checked for continuity and there is none between the tip and nozzle. I'm also pretty sure I drug it when testing, and nothing...

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06-11-2013, 04:40 AM

redbeard replied to a thread MIG wire cleaner in MIG Welding (GMAW/GMAW-P/FCAW)

These are the pads used between coats for wood finishes, they don't seem to be gritty at all. If they were , I wouldn't have chanced trashing the...

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06-11-2013, 03:43 AM

redbeard replied to a thread The new IMIG is here! and I've got some questions. in MIG Welding (GMAW/GMAW-P/FCAW)

I was pleasantly surprised that it is 25', 25% longer than the advertised length, cool! I don't care much for the denim cover though, it gets...

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06-11-2013, 03:30 AM

redbeard replied to a thread MIG wire cleaner in MIG Welding (GMAW/GMAW-P/FCAW)

Looks exactly like what I saw on the Steve Bliel video. After I watched it, I ran right out and cut a strip off a scotch-brite sanding pad and...

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06-09-2013, 05:59 AM

redbeard replied to a thread The new IMIG is here! and I've got some questions. in MIG Welding (GMAW/GMAW-P/FCAW)

Ooh thanks, I completely missed that thread's revival. Guess I should make more of an effort not to go AWOL.

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06-09-2013, 04:47 AM

redbeard replied to a thread The new IMIG is here! and I've got some questions. in MIG Welding (GMAW/GMAW-P/FCAW)

I do remember the pics of the old unit with the dial labeled Wire Speed/Stick Amps. Not sure why it is labled straight up as MIG amps with the...

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06-08-2013, 05:17 PM

redbeard started a thread The new IMIG is here! and I've got some questions. in MIG Welding (GMAW/GMAW-P/FCAW)

First off, I'd like to say thanks for the fast shipping, the welder got here before the tracking number did! Kudos to Reddaway, they were just as...

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06-08-2013, 04:19 PM

redbeard replied to a thread Teardrop camper build in Truck, Car and Bike builds

That would make sense, never have owned one of those.

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06-08-2013, 04:14 PM

redbeard replied to a thread Expanded Metal in Everlast Plasma Cutters (PAC)

IIRC, Mark is pretty adamant that we don't deliberately use the pilot arc for cutting. Besides, even .020 aluminum comes out REALLY ragged when you...

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06-08-2013, 03:51 PM

redbeard replied to a thread Teardrop camper build in Truck, Car and Bike builds

THanks for the update, looks good. I can't quite tell from the pic, what is that on the far right of the galley?

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06-03-2013, 07:37 PM

redbeard replied to a thread Convert Harbor Freight 20 ton press to 32 ton in Welding Projects and Pictures

Great to know, I'll have to save up for a hefty airover. I'd really like to do some bigger stuff. How large a hole can you punch in 1/2"? I've got a...

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05-30-2013, 06:05 AM

redbeard replied to a thread Convert Harbor Freight 20 ton press to 32 ton in Welding Projects and Pictures

Wish I had seen this thread before I "upgraded" to a 20T jack. The air-over looks pretty damn sweet, even if it doesn't break any speed records.

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05-27-2013, 07:47 PM

redbeard replied to a thread Another Cracked Regulator in TIG Welding (GTAW/GTAW-P)

Good tip Mike, I always try to open it slowly, but never much thought about standing out of the line of fire. Just like standing to the side of your...

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05-23-2013, 07:40 PM

redbeard replied to a thread Air dyer idea in Everlast Plasma Cutters (PAC)

That was quite uncharacteristic of me to praise simplicity over efficiency wasn't it? Must have been the multi-purpose use for cooling beer that...

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05-23-2013, 07:25 PM

redbeard replied to a thread Mean Green Spring Contest March 16 -June15 (11:59 pm) in Everlast Announcements, Contests and Promotions

I was lucky to get a page to fully load that often from Feb to Apr. Since everybody else was still posting, I thought it might have just been me....

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