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I'm a novice. I'm going to butt weld two pieces of 1/2" plate. They are 6" wide by 36" long. I'd like to join them to make a piece that's 12" x 36" for a top on a tool stand. I have some 1/8" 6011 and 5/32" 6013. I've never welded material of this size and am looking for some guidance. I'm...

I've posted prior about the same rig but this is a different issue so I thought I'd start a new thread. I have this little setup. The little plastic caddie with the small tanks. I really have no history on the setup as it was given to me. Oxygen is reading over 2000 and acetylene at about...

I have several old map/propane tanks. Some of them have a little rust on the threads/seats. They're 1/2 full but I'm concerned about adequate sealing. Is there a way to clean these off safely or should I get rid of them somehow?

Marquette Lit-jet Model: 22-101 I've never held a torch in my life. I've recently slammed back maybe 50-75 hours of videos, read a crap ton of posts, articles, and even books on the subject over the past 6 months. I have a friend that gave me a small setup that you get in the plastic cady. I...

I have a Chicago Electric 125 amp AC flux core machine I picked up from Harbor Freight. I have to weld up some 1/16 inch square tubing. I'm putting together a basic rectangle with right angles. I did not miter the corners, just butting them up. The final project will actually look more like an...

I have an opportunity to pick up a pretty kick a$$ table. I'm new and need some advice. The legs and structure of the table are metal, the top is wood with 1/4" steel plate on top of the wood. Is this ok for welding? This table is for light use. I just need to find a place to put it. I haven't...