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    Stick as compared to mig.

    I don't have MIG so use stick or O/A. I would never try to weld material as thin as the OP's with arc. I would use my Victor O/A with a 00 nozzle. Gaps are a big problem with sheet metal. A tight fit is best no matter what you use to weld it. I don't gap till approaching around 1/8" with...
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    Wiring welders

    Most of the old transformer type welders came with a 30A 240V short cord. They were not designed to be used for production work so worked fine on the 30A circuit. Guys like me changed them out to 50A for running longer distances and more production type work. I have had the 30A cords get...
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    Troubleshooting Popping

    Find the problem yet? Those little 10 CF tanks don't provide much flow. They are primarily used for light duty soldering, brazing, and welding. The flow it takes for cutting with the valve depressed is not available. Oxy will deplete real fast when cutting. Those sets are mostly used in the...
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    Arc Welders for Sale

    COVID slowed down the selling process. Just had neck spinal surgery a few months ago. Kept me down but getting back in the groove. So I am now back on the site. Sold all those welders except the Miller Dial-Arc. It may be an albatross. Need to start clearing out some O/A sets. Have...
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    Value of Used Lincoln Weldan 225 G7

    I have a chance to buy a Lincoln Weldanpower 225 G7. Age and condition unknown at this time. Any one have a idea of top dollar to buy something like this. I will gamble on cost to get running. Also there is available a K 799 High Frequency unit for TIG welding. say I get it all working add...
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