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Receiver mounted steps.

invalid@example.com (MojoJojo) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:43:13 +0000

So I picked up some truck side step tube displays, there’s only one of each. Thought they would make good receiver mounted steps. First off I need opinions on tube… I have a stick of this…..

Obviously not trailer hitch quality but it should hold 350 or so lbs at 10-12 inches, shouldn’t it??? Might have to 90 degree it for specific heights per truck. They will be custom built per truck they’re going on. I’ll gusset any angles I can. Or do I need to throw...

Receiver mounted steps.

Esab spool gun wiring

invalid@example.com (Mike Langlois) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:35:07 +0000

Greetings All,
I've got my hands on a MT 250 spool gun (Esab PN 36779) for use with a MigMaster 251 and it seems that the setup requires an adapter (Esab PN 36695). Unfortunately, the adapter is no longer available. I am attempting to wire the spool gun into the MigMaster 251 and it seems like a fairly basic hookup: Gas, power for the arc and an 8 pin connector which has 24 volts for the motor, the trip wiring for the trigger and three wires that go the the wire speed control. I am trying...

Esab spool gun wiring

Need help with Lincoln SP-175 plus!

invalid@example.com (dhendr07) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:17:22 +0000

Hi, I’m hoping there’s someone out there that can help me. Was welding the other day and the gas solenoid stopped working. Everything else was functioning fine.

Upon inspection, gas solenoid is good but there is a burned component on the board. (See pics)

Does anyone have a fully functional SP175 plus that could take a look at their circuit board and tell me the numbers on the notes component? That way I can replace the component.

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Need help with Lincoln SP-175 plus!

Welding Cast Iron

invalid@example.com (Battle River Welding) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:01:05 +0000

I am looking for info on welding cast iron. I basically know nothing about it

Airforce 500i not firing every other try

invalid@example.com (brangerII) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:23:59 +0000

Curious if anyone has run into this. Recently my plasma cutter has started not firing every other time the trigger is pulled. So for example I turn the machine on, make a cut, post flow air turns off, I try to make another cut, and I just get air and no arc. Click the trigger again and it fires and works until I stop the cut, then I just get air.

The manual suggested that it is a consumables issue. I replaced everything on the torch and it still does it. I took the torch apart...

Airforce 500i not firing every other try

Scrap metal art or projects

invalid@example.com (psacustomcreations) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:03:40 +0000

A lot of the art or projects I make end up being made from scrap metal. I have lurked here for a while before joining and "borrowed" a few ideas. I thought it would be nice to return that favor and post items I have made so others can see them and borrow as well. Please feel to post any of your scrap art or projects.

Trebuchet my son and I made when he was in middle school, he is an Army Officer now.

Dogwood branch made out of rebar found on a...

Scrap metal art or projects

slag burn

invalid@example.com (Weldcat) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:41:45 +0000

Went out to my garage and did some quick stick welding for fun. I was wearing long shorts and shoes with no socks. I planned on not being out there more than a few minutes.

While chipping the slag off a weld, a piece went into my shoe and got me on the side of my heal. It gave me a blister the size of an eraser head. It hurt.

L-TEC Migmaster 250

invalid@example.com (doggiemamma12) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:39:23 +0000

I am hoping someone knowledgeable can help me. My brother is a welder by trade, and has a L-TEC Migmaster 250 that has not been used for approximately 7 years due to him sustaining a brain injury and being unable to work. I am his legal representative and sister and am trying to determine the value of this piece of equipment foe sale purposes. Any help in this regard would be greatly appreciated. We reside in British Columbia Canada.

Removing Rotor from a Ranger 8

invalid@example.com (jjdlc) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:52:55 +0000

I need to replace the oil seal on the Kholer command on my Ranger 8. To do this, I need to seperate the rotor from the engine. According to the manual, I need the rotor removal kit S20788. Dealer says its not available, so I contact Lincoln, they say the same thing, and the guy there tells me to just buy a standard rotor puller from Harbor Freight or Grainger. Ok, great, except, I apparently have no idea what to even search for, because all of my searches seem to only get me things to...

Removing Rotor from a Ranger 8

Beware the WINO

invalid@example.com (Timmy_Tiggs) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:33:15 +0000

Beware the WINO!
Every so often, someone comes to this forum and they post a picture of something that they paid to have welded. And we're like, you paid for that? We would look at the picture, but if someone looked too hard, it would break into pieces and fall on the ground.
You have encountered a WINO. Welder In Name Only.

While we're updating the nomenclature, here's another. I work full time as a welder. I just turned 27 recently -- if you're dyslexic. So I'm considered welderly.

New Holland 650 Pickup Pivot

invalid@example.com (farmersammm) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:39:02 +0000

Been meaning to do this all Winter, but I couldn't get motivated. Aging I guess.

Tomorrow, or the next day, we'll be pulling the baler into the "shop" to rebuild the pivot. It's wallowed so badly that the drive chains can't be adjusted to remove the slack. And............it bangs badly when in use.

