Recent content by truckone176

Well sorry for asking a question to get advice and then get roasted for the question. As for your information, yes I am new to welding and have only made some small items for myself and friends. I do not pretend to be a professional nor do I make anything that would put anyone in harms-way do to...

Thanks for the replies, I will go with the 5/8 cutter. This is why I ask here, many good ideas and experience.

I have a question for you guys. I am finishing up a welding table build and the top is a 1/2" thick piece of plate steel. I need to drill 50 holes 1/2" in diameter for use mounting points for hold-down clamps. I have access to a mag-drill, but I was wondering what you would suggest as far a...

Thanks for the replies.

I am looking to buy a small horizontal bandsaw and would like some recommendations. I know HF has their saw for about $200 or so with a coupon, but looking at the Jet or Northern tool saws, it seems they are the same. My question is this, is there as much tweaking as needed for other brands as...

Thanks, I am doing some repair this coming week.

I have a 2006 F-150 with a decent rust spot on the tailgate that needs to be cut out and replaced. My question is this, does anyone know what gauge metal I need for the patch?

I use an old turn-out coat that was condemned due to age by my fire department. I remove the liner in the warm months to keep the heat down and when I tinker around in the winter months leave in the liner. I am not saying that this is the best jacket out there, but it was free and works well for...

I have read through many threads on here and I am still trying to decide on what type of lighting to install in my garage. I have an attached garage that I do some light fabrication/welding in and some woodworking in and I need some good lighting. I was going to install some flourescent light...

I for one was not trying to **** on your thread, I was just trying to give a little advice about removing a stump. I have experience in this field as this is what I did professionally for 20 plus years before selling off the business. My father ran the company for more than 40 years and we have...

My father and I ran a long running tree service here in my hometown and have YEARS of experience with this subject. I have seen many home owners try to dig out and remove stumps to avoid the cost of having one professionally removed using a dedicated stump removal machine. In the end, the person...

Thanks for the replies, actually I was considering a 3" post and my steel supplier suggested the same. When I start I will post some progress pictures. Again, thanks for the help and suggestions.

I was thinking that sinking the posts in concrete would accelerate the rusting effect.

I am in the process in removing two sections of my fence and begin fabrication of a drive through gate. Both section will be about six feet and be made out of one inch square tubing with 3/4 inch tubing consisting of the uprights in the field area of the fence. The tubing will be a lighter...

Ditto on what Catalytic said, I painted a 12' john boat and used a good marine paint and it has held-up for about 7 years. Now the boat does not stay in the water so the bottom paint lasts much longer.