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    Critique my welding practice, part II

    Switch your polarity and see how it turns out. Lots of spatter hold your arc shorter. Do you have gloves and a long sleeved shirt on at least? Hard to have smooth and steady movements when you are doing the hot man dance. Long pants and shoes that cover your feet and Leather would be good...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    Congratulations Scott
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    What is the bar for? This, is what the bar is for. Scott
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    Show Off Your Welded/Metal Sculptures

    I do not see one thing to be embarrassed about there. Thank you for posting that. Scott
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    A little video That is in tune with the time frame of the shop. Scott
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    36 gmc

    assembly video of this era of vehicle. about 10 mins long. Scott
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    You are blessed with the option of choice. It is a good thing. :) Scott
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    Thomas, Got to go to this place Got to see some WW2 war birds run. It is a relaxed atmosphere. Got there and my camera would not work. :(. I noticed the clocking of the fasteners everywhere. The hose clamps on the pushrod tubes ( I am assuming that is what they are) were out in front and proud...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    Words to live by folks. Lucky (blessed may be a better word) is the person who can provide for their family and enjoy it at the same time. It took me a few years of trying different routes till I came back to what I am doing now. I will say I am not as motivated as the fine folks in this...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    I have heard from people that drive trucks for delivery, semi sized, Try never to back in on the blind side. Pull up and have a good look at where you are going to go. Line up best you can pick one side to look down in the mirror and let the other side take care of itself. You know it fits. I...
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    Does anyone see anything odd about my dash insert?

    Nearest I can tell Jim's car is left hand drive. I did go look at the website. So the panel looks assembled correctly for the application. Only thing I can see out of place is, It is on the bench and not in the car. :dunno: Scott
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    positional welding how to improve?

    I enjoy these videos and have learned a few tips worth the time to watch. Here I have read many a description on vertical uphill stick. I saw the video and heard the words, tried it and it was better. Scott
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    Thomas, Try here, Rivets You are correct, on the difficult to find part. Scott
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    Cleaning and storage of drill bits?

    I have to consider myself lucky in this area. Dad had a secondary machine shop operation when I was a kid. If it was dull sharpen it, I got to where if it spins and has abrasive on it we used it to sharpen drill bits:bounce: It takes a lot of practice and someone standing in your back pocket...
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    Got my Proto toolbox today. (pics)

    MarkH, I will have to echo that as well Wife and all part! Scott
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    hello from kansas

    Hey Dan, Scott from the other side of Wichita. I come through there on my way to independence where my son goes to college. Scott
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    Removing oil stains from concrete

    Posting this site for reading purposes only. I do not have any first hand use of their product. A guy I used to work for got some of this type of stuff and used it for his driveway. It worked cleaning up the ****** fluid in his concrete drive pretty quick. I have no idea how much this costs...
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    Rewiring motor from 220v to 110v

    a quick google turned this up http://www.firstelectricmotor.com/motor_connections.htm Scott
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    Building a tool box

    hows this? http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1773&highlight=mxtras
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    Compression - Show Off Your Compressor

    electrical question for the ones that know. I see a red button on the end of the motor. If that is what it is in the picture of the IR above. (nice compressor) Is a motor starter required if the motor is internally protected? Of course I am assuming that the red button is a thermal overload...
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