Recent content by Rondog

May not be what you're interested in, but what's the possibilities of tearing it down and building a new, modern garage? With updated power, well insulated, heated, etc. Old houses are charming, old garages - meh. JMHO.

Why not? Others here can benefit from the advice given, not just me.

Just gonna use an old kitchen range for occasional powdercoating projects, I doubt it'll be drawing 50 amps. My grandfather, father, and two brothers were all commercial electricians. I worked 26 years in Telecom, wiring things with everything from 26ga. twisted copper pairs to 750MCM and 777...

A man always needs a few more couplers and fittings for air hoses and air tools. One of those long air nozzles for blowing out under benches and things, and for sweeping out the garage, those are handy. Plastic boxes for organizing hardware and small stuff. I've spent an assload o' cash at...

I called my brother in Texas, the retired electrician, and he confirmed that 8/3 would be what I need. I'd forgotten what a packrat he is, that boy'll haul home anything that ain't tied down, especially copper wire! Damned if he didn't have a long-*** 8/3 cable in his scrap box, already...

That damned link locked my iPhone up solid! DANGER!!!

I'll be watching this thread! I've been lusting for one of those for a looong time, but was leery of the HF reputation. Although I have a lot of HF stuff already, some ****, and some just fine.

Hammered and wrinkle paints are two different things. I think that would look awesome in a green hammered finish! Metal prep is key, of course, so it should be bead-blasted bare if at all possible. Motor case would probably have to be sanded. Then I'd just use spray cans of hammered type paint...

Good idea, but I'm reasonably certain I can make one a LOT cheaper than a premade one. Hell, 6ft. premades are ~$25. I'm a cheap old *******. Not to mention Lowes and Home Depot are 5 minutes away. RV supply house? Who knows.....

OK, that makes sense, thank you! (I hate acronyms) My main concern is using the correct guage wire for the amperage load across the distance. Ideally I'd like a 15ft. cord, but 12 or even 10ft. would work. I just don't know if a 10/3 cable is enough for 15ft., or if I should get 8/3.

Ok, what does "sj" mean? And I guess I should clarify, the range doesn't have a cord at all, my buddy kept that for their new range. My cord will go directly from the range to the outlet. The outlet is a 3-blade. My range is on an elevated platform, on wheels. So I can push it to the side out...

So, I scored a freebie kitchen range from a buddy, want to use it for powder coating. I plan to use the 50A 220 outlet for my welder. I need to make an extra long power cable for it, I'd like to go 12-15 feet, but could do 10 if I had to. So, what kind of wire/cable do I need? I'm thinking 10/3...

I have more HF **** than five guys need, some good, some junk. But I need a powder coating gun now, and need a coupon for a big fat discount!

I'd just replace 'em if possible. If they're some obsolete/obscure type and not replaceable, I'd try a small glass jar, some brake cleaner, and compressed air. Probably scrub 'em with the brake cleaner and an old toothbrush too. Just be careful you don't blow them into the distance with the air...

Nice place!