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After very low hour use on a Menards performax router....... it's dead. It's out of the 2 year warranty Looks like after testing it melted the solder joint on the board for speed control. Called Performax and they're telling me they don't have the part in stock and 3 weeks. Told me to call back...

First found out about them when work was getting rid of a bunch of nylon "mule strap" basically webbing without loops and I needed a way to sew loops in it to make it useable. Takes forever and just ended up using a basic sewing machine. Awl still works great for repairing work boots or...

I have the HF Deeps in both metric and SAE......Metrics get used a LOT. For the money I don't think they can be beat. If they broke today, they wouldn't owe me anything.

That would be OK as the 40 amp tips didn't hold up to 40 amps well. Anyone know what the max amperage tips are for an S45 torch?

Looking back at the Amazon order it says they are 40 amp tips, so I ordered the max output ones I believe. What is the difference? orifice size? Can I get 55 amp tips to last longer?

I caught a smokin hot deal on Amazon, ( around 460 IIRC). I can afford a few consumables for the cost difference. I honestly didn't think I would use the machine as much as I have on as thick of material as I have.

I have changed when cut quality is important, but I usually change them when the arc won't cut through the material, it seems like the arc has huge drop in power and usually quits. When I change them out at that point, you can tell they need to be replaced the orifice on the cup has opened up...

Right at max capacity, you are correct, still seems like the consumables should last longer. It looks like they have tips rated for different amperages, would this make a difference? and how?

There is an moisture filter built into the unit itself and I have another inline. I've heard moisture kills plasma cutters

I have a Longevity forcecut 40d that I've been using more and more lately. It is set up for an S45 torch. Good tool fun to use, but it doesn't seem like the cup and the tip last very long. I have done some piercing with it and I know that shortens the life of them, but should I have to change...

I think it's gonna be the same argument. Plastic vs Steel. Which will be around longer? Batteries are a good portion of the cost of the tool and with platforms continually changing how do you keep up? Air tools can be a buy once cry once proposition, although I can see the...

Suspension work is some of the toughest work an impact will face. I'd say buy the most torque you can find. If you have a compressor I'd get an air impact.

A welder is one of those things that you don't think you need til you have one......then all sorts of ideas open up. Good score. I'd get some 7018 rod to practice with. Most are gonna say 6011 or 6013 but those seem to be harder to get the hang of when your new. What kind of projects do...

Is AlI certification important to you? What types of vehicles will you be lifting to determine your lift arm configuration? Do you have enough clearance for a top plate lift? or will you need to get a baseplate lift? How tall are you? Will the lift give you enough room to stand all the way up...

Price seems good. Do you do enough work to justify having two lifts, or is it a convenience thing just being able to drive on and not set the arms?