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by signsforsandiego
Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Finding people
Replies: 2
Views: 596

Finding people

I am looking for ideas and advice. I am not a welder, but I own a sign shop and employ welders. COVID is raging, and i need to hire in Oceanside CA (just north of San Diego and during a "Shut Down") The guy I need would (Ideally) have sign shop experience, with the ability to bend letters....
by signsforsandiego
Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:53 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Miller Bluecharger
Replies: 0
Views: 671

Miller Bluecharger

Miller Blue Charger questions I own a Miller Blue Charge mounted to a crane truck. This welder has a couple of features that I want: - A CC DC Welder Battery Charger (charges 2 8D Deep Cycle Batteries used to run the crane) - welding/AC power. - 110V for small tools I understand the Legend and the B...
by signsforsandiego
Fri Oct 14, 2016 6:30 am
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: Miller BlueStar 2E
Replies: 0
Views: 1065

Miller BlueStar 2E

This welder has been sitting for years. It is “AS IS” But it is a Miller and it is fixable. I think the engine is complete and running It would make a great project for a guy with some time and alittle interest. It would make a great parts machine or restore it $400, Frank 760 840-135 zero Miller Bl...
by signsforsandiego
Fri Oct 14, 2016 6:26 am
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: The Bug
Replies: 0
Views: 944

The Bug

The Bug I think this was the welder to have before Miller came on strong in the 1970s. It was made be P&H Gas Welder Generator or Chemetron. I have a manual and a parts list for it. This is sold ASIS and I think it would take some work to get it back into working condision. It generates DC and h...
by signsforsandiego
Sun Aug 14, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: The Bug - What is this thing
Replies: 0
Views: 903

The Bug - What is this thing

TheBug.jpg I am interest in what this thing is. It has a graphic " The Bug". A little “google” work tells this it may be from P&H Gas Welder Generator or Chemetron I think it might be pre 1970s, and maybe military surplus. (WWII??) What I would like is: - A manual - Any guesses for ag...
by signsforsandiego
Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Where can I find a latch?
Replies: 2
Views: 487

Where can I find a latch?

I have a set of 2 drawers and these have a lock or latch. One is damaged, the other is still good

Where can I buy this type of hardware?

Thanks
Drawer Lock - The good one
Drawer Lock - The good one
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Drawer Lock - the bad one
Drawer Lock - the bad one
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by signsforsandiego
Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig - What should I buy?
Replies: 24
Views: 3092

Re: Tig - What should I buy?

Hi here is the result. The welder was $850, the hood and supplies were $200, I picket up the table for $50 so I am in it for $1100 as shown. The first results show a few issues at the termination, and a bit of learning curve, but very doable. Also the quality of the weld looks good, the 2 ends are m...
by signsforsandiego
Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:19 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig - What should I buy?
Replies: 24
Views: 3092

Re: Tig - What should I buy?

Really THANK YOU. Very kind. If you are down my way - please come by! But let me see if I have a need before I cry uncle here The wiring should be complete this morning (240V straight out of the power box - 12" of conduit), I have a couple of jobs stacked up ready for this (A 4X4 post with 2 ar...
by signsforsandiego
Tue Feb 09, 2016 3:45 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig - What should I buy?
Replies: 24
Views: 3092

Re: Tig - What should I buy?

Hi I did go with a Millier Diversion 165 with a tank and a bunch of rods and a cart. It has a foot pedal. The guy threw is a grinder on a stand to prep the rods. It looks like it is about 4 years old and very lightly used $850 I still need a hood, gloves and some small stuff, but I think I have a go...
by signsforsandiego
Wed Jan 06, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig - What should I buy?
Replies: 24
Views: 3092

Re: Tig - What should I buy?

The one we are working on at the moment is a ceiling sign (Actually 2) in a hospital. The sign hangs down from the ceiling and says "START HERE". You can imagine. There are 2 answers on the distance. The customer will see the sign and be close enough to touch it, as will the installers. Th...
by signsforsandiego
Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig - What should I buy?
Replies: 24
Views: 3092

Tig - What should I buy?

I have a sign shop and need to weld a few things. The demand is pretty light. I need to weld Aluminum square pipe (1X1, 2X2 and 4X4) to flanges and to other pipes. At the moment I have 4 flanges – this is pretty typical of the weekly needs. So I think I need TIG, I know that buying a huge unit is a ...