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I was so enthralled with the Sporster I missed your question. This says it best. Good welds don't "break". When you test as described above, make sure when it finally separates, it is one of the two original pieces ripping away. Generally, cold welds will break and still show evidence of the...

Nice sporty in the background.

That’s absolutely a generous safety margin. In a house I wouldn’t have a problem running 80-85%. But it a shop, when higher amperage motors are common, I like to keep the draw a little lower. It also allows for extra when you run into situations where you leave a tool running, and pick up...

If you are going to try to weld anything of "thickness" with a 140, you will have to prep the joint first. A strong lasting weld has as much importance put on the preparation as the weld itself. a 140 can not penetrate through 1/4 in a single pass. you will need to grind the edges at an angle...

I am NOT an expert. Someone fell free to correct me if I am wrong, But, As far as I know the number of total outlets is not important, since you won't run every outlet at once. The number you are trying to get to is the total consumption of energy per circuit, That will tell you how many...

Well, you're the on posting pic of code violations. While a lot of "electrical code" is written to prevent the ultimate mistake of a fire, no intelligent individual is lost on the idea that is was written mostly by electricians trying to protect their own jobs. If you make something complicated...

Oh, the "certified electrician", who thinks he has cornered the market on knowledge. And basic electrical principals require some kind of special brain power. Just like the local plumber, who thinks nobody understands how to glue pipe or run a proper vent. That's ********. period. I'm an...

At the shop I just use an old washing machine tub. Portable, lasts forever, and all the holes around the side make a nice consistent burn.

Around here this is a must. You also have to have a fire rated wall (5/8 fire rock on BOTH sides). But by far the biggest expense is the fire damper that must be installed in the hot air duct, and another for cold air return back to the stove room. If you don't do all of that, insurance won't...

Found this site looking for some information on electrical sub panels. After snooping around I was amazed at the wealth of knowledge around here. A little info about me: I live by the motto "If you want it done right, do it yourself". I rarely ask for physical help with anything, but am smart...