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by mcostello
Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: Curve-O-Mark to sell.
Replies: 0
Views: 9481

Curve-O-Mark to sell.

I have 2 Curve-o-marks to sell. Good condition.
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$40, buyer pays actual flat rate shipping.
by mcostello
Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: No tangle them up ground clamps.
Replies: 1
Views: 12183

No tangle them up ground clamps.

I have 2 to sell, good condition, everything works. 400 amp. $45 each, buyer pays flat rate shipping.
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by mcostello
Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:45 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tungsten refusing to light
Replies: 26
Views: 3403

Re: Tungsten refusing to light

Why not try and take a piece of Scotch bright and clean the Tungsten and see what comes off?
Try a multimeter and see if there is continuity along the length? Although high frequency does not seem to have a problem jumping a gap.
by mcostello
Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: How inflated are local steel prices compared to online?
Replies: 17
Views: 1730

Re: How inflated are local steel prices compared to online?

Wondering how the "just in time" inventory idea is working out? ;)
by mcostello
Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:43 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welder's Religion
Replies: 16
Views: 1838

Re: Welder's Religion

Take Me to Your welder.
by mcostello
Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: can you convert a oxyacetylene torch for propane use
Replies: 23
Views: 5643

Re: can you convert a oxyacetylene torch for propane use

Been using the same acetylene rated hoses for propane for 30 years with no problems. If any problems develop I'll let You know. :mrgreen:
by mcostello
Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:45 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Anyone know what this is?
Replies: 4
Views: 884

Re: Anyone know what this is?

Adjustable tool holder for a turret tool post usually used on a turret lathe.
by mcostello
Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:34 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Galvanized gas can
Replies: 7
Views: 943

Re: Galvanized gas can

Seal-All is a sealer that might work well.
by mcostello
Sat Nov 18, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Simple TIG positioner idea
Replies: 6
Views: 1516

Re: Simple TIG positioner idea

Could You preload a counter clockwise rotation before starting?
by mcostello
Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Marketing hype
Replies: 8
Views: 880

Re: Marketing hype

How long does it take to make a legend? Longer than 24 hours? :D
by mcostello
Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: How to weld near threaded holes
Replies: 16
Views: 3994

Re: How to weld near threaded holes

Could use a set screw if clearance is a problem.
by mcostello
Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Spontaneous Combustion
Replies: 23
Views: 2082

Re: Spontaneous Combustion

Just how hot does it get in Chicago anyway?
by mcostello
Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Innovative Tube Notching
Replies: 4
Views: 716

Re: Innovative Tube Notching

24" rubber bands for pipe!
by mcostello
Tue Dec 20, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Argon gas loss/depletion
Replies: 7
Views: 1107

Re: Argon gas loss/depletion

Some valves have a back side seal. The knob needs to be unwound to compress the seal on the back, doesn't need much. See if it helps.
by mcostello
Mon Dec 05, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: the million dollar question !!!
Replies: 9
Views: 853

Re: the million dollar question !!!

Dab faster, that was My problem when I started out. Don't hesitate.
by mcostello
Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Aluminum welding in 1932
Replies: 18
Views: 1254

Re: Aluminum welding in 1932

Is the travel speed faster with a torch?
by mcostello
Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: super cleaning alum. casting ?
Replies: 21
Views: 1402

Re: super cleaning alum. casting ?

Somebody has to go first, You volunteered and We have elected You also. Let Us know how it comes out. :D
by mcostello
Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:20 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Ever forget how to weld?
Replies: 21
Views: 1626

Re: Ever forget how to weld?

Only almost every time I fire the box up.
by mcostello
Wed Sep 07, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Where's the "demand" & "good pay" I've heard so much about?
Replies: 15
Views: 1788

Re: Where's the "demand" & "good pay" I've heard so much abo

When I see mig dog jobs for $12 an hour or less, or wanting a 1099 contractor to pay Their own taxes off the hourly wage, it tells what shape the country is in. Seen house clean up wages of $8 and pay your own taxes.
by mcostello
Wed Aug 17, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Dang bugs
Replies: 9
Views: 1132

Re: Dang bugs

I finally had a big thick piece of steel that I could use a 3/16" stick rod on and really burn it in. Got the job done, lifted up My helmet and seen a faintly glowing red puddle cooling down. A big blow fly circled round, seen the puddle and did a fast landing on it and promptly "popped&qu...