Recent content by mike23

I bought a Wells Model 8 band saw. I was wondering what would be a good blade tooth count to use with it. I would be cutting steel from 1/8 to 3/8 thick material.

Here is what I use. A CAT 963. Have not found a snow I could not move.

Once you get a car or truck up on a two post put a jack support under a bumper or piece of frame and it will be rock solid. Will not shake or wobble. You can get a cheap one for around $50.

I have a 10,000 Rotary assemetrical two post lift and it is great. With the assemetrical lift you will not be beating your doors on the post.

I am considering a Miller 212(old tap style)and the new 212 with the variable voltage. Both are new with warrenty. The older tap unit is $150 cheaper. I would like to know if the new variable voltage is a better unit. I am also looking at the older Lincoln pro mig 215 vs the pro mig xt...

My uncle thinks it is the transformer. According to him it is nothing to worry about. I am going to call and check if it is normal or not.

I had a problem with my unit not firing. I found out the thermostat was the problem. It is running fine now. The only thing it does now that sounds funny is it has a low hum when it is not running. Does anyone know why it might be doing that?

I just installed a modine heater and tried to start it for the first time. The power vent will run but the unit will not start. It times out and shuts off. I looked while it is trying to fire and I don't see the ignighter sparking. Has anyone else had this problem? I bleed the system at a...

I have a 100k Modine Hot Dawg heater I am installing in a 44x40x12 garage. If I install it close to the ceiling will it be as effective as mounting it down two feet lower. I am planning on installing at least two ceiling fans to help push the heat down. I want to vent it horizontally and the...

I have built a new garage and I am getting ready to run air lines. I have used iron pipe in my other garage but I want to try cooper. I have searched the forum for the right solder to use. Some have used refrigeration solder containing silver. I was in Lowes and looked at thier solder. They...