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    GJ'S Favorite Roller Cabinet--$349.99!!!

    +1....would be really interested in knowing how you got the 56" for $550!
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    Recommend me a stacked dado blade set?

    Diablo is Freuds low-end line. Servicable, but the Freud Super-Dado sets are the cats meow...
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    Sometimes dumpster diving pays off...

    +1...over and over and over!
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    Lowe's Lincoln electric gas cutting/welding kit $111.

    Nothing in stock locally, but was able to place an on-line order with free shipping. We'll see if it goes thru...
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    Lincoln Welder Questions

    I'm sure there are pre-made 220v extension cords, although I can't say that I've seen many. I did buy a very heavy-duty, very expensive one from my local welding supply store, but that's probably overkill for your needs. To make one, buy some 10/2 wg (with ground) SJO cord and the correct...
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    Lincoln Welder Questions

    That will work just fine...you simply don't connect the un-needed wire. Cheap is a good thing, given the price of wire lately!
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    Lincoln Welder Questions

    12awg wire should be sufficient for 20 amps, you'll need 10awg for 30 amps. 10/2 is fine, don't need a 3rd conductor (ground wire is a given and not counted in romex) For shielding gas, most run C25 (Argon/CO2 mix) If you have a spool gun for welding aluminum, you'll want pure argon...
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    Holy ****- look at this vise

    I bought one exactly like that in the spring....memory is fuzzy, but I think I paid $50-$60 for it. It's actually pretty lightweight, don't think it would take any serious hammering on the anvil.
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    Upgrading air compressor plumbing, any advice?

    Guys, I'm a relative newbie here and perhaps it's not my place, but...this has been a very good, very informative thread so far. Can we not ruin it by re-hashing the pvc piping debate? That horse has been thoroughly beaten to death elsewhere, many times - let's keep this thread useful and...
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    Home Depot WTF?

    Sometimes I just don't understand those folks... Stopped on the way home to pcik up a couple of items I need for tomorrow (not my 'regular' store) Browsing the isles in the tool department, I noticed on the bottom shelf 3 Husky right-angle die grinders, marked down to $14.80 from $49. Maybe...
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    WTB: mag motor starter for air compressor

    Bought a 2-stage Speedaire pump and a new Baldor 5hp motor, would like to add a magnetic motor starter to it. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has one they'd part with. Thanks, David Richardson
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    wont stay logged in

    Also, check to see if you saved the login page to your 'favorites' - it happens!
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    DeWalt DW734 planer

    Decent machine - Dewalt planers have a generally good reputation. If it's really only been used a few times, $175 is a good price.
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    Mobil tool stand wheels too small

    Most of those mobile bases use 2" wheels and, yes, they get caught/hung up on pretty much any small thing on the floor. I've been building some custom, heavy-duty mobile bases for friends tools - depending on the size weight of the tool, I'll use either a 3" or 4" high-quality caster and they...
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    Knipex deals at Lowes

    Yep, old news....but, the store in Sylvania OH (West of Toledo) had a LOT of Knipex stuff when I was down there 2 weeks ago. They also had the lowest prices I've seen on any of the closeout stuff...bad, bad JuJu for my wallet!
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    Is Lincoln SP-170t going to be enough?

    Should be fine, and sounds to me like a very good deal! If nothing else, learn with it and sell it for what you paid if you feel the need to upgrade later...
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    Ready to go plasma...new or used hi-end or cheap-o

    I suspect (just a guess) that you'll find slim pickins in the used market, especially for what would be considered a "high end" machine. For what it's worth, I did sell my Miller 375 for $600 about 9 months ago, but I wouldn't consider it high-end. In fact, that's why I sold it - wanted...
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    Miller Spectrum 375 CutMate plasma ...

    Had one, and while it worked, I was 'underwhelmed' by the performance. I always felt like it was a little limited and a bit underpowered. Sold it and bought a Hypertherm - yes, they're more $$, but I really think it's a MUCH better machine. All that said, if you can find a really good deal on...
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    Leave air in compressor, or drain it?

    +1 - works like a champ!
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    Lowe's dumping their electricians tools: All on sale...

    Local store had 2 left this morning, priced at $27 each. Bought a set at a different store last week for $18, so I'm hoping they'll come down eventually. Don't really need another set myself....if $27 works for you, I can pick one up.
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