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Topics: 797 Posts: 5,388 Last Post: Not welding the 2 steel tubes together? 797 5,388 Not welding the 2 steel tubes together? by Dale M. 03-22-2020, 09:50 AM New Member Introductions If you're new to the forum, welcome to WeldTalk. Please post a message here to tell us a little about yourself and your interest in welding. Topics: 1,464 Posts: 5,755 Last Post: New Member 1,464 5,755 New Member by AntiqueCat Yesterday, 04:20 PM EQUIPMENT TALK General Welding Questions A place for general welding-related discussions that don't fit neatly in the categories below. Topics: 2,721 Posts: 26,374 Last Post: Porous plug welds 2,721 26,374 Porous plug welds by coxhaus Today, 02:50 AM MIG / Wire Welders Talk about MIG welding equipment, guns, drive-roll systems, solid and flux-cored wires, etc. Topics: 3,626 Posts: 30,367 Last Post: 210 MVP - Is 110v ever a better option? 3,626 30,367 210 MVP - Is 110v ever a better option? by Northweldor 03-21-2020, 08:05 AM Stick Welders Talk about Stick welding equipment and filler metals a.k.a. welding rod. Topics: 786 Posts: 7,813 Last Post: Old Linde 295 786 7,813 Old Linde 295 by Northweldor Yesterday, 10:13 AM TIG Welders Talk about TIG welding equipment, torches, tungsten, foot and thumb controls, etc. Topics: 968 Posts: 8,664 Last Post: fraqqxus... 968 8,664 fraqqxus... by oldguyfrom56 03-04-2020, 10:21 AM Generator/Welders Talk about Generator/Welders that can both weld and generate AC power for tools. Topics: 876 Posts: 5,283 Last Post: Hobart gw222 876 5,283 Hobart gw222 by Northweldor 03-08-2020, 07:23 AM Plasma Cutters Talk about Plasma Cutting equipment, torches, piercing and gouging, air supply, etc. Topics: 454 Posts: 4,113 Last Post: Mac tool pca 20 -ps 454 4,113 Mac tool pca 20 -ps by mechanic416 03-10-2020, 11:14 AM Oxy Acetylene Talk about cutting and welding with oxy fuel systems. Topics: 382 Posts: 4,098 Last Post: need information 382 4,098 need information by Dale M. 03-02-2020, 09:32 AM Welding Helmets & Safety Gear Talk about auto-darkening welding helmets and other safety products for welding/metal working. Topics: 310 Posts: 2,524 Last Post: Need helmet help 310 2,524 Need helmet help by mechanic416 03-01-2020, 03:24 PM Shielding Gases Talk about Argon, C25, CO2, Tri-Mix and variations to shield the weld from contamination. Topics: 152 Posts: 1,518 Last Post: Proof of ownership of a tank 152 1,518 Proof of ownership of a tank by gatemaker 03-15-2020, 02:05 PM Metal Working Tools Talk about clamps, carts, tables, benders, drilling, notching, etc. Topics: 793 Posts: 8,056 Last Post: Tramming a Rotary Table In The Vertical Position 793 8,056 Tramming a Rotary Table In The Vertical Position by farmersamm Yesterday, 04:38 PM APPLICATION TALK Mild Steel Carbon steel is the most commonly welded metal of them all. Heavy, strong, inexpensive. Topics: 162 Posts: 1,598 Last Post: I like to drag these out every once in a while 162 1,598 I like to drag these out every once in a while by Northweldor 02-27-2020, 12:45 AM Stainless Steel This metal alloy is resistant to rust, corrosion and stains. Topics: 134 Posts: 1,091 Last Post: Is it True stainless steel rebar is stronger than steel rebar? 134 1,091 Is it True stainless steel rebar is stronger than steel rebar? by NGrimberg 12-27-2019, 01:02 AM Aluminum If it needs to be light weight but strong, aluminum is good choice. Topics: 219 Posts: 2,213 Last Post: Please help 219 2,213 Please help by mechanic416 03-01-2020, 07:57 PM Other Specialty Alloys, Castings, etc. The list is long, and welding parameters are unique for each type. Topics: 84 Posts: 675 Last Post: Craftsman Air Compressor Seized up 84 675 Craftsman Air Compressor Seized up by CHAMPION10K 02-17-2020, 11:10 PM WELDING PROJECTS & CONVERSATIONS BY COMMUNITY Metal Art / Sculpture Show off the artist in you. A masterpiece can be 10 feet tall or hang on the wall. Topics: 917 Posts: 7,184 Last Post: Free hobby scrap? 917 7,184 Free hobby scrap? by GoodTimes 01-29-2020, 09:35 AM On the Farm / Ranch From equipment repairs to custom-built grain feeders, welding holds your world together. Topics: 207 Posts: 2,066 Last Post: Okie Proving Ground 207 2,066 Okie Proving Ground by mechanic416 03-09-2020, 07:22 AM Home Hobbyist Some of the best times in life are spent tinkering in the garage. What's happening in yours? Topics: 555 Posts: 5,654 Last Post: Upgrade transformer machine or buy new Hitbox AT2000 555 5,654 Upgrade transformer machine or buy new Hitbox AT2000 by coxhaus 03-04-2020, 01:26 AM Auto Repair / Restoration Classics, antiques, muscle cars and street rods. Make Detroit jealous. Topics: 181 Posts: 1,660 Last Post: Welding a control arm 181 1,660 Welding a control arm by Stinky1 03-14-2020, 03:00 PM Off-Road/Trucks Weld it. Break it. Weld it. Break it. Rock crawling is fun. Topics: 206 Posts: 2,641 Last Post: offroad rigs 206 2,641 offroad rigs by Mxmario18 06-27-2019, 05:14 PM Cycle / ATV / Kart No seatbelts or doors required. Topics: 57 Posts: 529 Last Post: Any Experienced Touring Motorcyclists Pulling a Trailer Here? 57 529 Any Experienced Touring Motorcyclists Pulling a Trailer Here? by Auto Affair 06-05-2018, 11:43 PM Custom Metal Fabrication Sometimes welding can be serious business. Topics: 169 Posts: 1,582 Last Post: How do I drill bed-frames? 169 1,582 How do I drill bed-frames? by ~0le Yesterday, 12:31 AM Small Acreage / Country Living It...