It will be a solid PITA, because the pickup has to be removed from the baler............which is hard without an actual concrete floor.

Anyways................just a heads up...

New Holland 650 Pickup Pivot

Picking up a cutting set how can I be safe about it

invalid@example.com (carsonw) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:37:50 +0000

TLDR- Can i haul a cutting set in the back of my suv as long as it’s tied down

Won a cutting set from a auction because I have been wanting one. But I’ve got a durango(suv) and usually when refilling my argon i just strap it into the trunk because there’s 2 tie down points on both sides (4 total) that i can send a ratchet strap across the whole bottle and basically pull it against the wheel well with 2 tie down points on a side . I just want to know if I will be safe as long as i don’t...

Picking up a cutting set how can I be safe about it

Tig 225 died, again

invalid@example.com (Chorty) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:13:06 +0000

Yup. Monday i'm calling them, again.

This happened once while in warranty, and now it dd it again after. Classic.

temp/OC light is on,stays on, and doesn't arc.

It was off for probably 2 weeks since last use. Flipped the power switch, set it to MMA on AC. The moment i bumped that electrode, it let out a weird squeal, no spark, and the light turned on.

This machine has at most 15 hours on it since bought new 4 years ago. I'm extremely disgusted.

It's little brother stick160 is used and...

Tig 225 died, again

Miller AEAD200LE AC Voltage 113 volts output at 120 volt AC receptacles

invalid@example.com (wricwo) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:42:49 +0000

Fired up 1983 miller aead200le after it sat over winter and checked voltage at 120 volt ac receptacles. Noticed they are producing 113 volts ac with weld/power switch in power mode and fine current control set to 100. What’s causing the drop in output voltage?

quick way to test a square.

invalid@example.com (N2 Welding) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:40:20 +0000

Started working on a grinder today up in Asheville, North Carolina.

invalid@example.com (Freebirdwelds) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:40:19 +0000

Started working on a grinder today up in Asheville, North Carolina. Going to repair the dog house on the back of it. Both sides are pretty beat up. Also have to put a couple skins on the tub deck. Started the dog house and then went back to the shop and cut some 1/2" AR400 plate to skin a couple bad spots on the tub deck..

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Started working on a grinder today up in Asheville, North Carolina.

Show us what you welded today

invalid@example.com (Rickswelding) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:39:02 +0000

With so many of us in different fields of welding, I would like to see what you do on any given day.

My MigMax 215 Just Crapped Out

invalid@example.com (SeenRed) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:08:02 +0000

Well my Vulcan MigMax 215 sh#t the bed yesterday. Flipped the power on, and while I was reaching for my gloves, heard a loud POP. Down goes the Vulcan! After eliminating all the possible electrical issues, it's definitely the welder - a CS rep from Harbor Freight says it's likely a transistor or other electronic component on the main board...which they can't (or won't) fix. So at this point, it's a $900 boat anchor.

Live and learn - I should have either spent the extra $$ on HF's...

My MigMax 215 Just Crapped Out

Cool Stuff

invalid@example.com (farmersammm) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:00:36 +0000

Came across these while searching some pic files on the puter.
Some years back, I got a call from K'kins. "GET OUT ON THE HIGHWAY WITH YOUR CAMERA!!!!!!!!!"
She was in the traffic stuck behind this thing.

Another day, she hollered at me on the phone from the back pasture to GET OUT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She has some very cool pics, or maybe video(I forget which), of one of THE...

Cool Stuff

Wire feeder addon

invalid@example.com (Chorty) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:25:18 +0000

Can a wire feeder like a 22a be fed using an old "tombstone" idealarc 250 in DC mode?

Or is there a CV/cc issue?

I'd like to get into 045 and spray arc maybe cheaply, which is voltage and amperage hungry.

HF tools that don't suck

invalid@example.com (triffid_98) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:21:35 +0000

Instead of the usual 'does this tool actually work' or 'HF tools suck', how about a list of genuinely useful tools they sell. I'll certainly buy quality if I can afford to, but knowing where you can save in order to finance the shiny tools is more than half the battle...

Anyway, here's my personal list

HF tools I really like
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4 1/2" chicago electric grinder
heavy duty sawzall (*not* the cheaper one, which won't cut a damn steak)
18ga. brad nailer
3/4" pipe clamps

HF tools I...

HF tools that don't suck

Lincoln Ranger 8

invalid@example.com (Hilbery1949) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:32:18 +0000

I’ve taken all the bolts off the bottom and back of the engine and still cannot separate the engine from the welder. I can’t seem to find a manual to help me with this. Any suggestions?

Fan ?

invalid@example.com (Shade-tree welder1) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:31:34 +0000

Created this last year guessing it counts as a fan ? Parts laying around works moves bunch of air ,3.0 briggs

Dinse 35-50 > 10-25

invalid@example.com (Chorty) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:24:17 +0000

Can anyone link a quality set?

I'd like to use my heavier leads on this little inverter, but the cheap amazon ones I bought, twice, are not machined correctly at all.....

