Recent content by Rusty32

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    252 wire feed issue, tech manual?

    I second what he says many times i flipped on the welder and the trigger was touching something when i didnt know and put it in the alternate setings menu and messed everything up.
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    Drilling out Harbor Freight HVLP gun to spray latex paint

    Ive drilled them out to spray dupont imron without a problem, not saying it wouldnt happen though
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    Garage mini split for heating?

    I went a little big for my garage just to figure in the efficiency loss at low temps. Garage is 20 x 24 i went with a 24k btu innovair from ebay. I can get 70 in here no problem at -20 can cool down to 69 in no time at 95 degrees . I couldnt be more happy with this after 2 year
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    Weather pack connector source?

    https://www.customconnectorkits.com/
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    Big *** Fan Alternatives?

    I bought two of these for the shop to replace the 60 inch ones I bought from mcmaster. One lasted a little over a year , the other is still going. Btx they sucked I got more air from the 60 inchers
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    Show us your welding projects

    Built a new bench for our fire station from old fire hydrant tops.
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    Show us your welding projects

    Mini smoker for when I just want something small while having a beer. Not done yet though
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    What's best porta power hydraulic kit for the money?

    https://www.redlinestands.com/catalog/shop-equipment-c-327/automotive-c-327_328/frame-machines-c-327_328_227/norco-20-ton-portapower-collisionmaintenance-repair-kit-p-2066 . We have this at our shop and like it , the extensions screw together and don’t flex like the 10 ton units
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    Knox impact socket sets

    Just received them havent tried them yet but they look nice . They are cr-mo.
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    Knox impact socket sets

    i just ordered some, i will report what they are like when the show up
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    Tool box thread

    Now i feel like an *** i must have only went 12. I tried searching every different way and couldnt get it to come up
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    Tool box thread

    Did the show your toolbox thread get taken down or am i to dumb to find it?
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    Large prybar advice

    I have both snap on and mayhew , i prefer the snap on by a long shot. I wont even use the other ones they flex like a diving board. Never know whats going to happen when what your prying lets loose.
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    Be careful oiling your air hammers

    The few times I actually oiled my hammer, which I would use 4+ hours a day. I would just do a quick shot of pb blaster down the barrel. Otherwise sticking would occur like you said.
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    Why become a mechanic?

    I work on garbage trucks and recycling facilities my job is defiantly not going anywhere. Throw away society that we are in just makes my job more busy. Some days I love my job some days I hate but that will be anwhere. but in the end I have a great family and every possibly material possession...
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