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20th May 2015, 01:14 PM
Thread: 2 phase welder
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2 phase welders - dual active
Many older welding machines had a series of bridges under the back cover, (e.g. EMF Transarc 200) this allowed them to be set up for 240 V, 415 V or 480V - very common on many farms years ago, still...
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15th May 2009, 12:32 AM
Thread: Oxygen / Acetylene rental
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old regs
It may pay to check with BOC about the regs. They have increased the cylinder pressures in recent years and sent memos to gas users at the time. While it may be a marketing ploy, I would check the...
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14th May 2009, 11:39 PM
Thread: unimig jasic welders
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power supplies still
I will be keen to know how you get on Cliff, you should be able to run this up on spray transfer for thicker metal in the downhand position. I have also been running a WIA 205S MIG for 14 years,...
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14th May 2009, 06:24 PM
Thread: unimig jasic welders
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Power supplies
I think what you say is right. I draw from a dedicated circuit breaker rated at 32 amps I think, as you say - but I am not home to look at the moment. This in turn is part of a sub board that has 40...
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13th May 2009, 07:40 PM
Thread: unimig jasic welders
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Jasic models
The model I bought was the 200 Amp AC/DC square wave TIG/stick
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10th May 2009, 08:27 PM
Thread: unimig jasic welders
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Jasic TIG welders
You're right, the orange box option is a lot cheaper than the black (they both have the"Jasic" name on them and appear identical) bought one last year on line and had it delivered to home near...
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29th June 2008, 10:28 PM
Thread: Welding pipe to RHS
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Clamping at odd angles
G'day Tiger
It may depend on how often you will need to work off square - for odd jobs, bits of plate/scap and a few clamps, while fidely, will work. If you intend to do more work like this, you can... -
28th June 2008, 12:34 AM
Thread: El cheapo welding rods
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Electrode storage
On the topic of electrode storage, for many years I have kept open packs in an old steel school book locker - about 300mm square and 500mm or so deep, in the back I have installed a batten holder...
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25th June 2008, 11:29 PM
Thread: Grinding lathe tools
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Lathe Tools
In addition to the Hercus book on Turning, the other old, but very good refernce on all things "Lathe" is "How To Run A Lathe" by the Southbend Lathe Company, Indiana. First published in 1907, I have...
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25th June 2008, 10:48 PM
Thread: El cheapo welding rods
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Welding Rods
Dear Charleville
the reality is that most of us do not use a lot of welding rods, so I would suggest you buy the best you can find. My experiences with the cheapies are all bad. Rather the green and... -
25th June 2008, 10:30 PM
Thread: Welding Helmet Help Required
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welding helmets
While I have used expensive Speedglas , variable helmets, I prefer to used standard helmets with 2 or 3 with different shade lenses. 9 for TIG and 10 to 12 for higher amp stick and MIG work. You can...
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25th June 2008, 09:36 PM
Thread: Sheraton Lathe information?
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Sheraton Lathes
Just a few lines about Sheraton Lathes, they were made in West Heidelberg Victoria (not far from the Sidchrome factory!) by George Sheraton and Co. I am lead to believe that some of their design was...