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by HRTKD
Fri Jan 15, 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New To Welding, Need A Machine
Replies: 5
Views: 1788

Re: New To Welding, Need A Machine

I wouldn't get a 100% helium tank. I would get mixed tanks from the store only. But that may present a bit of a problem for you. Not all tank sizes are available in special mixes. Something to inquire about from your LWS. Most LWS will change cylinders (provided they are of a size that does not req...
by HRTKD
Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New To Welding, Need A Machine
Replies: 5
Views: 1788

Re: New To Welding, Need A Machine

I was on the phone with one of the local gas companies yesterday and explained that I would be moving soon and I didn't think a lease/rental would work out well. He said I should just buy a set of cylinders. I asked about refills - not exchanges - and he said it wasn't a problem. I'll pick up two 60...
by HRTKD
Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New To Welding, Need A Machine
Replies: 5
Views: 1788

New To Welding, Need A Machine

I had an aluminum project this fall that would have been a "breeze" if it was welded. I first tried brazing and that did not end well. The brazed joints looked great, a real thing of beauty. However, it was too time consuming with MAP gas and the joints didn't hold up. I finished the proje...