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by mllud
Thu May 20, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Flux core wire
Replies: 4
Views: 2238

Re: Flux core wire

As to the subject of soldering the cable. I have a lenco panelspotter/spotwelder. I was having trouble with inconsistant welds.I soldered the lugs on both ends of both cables and it fixed the problem. I used plenty of paste flux because the cables were dark brown with oxydation. Its hard to get enou...
by mllud
Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:36 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Lincoln Idealarc / Torch Cooling ??
Replies: 1
Views: 639

Re: Lincoln Idealarc / Torch Cooling ??

I suppose if my concerns are correct the fauset handle would also be a shock hazard. Am I missing something here ? It would be great to be able to afford a coolmate. Thanks again for any information. Mike
by mllud
Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Lincoln Idealarc / Torch Cooling ??
Replies: 1
Views: 639

Lincoln Idealarc / Torch Cooling ??

Greetings I have an old lincoln Idealarc. Im new to Tig and am just getting set up to start pracicing. I have an old stainless boat fuel tank that I am going to convert to a cooling tank. Im lacking a pump and am anxious to strike an arc and see what I can do. I adapted a garden hose for water in an...
by mllud
Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Can someone I.D. this welder
Replies: 0
Views: 1602

Can someone I.D. this welder

This loohs like it may go cheap. For what? Conversation or collectors item. Possibly use.
It looks like it would throw some major heat. http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-NATIONAL-WE ... 335aca7d36 .
Mike
by mllud
Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Idealarc 300/300 Tig Welder [ Early 60;s era ]
Replies: 0
Views: 1620

Idealarc 300/300 Tig Welder [ Early 60;s era ]

Thanks to all the administrators for this grate source of knowledge. Its a meeting of the minds with a common cause ,which is. MORE KNOWLEDGE I am just getting this welder set up. Ive opened up the case and cleaned some connections and blew out a ton of cob webs and a couple of mouse nests. I struck...
by mllud
Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: old machine settings
Replies: 10
Views: 2749

Re: old machine settings

I believe you done ok with the price. Your right about it not being portable .Massive!! I did read somewhere else on this forum that they live forever or never die. Not a Quote! Im learning a lot on this forum, Great source of information. Not a lot of negative people like other places. I got ripped...
by mllud
Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: old machine settings
Replies: 10
Views: 2749

Re: old machine settings

If you go to Lincoln electric web site and go to the [Owners Manual] link and enter the {Code Number] of your welder.You can donload the owners manual and parts list. Its with the serial number and model number on the control panel. The link the other member gave you could be the correct Manual but ...