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by dalefishhawk
Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: buying a new combo stick tig welder.
Replies: 2
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buying a new combo stick tig welder.

i am going to purchase a new welder miller cst 280. does anyone out there have a welder like the cst 280, please give me your opinion. i own a miller syncrowave 180 sd bought new in 2003. from the first day tig would not work, stick has welded good. now as of about 2 weeks ago i am getting arc drift...
by dalefishhawk
Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: how to eliminate ring on very top of completed tie in weld
Replies: 1
Views: 1116

how to eliminate ring on very top of completed tie in weld

jody, thank you on your responce to my 6g 6 inch carbon steel root pass situation. i did what you suggested in regard to feathering my tacks and after little more than one week the tacks are tied in and they look really good. i have slowed the root pass process just a little bit, thus i have no more...
by dalefishhawk
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: 6g 45 degree need advise.
Replies: 2
Views: 1037

6g 45 degree need advise.

i took weld test last week 6g carbon steel did not pass root pass. hot pass was good and also the two stringer cover pass was good said weld inspector. i am having trouble on my tie ins, when i am in the keyhole and moving weld rod up and down i am very consistent, when i have completed a 6 inch car...