Recent content by skwirl

Good to go!!

Nice!

That welder does not weigh that much. Using .120 wall will be fine.

Re: Determining if a wall is load bearin gumbellion, If the wall is running in the same direction (parallel) as the roof trusses or ceiling joists it probably does not carry any load. You need to check for any electrical or plumbing that may be in, or pass through, this wall by looking in the...

You do know why most are round don't you.........? Because the guys who go through them are round too!

Use a triangular file to bring the teeth back to life.

Foam pool noodles? Get the kind with a hole in the middle and put some heavy guage wire inside to help hold the curved shape.

Re: Where to get spked shoes? An old pair of golf shoes with metal spikes would work.

Ooops!

I would cross-cut a series of blocks that are mitered at the desired ramp angle on one end and square on the other. Then set them in the trench on their end grain. When it comes time to replace a block drive in a large lag screw and lift out the faulty block.

After shopping around for a larger DP to replace my Delta 8" bench top I dropped the cash for this same Porter Cable at Lowe's. Very smooth, lots of power, and the 4 inch verticle stroke will let me get through 4X4s with ease.

Thank you for the replies. I can't wait to burn some rods (and not burn down the shop). skwirl

This may seem silly, but it's not the first time I've asked a silly question. I will be getting a hand-me-down Lincoln AC225 for Christmas. I understand how this machine works and the principals of stick welding even though I have never done it. My question is What do you do with the...

Git-r-done.

Why not rebuild/refurb or add to a public playground. The city can provide the material and you provide the manpower. If you are planning on more education the college admin folks LOVE to see public service hours on you admission forms.