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    Anything wrong with using an old fuse panel?

    I have a detected garage with an old style fuse panel. It's getting its power via 90 Amp breaker from the main house. I would like to install a 220v connection for my welder and air compressor. Is there anything dangerous about the old style fuse panel? Ideally, I would swap it to a modern...
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    Harbor Freight Coupon Thread

    How did you get that deal? I'm seeing $500 out the door.
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    How to keep drill bits from "biting" so hard?

    Hello, This maybe a very beginner question but I was hoping you guys could give me some advice. I bought a set of 1/2" to 3/4" drill bits to drill out some handlebar ends and various projects around the house. Everytime I try to use them with my hand drill it catches and yanks the drill out...
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    Best way to cut stainless pipe?

    Hello there, I'm having a hell of a time finding a easy way to cut Sch 10 1.5" stainless pipe for a turbo manifold. I currently have a Makita cold cut saw with a new MK Morse blade. It seems to get the tube too hot no matter how slow or fast I go. It also sends hot chips everywhere. It's not...
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    Yost FSV-6 Forged Vise $158.99

    Been tracking this for a while, looks like it might be the lowest it's ever been. It is OOS but will ship when it becomes available...
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    Suggestions for welding table legs.

    This sounds like a good plan. Is there a reason why I shouldn't weld the bar stock to the table? Unfortunately it already had legs welded to it at one point. I'm not too worried though, I don't really need the table to be perfectly flat.
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    Suggestions for welding table legs.

    I got a really good deal on a 3'x5' 1" plate of steel the other day. I'm really excited to finally build a nice welding table. I was thinking of using 2x2 3/16 square tubing for the legs. The local metal supply quoted me $3.60/ft for the tubing. Then I remember I have 60ft of round 1.5" .120 DOM...
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    Milwaukee Power Tools Deal Permathread

    Any deals for the 1/4 fuel ratchet? Wanted to check here before I pulled the plug. Best I found so far has been $155 shipped. It's 2556-20.
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    Ahp 2015 Alphatig 200X at Amazon for $680

    Mine finally arrived yesterday. The price also went back up. Waiting on my tungsten to start welding.
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    Harbor Freight Coupon Thread

    Really?! Is there an ad somewhere?
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    Harbor Freight Coupon Thread

    Waiting for the 44" to come down to $350!
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    The OFFICIAL "FREE SOCKET" thread!

    I've got some sockets I can give away. What's the best way to save money on postage though?
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    Ahp 2015 Alphatig 200X at Amazon for $680

    Ahhh screw it. I really don't need to be buying more tools but I wanted to get it while it was still $680. Any idea on what consumables and accessories I should buy?
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    Ahp 2015 Alphatig 200X at Amazon for $680

    So you like the TIG torch? I remember some reviews saying they didn't like it.
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    Ahp 2015 Alphatig 200X at Amazon for $680

    Looks like it's sold out.
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