Recent content by thejimmy

I'd like to see the globe too

Thanks Rich, it seems I need a replacement

Thanks for the replies, just to be clear air is leaking from where the hex screws into the housing

Leaking at the pressure adjustment knob, so before I remove this I'm looking for a solution to seal the leak. Teflon tape?

XRF gun, good idea . If there is a metal scrap business local to you they may test it for a small fee or if you have scrap to trade in...

Are they magnetic?

I often think about buying one of the desktop laser's, checkout Ohmtech's website for home and larger machines

Perhaps they are trying to reduce complaints of parts arcing and pitting the table, however there is some truth to their warnings, I do TIG welding on a 3/4" piece of aluminum, mostly stainless parts and once in a great while I'll get small arcs. I do clean the table top frequently to prevent...

where is this second channel?

Great job!

Great job on the build, looks good!

I would use my 20 torch, you can weld some and then skip around to other joints to keep the heat input down if that's an issue. Also clean the tubes well as already suggested, 1/16" wall isn't that thin especially if you have a good fitup

No one may see it but you'll know. ;) Looks great!

Looks great, what will you do for rust prevention?

Another good YT channel is That Lazy Machinist