Recent content by jbfab

I've been in the steel industry for >25 years now. For joist attachment I would recommend a seated connection with a knife plate. We don't typically put vent holes in, but personally I don't think it's a bad idea.

Hey neighbor! (I'm a couple of hours west of you). It's been years since I've seen that style gun and I haven't seen that old tip style since then. I'm afraid you may be stuck with upgrading to a new gun.

I'm also in central"ish" Wisconsin preparing to do the same thing, at least then internet part. I am running CAT6, but running it in PVC conduit so I can switch for fiber at some point - I haven't decided I may just do that right away. I would highly recommend running in conduit simply for the...

I don't think I've ever heard that opinion before. I've been using that exact model (or it's predecessor) professionally for 25 years. In fact, I can't stand anything other than the paddle switch. 90% of the time I'm using it one handed. I'm genuinely curious how you're using it to develop...

Eterna Bond

That's encouraging, and likely the way I'll progress (it's how I've started anyway). I was thinking about getting some pallet type racking (but the 2' stuff sold at Menards). Now I'm thinking maybe I'll just build some and attach to the wall - I am a welder after all. Of course then it would...

It's not that it's filled to the brim, but certainly enough that I don't have the room to work on bigger projects like I'd like to. I get where you're coming from about filling space - I used to be that way, but I've gotten much better (maybe it's in our WI water) lol. Letting perfection be...

Good morning GJ'ers! I'm trying to move forward with SOMETHING to improve my garage space and I have a few options, but as it's happened before I let my own thoughts get in the way of doing something. The status quo is this. I have a garage that was here when we bought the house. I'd say...

I would recommend .023 ER70S2 or if the metal isn't very clean ER70S6 (but it should be pretty clean for best results on that thin material). Both of those are gas shielded. For what it's worth I would recommend 75%Ar/25%CO2 shielding gas or thereabouts for that application.

The thing that really ticks me off is the reason why this practice is over. People ****. Our society has taken a big turn for the worse over the last few decades. Before my dad passed earlier this year he had a myriad of people visiting who wanted to "help" him. What happened was the helped...

I I purchased an ICON 1/2 drive about a year ago and frankly wasn't impressed. I bought it to prepare for the eventuality that one of my 25+ year old popular mechanics ratchets were going to give up. The ratcheting feels "cheap" I guess. I'll have to take it apart, maybe mine didn't have...

I have a Hobart 210MVP with a spoolgun that works pretty well, but I also have a Syncrowave 180SD for TIG. As others have mentioned, you will likely experience a steep learning curve, and may want to re-think the construction of your project. Something I just learned about that may be an...

More likely boss says: "We need a 1/2 drive set of bits in all the common sizes" and the yes man delivers the message to the designers "we need 1/2 drive bits in ALL the sizes" figuring if he exceeds expectations he'll get a prize :rolleyes:. Meanwhile the yes man hasn't ever nor will ever hold...

It's a multi-tool. Spanner for tightening/loosening hose couplings, hammer I guess for - hammering, If you look at the face you will likely see a rectangular depression or hole - that's the gas shutoff. Also works as a door wedge for holding doors open during a search, small prybar for, well...

If you do weld it yourself, one trick to avoid too much weld distortion is to weld it with the pin inserted. After welding one side of the joint, slide the pin in and out and spin it around until it cools a bit. If it starts to get stuck pull it out, but often times I do this and the pin acts...