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Thanks, Brent. Feels more like I lucked out. Next time, I'm going with my gut and doing it right. It would have saved a bunch of unnecessary headache. The wife is awesome for sure! I appreciate the kind words. It means a lot when folks take the time to read along and find it, if only...

It does make a difference. I know for HVAC sizing we have to derate due to altitude and I imagine that the logic holds for singe and 2-stage air compressors. I don't know all the numbers but the lower density of our air here at altitude makes the pump work harder to achieve the same results...

This may help explain a few things and give you some places to start diagnosing. Here is the formula that I have used to calc CFM in the past. I pulled it off the net a few years ago but it seems to be close. I've checked some newer 2 stage compressors and they come out +/- .5 PSI to the...

Brent, Great work my friend! The place is really shaping up. I'm with Dan, you can never too much light in the shop. You will be loving it when the inevitable happens and a bolt hits the floor and you can see where it went. Plus, as a card carrying member of IHFDC (I Hate Finishing...

Almost forgot about this. Nice! Motivation for sure. Thanks for that. I defiantly needed it. :beer: Is it wrong to dream about a LC frame all painted up? Cheers, Chris

Hey Buddy, First off, CONGRATULATIONS! Secondly, the Jag show looks awesome. Better yet, for us folks of limited means, the Stanley score should clean up nicely and I'm excited to see what you do with them.:beer: As the freezing rain falls here in Colorado, Jen and I are dreaming of a trip...

Hey Andy, The ceiling is looking great. You need to tell us more about the grinder. :pimpflash Plus, just so you know your time at the keyboard hasn't been in vein, there are some of us that are reading and rereading the forging and casting posts. Side note... For those of us so limited in...

Brent, You are making me feel really guilty about the state of my crosscut sled. True mahogany is such a treat to work with. The interior of our place is trimmed in it. It's always great to use those special stock pieces for projects that matter. Even better if it is something that keeps...

Hey 250! Man, I'm having blast cabinet envy (plus compressor envy, to boot). You will have to let us all know how it functions. Also, do I see a killer press tucked to left? Looking forward to reading the progress. Cheers, Chris

Back on track… With only little “minor” bumps and detours along the way. First off, lunch with my machinist neighbor was good. He is an older guy in his 70’s and it is always a kick to just go over and chew the fat. :thumbup: One small issue, he is behind in his real work so the machines...

Brent- Here is the seed starter rack. All these have been going for about 2 weeks. The domes and heating pads work great! mefast - Outside of the normal safety stuff I would say stock up on tips and media so when you need them you don't have to stop. Also, make sure that you have extra...

Here is what some ***** said back in November. The good news… I ran the compressor for 10 hours total in continuous 3+ hour sessions without incident and it did great. I also blew out the rails of all the stuff that had found its way in. This is the bad news… I should have pulled the...

Bret (bj383ss) - Great to hear from you. This is the first pressure blaster that I have owned. The tip that came with it lasted about 5 hours. I'm not sure if that is normal or not. A quick internet search and it was apparent that not all ceramic tips are created equal. The ones included...

I like shinny things… The weather here in Colorado has been ridiculously warm. Temps up at the house have been in the 60’s! The freak weather mixed with the added daylight has made spending time on the frame possible. So after giving the Quincy compressor a good workout, this is the result...

Problem? There is no way that you are going to get me to admit to that. :lol: One of the benefits of being married is that I have an in-house project/delivery manager that constantly checks to make sure that there is forward progress and that things don't lag too badly. Jen wants the FJ60...

Earplugs, respirator, safety glasses, welding jacket and blasting hood. - Check. Sanity. -Slipping away due to, in part, the sensory deprivation from wearing the above gear for extended periods of time. :eyecrazy: I have been plugging away at the 60 frame after work. I’m about ½ way done...

Thanks Lyndon. Always great to hear from you! Bret, I appreciate the kind words. Like I said before, I'm just happy that folks take the time to read all of this. On the suit... I hear you. I have a tyvek one waiting but I just can't bring myself to put it on. Those things are like...

Brent, The place is looking great! The above statement made me raise a glass! :beer: It is a huge milestone and one that you have fought really hard to get to. Looking forward to seeing the next step. Better still, Side note... you get the Samurai going and I'll get the 60 finished and we...

Hey Lyndon, Great write-up on the vacation. Makes me wish we were in a place to come visit. Wine, cars and the Pinnacle Forrest is just fantastic. Thanks for taking us a long! Cheers, Chris

I have a Hobart 210 (non MVP) for MIG and a Hobart Tigwave 250 for Tig. For general use the 210 does everything I have asked of it (light fab mostly). The new MVP version is good but if the funds allow I would look at the Miller inverter 211. If you are a practiced welder fixed voltage taps...