Re: Strange problem

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Original poster: "Luc by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <ludev-at-videotron.ca>

Hi

I put on web a plan for Lincoln Square Wave TIG the quality of the scan is
terrible but i have only a
photocopy
 http://pages.infinit-dot-net/luc2/welder.jpg
I put a small explanation of the device in french but you have a schematic
 http://pages.infinit-dot-net/luc2/starter.gif
Luc Benard

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Mike Novak by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
<acmnovak-at-email.msn-dot-com>
>
> This is pretty weird:
> Has anyone seen the little TC tank circuits in commercial RF arc stabilized
> arc welders? They cost hundreds for what we could make for $50!!!
> All they do is superimpose a RF HV signal into the low voltage high current
> line the welder uses. I've actually attempted to make on of these myself,
> but due to lack of welding experience, it didn't work out well. He he... you
> should see my welds, YUK! : ?
> Anyway, if you know EXACTLY how one works, you can build one for a small
> price.
>
> Safe coiling!
>
> -Mike Novak
>
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> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 10:17 PM
> Subject: Re: Strange problem
>
> > Original poster: "Luc by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
> <ludev-at-videotron.ca>
> >
> > Hi Albert
> >
> > Tesla list wrote:
> >
> > > Original poster: "Albert Hassick by way of Terry Fritz
> > <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <uncadoc-at-juno-dot-com>
> > >
> > > Hi Luc.  Is this device considered a 'reactor'?  Meaning the small Tesla
> > > you refer to in the welder?  Just curious.   Al.
> > >
> >
> > Not sure but I don't think, "reactor" is probably a choke use for
> adjusting
> > current. I have a plan
> > of a Miller TIG somewhere, when I find it I'll check how they call it and
> > post back.
> >
> > Luc
> >

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