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  1. 07-22-2009, 02:13 AM #1
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    #2 heating head ?

    Learning Babbitt puddling, they told me a #2 heating tip is the best for
    the work that we usually do. Said the supplyer only carries the Odd #'s now.
    After 2 days, I can see he is correct a #2 would be optimum.

    I'm not real up ta speed on O/A supplies / nomincature etc. etc.
    There's got to be still even numbers right??

    The whole world doen't just stop making a thing!

    I want to buy my own .... infact two tips, and my own set of cleaner-wires.
    Any clarity ot offer?

    Don't have time to research this for a few days.
    Thanks
    VG
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  2. 07-22-2009, 05:34 AM #2
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    Ages ago I used to Pour Babbit bearings, Got to puddle once or twice, it is tricky to do correct and get past NDT.

    look here for Victor
    https://www.mythermadyne.com/thc/en/...&catKey=601767

    I suspect this is what you are looking for
    but if no one carries them locally you are out of luck if in a hurry

    https://www.mythermadyne.com/thc/en/...2508false%2508
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    What brand/model torch? If you have a Victor or Smith, you can get tips from Cyberweld.
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    Yep need to know the torch brand and model. Number sizes mean squat without the other info.
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    Quote Originally Posted by usmcpop View Post
    What brand/model torch? If you have a Victor or Smith, you can get tips from Cyberweld.

    Smith...model "natural" or some goofy name like that.
    I found a #1 that's been cleaned so often I could worry
    the 2nd cleaner-wire into it. Worked good.

    Babbitt is amazing stuff. Like'n this puddling stuff!

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    In the beginning, the Earth was without form, and void.
    When one picks up some wood or metal or stone and shapes it into something usefull
    ... I beleive that it has to be a deliberate effort to disavow a creator.

    As you work these, and join them, you feel the force and the will of He
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    Further one surely can know when your will and force is not aligned with His.
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    Oh by the way.........

    As long as I'm at it, I'm do'n it ambEdextrously.
    Left is fine, right I have the same motion limit that complicates my Tig.

    Can I bend the tip a little closer to 90 degrees
    as long as I stay back from the tip?

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    In the beginning, the Earth was without form, and void.
    When one picks up some wood or metal or stone and shapes it into something usefull
    ... I beleive that it has to be a deliberate effort to disavow a creator.

    As you work these, and join them, you feel the force and the will of He
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    Further one surely can know when your will and force is not aligned with His.
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  7. 07-23-2009, 11:22 AM #7
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    Why not call Smith customer service and ask? (605) 882-3200 7:30am - 4:30pm CST Monday - Friday

    Or email them - address is here http://www.smithequipment.com/contactus.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by usmcpop View Post
    Why not call Smith customer service and ask? (605) 882-3200 7:30am - 4:30pm CST Monday - Friday

    Or email them - address is here http://www.smithequipment.com/contactus.html
    Thanks.....too tired & ignner't to do dat much ReSearch'n.

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    In the beginning, the Earth was without form, and void.
    When one picks up some wood or metal or stone and shapes it into something usefull
    ... I beleive that it has to be a deliberate effort to disavow a creator.

    As you work these, and join them, you feel the force and the will of He
    who formed and shaped the very resorces that you now add your will and force to.
    Further one surely can know when your will and force is not aligned with His.
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