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    ARCCAPTAIN thread

    For those of us who are thinking or already gotten an ArcCaptain welder or plasma cutter. just picked up a 205PRO off Amazon And already thinking upgrading the HeroCut 35cut to a Cut55. DISCUSS at your leisure.
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    Water containment cuts in a well cured floor

    Anyone cut into their floors well after the cure? I am thinking of cutting 4 lines into my floor, one across in front of vehicles, one Down the middle then one on each side to lead out to the apron and beyond. reason for this is I have some decent low spots in this garage that I want to...
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    New Mr Heater with new smart thermostat

    Original heater had the 2 wire analog thermostat. I have a Sensei one now and no clue how to wire it up.
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT The What Hut V3.0 along with some house updates eventually.

    Well time for a new thread, hope I am better with updating this one than the last. old place has a 24x24 with 9.5’ ceiling new place is 24x26x8 and another 8x26 of roof overhang that’s gonna accommodate an outdoor bbq area and lounge area with a cheap TV. Also now we have amother 24x24 of...
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    Master parts washer collaboration thread.

    My parts washer pump has crapped out for the second time in a year....time to upgrade it . Couldn’t find the original thread but there were several. Anyone interested in posting up their modifications to their parts washer?
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    Drill chucks

    How do we size these? On the same front but offside, where can I get new ones? Seems I have several non-Cordless drills around but no very few chucks. Hate using the wrong one.
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    Steel storage

    I am trying to keep stuff off the floor as I am only at 24x24 so shoving all my long lengths in the corner does not play any longer. Currently I have this wall empty. Was planning long lengths, 12’+ to be up near the ceiling as the times I need such lengths is far and in between. IE tube for...
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    Since I been mostly Ford, LS is French to me.

    Just thinking out loud. What’s the differnences between LS and Vortec? Since I heard 4L80s behind both, I imagine the same way of back in the 70-90s where Chevy kept the bolt pattern interchangeable? What’s the 6.0 that’s the decent for the buck? Most common? Better one for upgrades...
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    Stud used as a spacer now stuck

    Stupid me.... Doing a clutch kit on my Polaris ATV. Went cheap after some google and YouTube. Cut a bolt off above threads and below head to use as a spacer in a reduced bolt hole inside a bigger bolt hole in the primary clutch. Imagine this is part of the crank.... Well got the job done...
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    In ceiling exhaust fans.

    Now I starting to do some serious welding and grinding in the garage.....I need some high flow exhaust fans. Recommdations? Inline? Thinking of something I can do HVAC up in the attic venting out high in the peak of the back lane gable.
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    Miller 175 issues

    Been having lots of porosity issues with my welds. Miller 175 MIG, pulled back the whip sheath to see this. Easy fix? Upgrade? Let me hear all my options. I have heard about some Tweeco whip, does this still use Miller Tips and Nozzles? Or cheaper consumables overall? :3gears:
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    Tool box top to bottom

    I currently moving stuff around in my top and bottom 42" International. What order do you have your boxes from top to bottom? Mine currently is Top box sockets, ratchets and extensions (top under the lid) standard wrenches (1st drawer) Metric wrenches (2nd drawer) Screwdrivers (3rd drawer)...
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    Drawer slides

    Long story, short. Replaced the casters on my international box and a half, top chest & bottom roller with talker ones. Didn't think about the slope of my garage. Well one day I was moving it. One by one drawers opened to the point the ****** mounting screws of the casters pulled out and...
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    Torque wrench molded cases

    I purchased a pair of SnapOn torque wrenches way back 10-15 years ago at a pawn shop. Now that I am going OCD with my tool box I would love to have these torque wrenches in their respectful cases.:willy_nil Where can I get other than SnapOn? I don't got access to a truck much less home enough...
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    Ingersoll Rand TI vs QTi

    Is there any real difference between then 2115Ti/2235Ti and 2115QTi/2235QTi? Especially performance and volume? The latter doesn't really matter. I want to replace my stolen Snap On stuff with basic Stuff yet good quality. A nice small 3/8" impact and a decent 1/2" one that can bust off a...
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    Extended tire chuck wanted.

    After being cleared for work after 3 months of a broken hand from an exploded tire.... Long story but beer and carelessness caused the injury. Looking for a tire chuck on a hose a good 3-4 feet away from the trigger? Anyone know of such? I saw one from national pneumatic but longer available...
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    The What Hut V2.0 build

    Purchased and moved into this little Bungalow back in February. well laid out, clean slate basement for a third bedroom, second bathroom and entertainment room. and perfect, no garage! Skip forward to July..... 24" wide foundation. 16" retaining wall, 20" at the big door, 8"...
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    Door spacing

    This thread won't last long for me as I be building soon! 24x24 with 2 9x8 doors spaced 1' apart. Need at least 2' from one door to wall to accommodate the compressor. Vote whether you would space 2' from one wall with the 1' and remainder to far end; even spacing on both sides with the 1'...
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    Man door placement

    Take possession of my little shack next month so already planning the garage build in the spring. Figure 24x24 will put me JUST over the max the city will allow on my lot. It will be pushed over as close as I want to the property line to allow for max room on the open side to allow for a sun...
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    Miller AC225 faceplate

    Looking to recondition my tombstone welder with Matte black paint, Red decals but having problems finding the faceplate decal. Anyone know?
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