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    I have an older (1998) Century stick welder that I could use some advice on.

    Just remember 7018 rod must be dry. If need be put them in the oven next time something is being baked. And 6010 /6011 need some moisture, often I will take a hand full and quickly run them under a tap before I use them. Professional welder my whole life.
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    Need to build something, but what?

    Build a cattle guard. Then you do not have to open a gate and at the same time the cows will not cross it
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    Trailer spare tire mount

    Should have used real wheel studs. 3 Is lots and one of them would be from a early Dodge from the left hand side of the vehicle. They used left hand thread on the left side and right hand on the right side. The thieves get 2 lugnuts off but never the third. The more they try the tighter they...
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    DIY tractor snow blade

    Looks real good. Maybe you found your calling. Making snow blades all summer and relaxing all winter in the Caribbean
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    What to look for in a welder for Beginners

    If you are going to build a alum boat get a spool gun for you mig. TIG is great but not for something as big a a boat. TIG is real slow so you would take forever to make the boat
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    Hydraulic pipe T

    If it is hyd tubing I would silver solder it. You can get silver solder that has the flix coating the same as brazing rod. Get a 1/16 rod and clean it super clean and just solder it . You can also use this rod to fix any dents in the chrome shaft on hyd cylinders. 1 use new gringing disc that...
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