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    Can my house power a welder??

    Thanks guys. My concern will buying used if you never really know what abuse and use the welder has seen. I guess these days I dont really have much trust in people I am buying from. I wouldnt know what to look for to determine if the welder is in Good Shape vs Beat to heck...:thumbup:
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    Can my house power a welder??

    Yes, 220V models. Currently looking at 211/212 models. Anyone run these models and suggest pros/cons between then two? Already have 60A 220 from a hot tub that I am going to use.
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    Can my house power a welder??

    Ok, where does it state input amp requirements? I guess I am having a hard time finding it on the miller website... :beer:
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    Can my house power a welder??

    :lol_hitti Looking to purchase a welder and would like to get one that would work well with both steel and aluminum (so needs functionality of alum spool gun). Currently looking at MIG/TIG from miller and I feel dumb for asking but where does it show the actual amperage draw of the machine...
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    Just need to vent and lament.

    I always thought the most frustrating part was over the next couple of years when you CONTINUALLY find more and more things that were stolen...... Im still finding them...:headscrat
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    Finally moved in the new home/shop

    Quite simply....Jealous! :thumbup:
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    Ceiling Shelving Support Ideas

    Thanks. Your picture was the one I actually ran across during my search, just wansnt sure how you connected. :thumbup: So it looks like you went about 4 feet in between each threaded rod support?
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    Ceiling Shelving Support Ideas

    Tried to search but such a broad term I couldnt filter through all the threads! :lol_hitti I am looking to add some shelving (ceiling supported) around the perimeter back wall in my garage. Looking to make a 2x4 rectangles with plywood on top. Attach the back 2x4 plate to the wall but I am...
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    Tips for Keeping the Garage "Secure"

    Ok, what am I missing here? The perp somehow pulls the release from outside the garage??
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    Vaulted my ceiling!

    Love it! :thumbup: I'll leave it alone though! :beer:
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    Anyone repurpose their floppy disk storage?

    Huh... I have 8 boxes of new 5 1/4" flops right next to me. Does it mean our technology is getting old if we still use these? :dunno: :eyecrazy: Aerospace Industry! :rocker:
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    Anyone here into basements?

    Have any of the entire house? Front of back? Its looks sweeeet! :willy_nil
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    Anyone ever made carbon fiber parts?

    Thanks all for the comments/suggestions. Yes, this is a potential hobby and by no means do I concern myself with financial benefits of a hobby. Even at a couple hundred dollars for a small part it cheaper than most of my current hobbies. Looking to learn a new thing/art is all. My time is free.
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    Mice question

    Very simple and cheap/reuseable. Fill 5 gallon pail 1/3 full w/water. Place of piece of wood (1x1 or wall trim) as a ramp extending from groun up over top of pail (yes, it will be steep). Attach string hanging down from end of trim/wood about 4 inches/. Tie something (i used a 20 ounce...
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    Anyone ever made carbon fiber parts?

    Few questions. 1. Where is good reading(online would be great) to understand differences in fabric structure (weight, pattern) and epoxy needs? 2. Once completed and cured, how does one remove excess fabric or cured areas (i.e. do you just trim, sand smooth, and then put a layer of epoxy...
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    Anyone ever made carbon fiber parts?

    Thanks. Thats all i needed to know. :thumbup:
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    Anyone ever made carbon fiber parts?

    Looking for reading material/processes. First hand knowledge would be great. Would like to understand benefits of the different weights/patterns on fabric and then also what epoxy to use when and why Also, if anyone knows of a place to get materials/supplies at good prices I would be...
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    Dealing with Wildlife / Gophers-Moles

    Castor oil mixed with cayanne pepper and a little dish soap. Attach to garden hose sprayer and coat lawn once every 3 months. They will leave and move to your neighbors yard.
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    Project Garage Condo

    What city is this located in? :wtf:
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    New welder, how to know if weld is good?

    Good to know. I do have an autodarkening helmet. Plan to do all welding with material thinner than 1/8". Will try to post pics once I get the hang of it.
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