Thanks.

Cover for single axle truck

invalid@example.com (Shade-tree welder1) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:22:59 +0000

Building top enclosure to convert small dump body into chip truck, will able to removeif needed 8x16 ft. Used trailer bed for makeshift table ,hung electric winch over my shade tree to help out on lifting.

Tested 1/16" electrode on 1/16" fence post

invalid@example.com (Weldcat) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:03:12 +0000

I'm doing an art project out of chain link fence post (1/16" thick) that I was able to salvage.

I tested out some 6013 1/16" electrodes I got from Lowes to see how well it would work on the thin metal and I'm pleased to see it works really well. This piece that I'm welding on sat in vinegar over night to get the galvanized coating off, which worked for the most part, but the welding was still a bit smokey and a little spattery. The machine was set to 45 amps. 😀...

Tested 1/16" electrode on 1/16" fence post

1967 Hobart G300

invalid@example.com (Cmchase65) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:08:58 +0000

Hello everyone. I'm restoring my dad's old Hobart with a slant six Chrysler Industrial engine. I've got the generator producing electricity, but I'm getting no juice to the welder. There are front bushings and rear bushings. Does one set produce 110, and the other produce power for the welder? I'm stumped. Thanks for any help.

Lincoln AC/DC 1000 blowing fuses CONSTANTLY

invalid@example.com (bmillard85) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:05:12 +0000

We have several older Lincoln AC/DC 1000's that we use for arc gouging and they are constantly blowing fuses in the feeder disconnects. 60A time delay fuses in use. The machines fault occasionally for thermal overload, but they pop fuses more often. We've replaced the line side wire, size 6AWG, tightened all connections, shortened leads and grounds, changed power supplies multiple times with fresh rebuilds from Lincoln, nothing seems to help. They are all on dedicated circuits and this...

Lincoln AC/DC 1000 blowing fuses CONSTANTLY

Weep holes in gate pickets?

invalid@example.com (WeldWarrier89) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:45:33 +0000

I am getting ready to build my driveway gate and will need holes in my pickets for the galvanizing process. My question is if it would be better / faster to just cut 45 deg off the back side of the pickets so that the butt joints are open on one side and let that be the weep rather than drilling a bunch of holes.

thoughts?

thx!

TIG welding 20 gauge mild steel

invalid@example.com (Timmy_Tiggs) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:11:33 +0000

I work for a firm that makes fancy architectural stuff for commercial buildings. A couple of months ago, they were laser welding 20 gauge steel. I cut some small pieces out of scrap with a hand shear, made a small sample and left it on the shop manager's desk to show that it could be TIG welded. Everything they know about the capabilities of TIG welding they learned from me over the past 3+ years.

I had completely forgotten about the sample, then they brought me this to TIG weld.

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TIG welding 20 gauge mild steel

china curbing Tungsten exports, prices syrocket for electrodes

invalid@example.com (hotpaws) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:09:27 +0000

I dont know if anyone noticed but the prices for tungsten has gone crazy in the past 2 months

last year 3/32 $26 this year $80

https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/05/21/why-is-tungsten-so-expensive-for-us-manufacturers

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“China has implemented export restrictions, meaning that only those who get a license can actually sell tungsten overseas,” Sanesi said.

China’s trying to hang on to its tungsten, along with other critical metals, to safeguard its own...

china curbing Tungsten exports, prices syrocket for electrodes

On sale at HD

invalid@example.com (bigb) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:10:46 +0000

Comes to $2.66 each which is a good price for decent wheels. Not .035 but close at .040

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-4-1-2-in-x-0-040-in-x-7-8-in-Thin-Kerf-Metal-Cut-Off-Disc-15-Pack-DBD045040115F/301454108

Made a door brace for the HVAC closet on my mobile home

invalid@example.com (Weldcat) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:35:42 +0000

Today I fabbed a couple hooks to hang a cross-bar on to keep the door shut on the HVAC closet. The original fasteners fell off so we needed something to hold the door on. I thought why not make a project out of it. I used scrap metal.

You can see what I did in the pics but if you feel like watching a 10-minute video, you can see the journey. There's a lot of fast-forwarding so the vid looks pretty neat.

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Made a door brace for the HVAC closet on my mobile home

ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic

invalid@example.com (Mexiamiring) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:21:58 +0000

Code Err003 Hello friend, I'm from Mexico. I have a 120V and 220V EMP 235ic and I'm getting the same error code, Err003. What should I do to solve this problem?

I replaced four IGBT transistors and TVS diodes. After the last error 003

millermatic 200

invalid@example.com (D3viLs0uL) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:16:46 +0000

hello all, i came across a free millermatic 200 "JG036556". after replacing cr1 and cr2, i have voltage to the feeder motor, both the field and arm. but motor doesn't move, i can move by hand so i dont think its the gear box. is there any upgrade motors /feeders i can do ? i was gonna pull the motor and clean it up.. i did pull the brushes, they look like new good curve to them no chips or groves any help ?