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by bbirder
Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:58 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: My options
Replies: 1
Views: 468

My options

Recently purchased a Hobart 140 handler. BIL gave me a large bottle of 75/25 mix. Wanting to make my welder more portable, I want to transfer gas to a small bottle even tho I know it will not be full. Yesterday, while in HF I saw a small bottle on sale for 89.00 and purchased it.Closeout-no return. ...
by bbirder
Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Fillet Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 631

Re: Fillet Issues

I'm no expert by far, but I would try a 6011 rod instead.
by bbirder
Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New to forum!
Replies: 6
Views: 638

Re: New to forum!

Thanks guys! :D
by bbirder
Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New to forum!
Replies: 6
Views: 638

New to forum!

Hi, Just registered and hope to gain much needed knowledge here. I have a small farm and raise angus cattle. There is always something to repair around here. I did do some welding in my younger years, even some tig welding on sst but I am out of practice. All I have is a Lincoln AC-225 but am learni...
by bbirder
Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:12 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: gauges
Replies: 2
Views: 311

Re: gauges

The only things "special" about the acy gauge are, the low-pressure side guage (30 PSI) with the red-line at 15 PSI, and the left-hand threads on the bottle connector. Welcome to the forum. Stop by "member introductions" and share a bit, and you'll find we've got some friendly p...
by bbirder
Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: gauges
Replies: 2
Views: 311

gauges

Can acetylene pressure gauge be replaced with a plain 30# gauge or is it special? I know not to use oil filled on oxygen.
by bbirder
Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: purchasing cutting tips
Replies: 2
Views: 1011

purchasing cutting tips

Does anyone have a good place to order victor cutting tips online?