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Stomper
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:18 pm    Post subject: Tip of the Week: 01-AUG-06 Reply with quote
OK, I have to improvise on a regular basis building my E-11's in my shop so here is something I thought I'd share.

I do a lot of oxy-acetylene torch welding because some of the things I weld are just too tiny for the arc-weld or wire feed welder, and soldering (acid-core or otherwise) isn't always an option either.

If you need welding rod for oxy-acetylene welding use coat hanger wire! It hasn't let me down yet, and if you know how to finese your base metals with your flame, you can "push a nice puddle" and make some pretty nice looking weld-beads that are pretty danged strong!
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jegner
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great tip! I would have never thought of that.

Jim
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