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I have a small Wen bandsaw. Considering how small it is, it's heavy as hell, and I keep it up on a shelf. Royal PITA getting it down & putting it back up when finished. And since my benches are usually full with whatever project warrants its use, I end up using it on my garage floor, with me...

Points awarded for the SYF! (I was beginning to think I was the only one around these parts!)

That makes matters much clearer! Thank you. Did you get a large improvement in performance?

Does anyone have any pictures they can post? I have an older 5/24 MTD...all these years later, it still starts on the very first pull! Great machine, still in great shape, and I treat it to new belts, friction wheel, etc. regularly. But mushy snow does clog the chute, so this thread intrigues...

It took me a long time to learn this, but this is a huge tip. The difference that a rear shroud makes it amazing.

He...and Bob Moffatt...are my go-to instructors. Wonderful information.

I'm re-thinking that magnetic base device. No, I still hate the magnet, but if the base was replaced with a 5/8" stud, it would fit into a clamp hole in the tabletop and I bet the moment angle of the grinder's weight on the stand would lock the pin in place...same way that a clamp works. Might...

Grinding makes a mess....steel & carbide dust all over the place. This magnet will attract enough dust to cover it completely. This sure looks cool as shown, but I cannot see how this is a realistic solution to anything.

Like I said, that's one of the rods I have no trouble with. I'm just wondering why I **** so bad with 6013. I haven't ruled out bad rods, but different rods burn differently, so I suspect it's my technique.

Wow! Great comments....thank you all so much. Looking back, I see that I didn't provide much info, so here's some data to chew on: - First & foremost, nope...I'm not welding magnetized pipe! :) - My first welder was purchased 3 years ago because I wanted to learn. It was a $100 eBay 140A...