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    Tig or Mig patch panels? Pro & cons ?

    I plan on doing some rust Repair on my 56 Ford Victoria and I have a mig welder but no Tig.Is it worth it to learn Tig for auto panel patch panels or should I stick with mig? thanks
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    Preferred tools for panel fitting

    I don't like the Eastwood ones.The gap they leave is too big to weld and you want a tight fit up!
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    Copper or Plastic for air system piping?

    I used 1/2 copper for my runs (40ft) and copper drip legs.
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    Heating a 32x32 pole barn

    I have a 32x32 pole barn fully insulated.What would be the best way to heat it? Thanks
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    Advice on welding up a lip

    In my experience I have found that "rust converters" are incompatible with most epoxy primers.
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    Just media blasted a car - need Ospho in a heated garage?

    WHAT MP&C SAID.I had a bad experience with OSPHO.I go to bare metal then right to epoxy.I put filler over epoxy.
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    Husky 80 gallon comp takes to long to pump up!

    Never MIND,I FOUND a broken pipe that connects the two cylinders together.It cracked at the flare.
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    Husky 80 gallon comp takes to long to pump up!

    I bought this 80 gallon two stage new in 2004.It just started taking forever to pump up.The pulley is on tight.It is model#HS781002AJ. THANKS
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    Solder or braze this?

    I would braze it with a torch(turbo) and 15% SILPHOS.
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    stick with T12HO? or go T8?

    I ran 12 4 foot LEDS in my 32X32 shop.VERY BRIGHT! Im happy.Got them at HD paid 40.00a piece.There called "Commercial electric" brand.
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    My 56 Ford Victoria Build Thread

    Great Job,Brian I'm also restoring a 56 Victoria.Check my profile "Mikhett" on the HAMB.PICS ARE IN MY PROFILE.MIKE
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    Switching from black pipe to Galvanized in air line layout

    I use a turbo torch and braze my copper with sil-phos rod like when I do HVAC work.
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    Switching from black pipe to Galvanized in air line layout

    Im going with 1/2" copper for the trunk lines and drop-offs(1) but galvanized ******* and elbows.
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    Switching from black pipe to Galvanized in air line layout

    Ok,Ive disconnected my copper 1/2 air lines in my old garage and I'm setting up new layout in new shop.Compressor is two stage 80 gallon I've had for about 10 years.The black pipe ******* and elbow going from my flex hose was all full of rust!I run a SHARPE F 88 FILTER AND REGULATOR 35 FEET...
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    How can I radius my flat bar ******* without fancy tools?

    I made a Steel ******* out of a leaf spring.The face is 2 1/2 wide and 4 inches long but flat.I want to put a radius on it but all I have is angle grinders ,air tools etc. Do I need a lathe?
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    Welder

    I have owned a Hobart Handler 180 for 10 years.NO PROBLEMS!
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    Hammer and dollies

    Best brand?Snap on?Martin?
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    Where to find 19 GA CRS sheet

    I need to make 2 door skins 52x30 and want to use 19 GA CRS but can only find 18&20.Any suggestions?
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    Best lights for a small 20x20 Garage ?

    I used 3 rows of 4. 48 inch LEDs from Home Depot " commercial electric" brand.lot of light!
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    Got all my LEDS run in my 32x32

    I ran 3 rows of 4 4 foot LEDs I got from HOME CHEAPO @ 39.00 A PIECE.12 lights and the shop looks good thanks to the GJ GUYS!
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