Recent content by Jose G

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    steal on a mini DA

    180+$ on amazon.ca... :(
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    Buying my 1st Welder Today... Need some Advice

    you should have a look in HTP product and ThermalArc (3in1 MIG, TIG and Stick all in the same product) and both have outstanding customer service. Miller is a great brand, but I prefer to get a bigger HTP/ThermalArc for the same price. to each his own.
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    Anyone insulate a floor?

    check outside if the concrete slab is insulated, if not, dig and put pink foam all around the slab with tuck tape. Inside, you dont really need to insulate it unless you want to get laid directly on the floor..
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    Digging shovel for tall guys?

    you could try a regular shovel, (no D handle) not working as good as D handle one tho...
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    Welding Table Question

    if you are thinking about the stronghand welding table... you should have a look at this video.
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    My back yard fab shop

    its just metal, and insurance are there for a reason. hope nobody got hurt ? too bad for the truck I guess :)
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    30yr old welder, IdealArc 250, not sure if i buy or not

    I like the comments so far... I'll give the guy a call tomorrow @BD1: not for the max... presently have a 50A breaker with nema 6-50 using 6-3 wire... I only have a 100A panel in my garage so if I buy the welder, i may change the breaker for a bigger one but I may never use the full power...
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    30yr old welder, IdealArc 250, not sure if i buy or not

    Hello guys, im into the process of getting an Arc welder, i already have a Lincoln MIG 180 for little work but i want a AC/DC capable machine and would like to scratch TIG when i need to. i came accros a 30yr old Welder Lincoln IdealArc, look new, come with 100 feet of welding cables. im...
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    Brilliant idea for a welding table!

    you could grind a bevel (round of) on the inside of the disc brake to try to extend the bowling ball life a bit.
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    I learned what the triangles on a tape measure are for

    19"OC is common over here on floor joist. why put more lumber when there is no need and if you can save time... its easier to wires / plumb everything. (open web joist). its just the way to build today. 16OC is for wall and sometime truss but I prefer 24OC for truss since i have a hard time...
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    Welder suggestion

    i have a lincoln 225AC (stick welder) and a lincoln 180 (mig welder) and if i had to do it again... i would go with the Thermal Arc 211i or the 252i. The nice thing with Thermal Arc is it can do 3 types of welding (Stick, Mig AND TIG).. i have a friend that bough the 211i and I'm jalous... I...
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    Who puts their air compressors OUTSIDE their shop/garage?

    how about in climate where -22F happen ? ;)
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    What to do with 55 Gallon drums?

    rear tractor ballast... but you have to have a tractor! :) really good for FEL work.
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