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I'm attempting to run some .045 Lincoln Outershield 71 Elite and it's driving my crazy. I've had similar problems with this wire before and the same...

what is the best welding helmet for tig? im in the USA, i like the miller infinitys field of view but the lens isent super clear, is the miller...

What is wrong with my metal chop saw? When I try to make a cut, my blade is starting to wander instead of holding firm where it is. Does this just...

Yeah..........get bent, in so many ways;) Anyways.........thought this might be interesting. No plagiarism here I hope. I dunno how an...

What is the most dangerous tool you use everyday?

Hello all, I was making a few 4"x4" wall brackets from 10ga wild steel and needed to drill 8 mounting holes for #10 screws. 7 of the 8 hole were...

So speaking of the licncoln 71 elite outer shield, how many inches or feet of weld could I expect to get from one roll of .045 wire? Assuming I'm...

Anyone with exprience using Blue Demon 7018 rods? The rods I’ve used to date are either Hobart or Lincoln. I’m stocking up on rods for my...

Hello, I am new to the forum. I did post in the new member forum. I am a hobbyist welder working on automotive projects - sheet metal, frames,...

I am a beginning welder who hasn't welded in ~15 years. The only welding experience I have was shop class in high school. I caught on quickly and...

Not sure what opportunities may await me once I finish welding school. At my age, I’m not sure I want to try to follow the ordinary course of...

Since my welding school commences in just a few days, I got to thinking about having to lug/tote all the safety gear for classes. Welding jacket,...

With regard to 4.5" AO wheels -- I see Norton has Metal, Gemini, Clipper and Bluefire. Anyone familiar with these and able to shed some light on...

I received an email from Miller today. In the email, there was a picture showing a welder (weldor) wearing ear plug hearing protection. This...

Miller says they don't recommend running 6010 rod on my 215 Multimatic, bit 6011 is ok. I would like to know the rationale behind such a...

What am I doing wrong on this weld. Stainless with 98/2co2, yes it is on wood because I use that to prevent contamination. I do all my wire...

Hello, I'll start by saying I'm a hobbyist welder. I want to change my oxy/acetylene torch over to oxy/propane. The problem I'm having is what...

Please pardon my newbe question but referring to a mig parameter chart it looks like 18ga is the thinnest metal that .045 wire should be used for, do...

which is a better machine the 250 or the 350, what should I look for when buying one other than welding on it to make sure it works, how easy are...

Someone tried to explain the fault ratings listed on brealers and I dont recall the details. Seems I had it in a seminar, might have fallen asleep....

I have a Lincoln 200 tig. I have problems with thinwall galvanized, painted or dirty sheet metal,- stuff that is too thin to easily stick weld, and...

I've welded for years on my farm, building and modifying vegetable equipment to fit my old tractors. The most difficult part of learning anything...

What are some good welders with generators? I have been looking at the Miller Legend AEAD-200 and I have heard good things about the Miller...

Ok, I'll admit I may have watched too much Jacque Cousteau as a kid but I have always wanted a submarine, so when one popped up on psubs for cheap, I...

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I have this now.... I just ordered this....Lincoln Viking 3350 series....is there really any quality difference, as...

I noticed this one on FB. ...