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    Does anyone really know how long rods or flux core wire last

    The bad thing about welding rods is they absorb moisture. What you can do is warm them in a oven to purge the moisture but as they cool off they will regain moisture. Generally what welding shops do is buy a heater specially built to keep rods warm. Or use a refrigerator that no longer keeps...
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    Is MIG welding the easiest to learn?

    A man has got to know his limitations.
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    Is MIG welding the easiest to learn?

    I agree loaning tools is like loaning money. Let them go to a automotive parts store they will loan tools. I loaned a 3/8 ratchet (new) and the guy shorted it out on a 24 volt connection. He fried it, he gave it back said "sorry" and asked if I had another. Um, no, I don't "sorry". A friend of...
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    Is MIG welding the easiest to learn?

    First and foremost every type of welding has it's place and purpose. But all and any welding needs to be done on a clean surface. Anything will show up on an x ray of your weld' Paint,oil, dirt, rust, flux, soap stone or anything else does not burn off.it clearly shows up in your weld. If your...
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    Is MIG welding the easiest to learn?

    Thank you
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    No gas welders?

    Copper, brass, aluminum, silver, titanium. my favorite. Love to tig aircraft quality stainless, aluminum and nickel-inconel.
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    What Are Your Must-Have Welding Tools?

    My Victor torch set, I've had it for over thirty years it has never failed to perform Also my optical center punch. When you need to lay out hole location this is the way to do it.
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    Solar MIG Welder Parts

    https://www.centurytool.net/Welder_Parts_MIG_s/1125.htm
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    Solar MIG Welder Parts

    Century Tool & Equipment 1-866-277-0888
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    Solar MIG Welder Parts

    Is that a (Century)- Solar 2-175 MIG machine?
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    No gas welders?

    I used to do a lot of silver when I was building aircraft parts. Looked forward to those days.
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    Bucket for garden tractor

    All I did was go to Amazon and entered Hydraulic Power Unit (12V DC, Double Acting) some were even cheaper.
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    Bucket for garden tractor

    $240 free shipping from Amazon. Or bigger with more ports $580 from Tractor supply. My first rodeo was many years ago. If it scoops, lifts, and dumps. It's a duck.
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    Bucket for garden tractor

    Looks to me like you're missing 3 hydraulic cylinders. 2 to lift and one to roll the bucket. Nice try.
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    Is MIG welding the easiest to learn?

    Glue gun of welding? I've been welding for 46 years. Mig, stick,Tig, Submerge, Gas. Everything is determined by your welding amps, material,gas, wire, filler rod, welding rod, conditions, For instance Caterpillars can be big huge monster machines. I've been to the factory they use mig welders...
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