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9guy9, did you run a PID with your contacters? ForceDe70 thank you very much, between the both of you guys, I may have this squared away soon! I will post pictures as soon as the parts come in. Thank You both very much, you too JoeFin, not forgetting you!

Joe, do you think 3500 watts is too much for one element? It's the highest wattage I can find that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. The last question is do you think I need a convection fan? I hear it go both ways. Anyone's opinion would be greatly appreciated. I found a PID that came with a 25 or...

Thank you Joe, doing it right now!

9Guy9, I figured that the inside of my oven would be 30 sqft. and your dead on about the size of this oven in relation to a regular one. Do you think one 4000 watt element would work? I calculated that it would pull between 17 and 19 amps or should I go 2 2500 watt elements, I ask because I am...

I have looked into getting an old oven and gutting it but I don't think its the best move. The 2 ovens I looked at were shot and required a ton of work just getting the element and controls installed. I think its easier to get one good element a PID and SSR. problem is I don't know the best set...

Phil and Strouty, thanks for the input, I had no idea which elements to use and how much juice I would need. Did you guys use PID's or just the basic oven controls? I have to admit the food warmer has all of the inside set up done for you. The racks are perfect for hanging large and many small...

I repurpose antiques and need to powder coat a few larger objects. I bought for $130.00 a food warmer that is made out of aluminum with a little bit of insulation. I am insulating the outside with Rock Wool in a 2 x 4 Steel stud frame and skin. (All on the outside to help with the insulating...

Guys thank you all very much for the help. I am welding it on in 2 days, I have enough flex to get it pretty darn straight with clamps and a piece of square tubing I found. I will post the pics in a few days, the base came out pretty good! Thank You all again!!

I have built a welding table but found that my 1/2" 3' x 4' plate is arced. I can pull it down with clamps to straighten it but which way should I pull the arc? Should I place it on the table as an upside down letter "U" or place it on the table like the letter "U"? Any help is appreciated...

Thank You all for the great input, I am looking at a Rage 3 and can't wait to start cutting some stock!!

Mmfh Was his HF saw an abrasive saw with a carbide blade on it or a chop saw made for carbide cutting. I think there is a speed difference and a torque difference.

I have a Ridgid 14" abrasive chop saw and it's ok, but I saw a carbide chop saw and tried it out at a shop and loved it. The cuts were clean, no burrs and dead on. There was no blade wobble like the abrasive saw and you can re - cut material like a wood chop saw and take a little off. Something...

Alright guys here goes, I have looked over the net and found a pretty compact and simple design for a compressor dryer. But where I am stumped is in the area of getting rid of the water. Most applications want you to route the discharge tube from the pump itself to the dryer then into the tank...

Crete Coater, that looks good, what colors do you have and what would it cost for a 425 sqft garage? By the way, I hope you didn't eat the waffle. And same out to you legacy, give me a ballpark cost and again don't eat a ***********.

I have read all I can possibly read about VCT, Epoxy coats and hard tile. I am just thinking, what would happen if I cleaned the floor and stained it then put a sealer over it? I fabricate and weld, work on cars in my garage and want to keep as much money in my pocket. Can it be done and does...

Richy, are you a Fairfax Firefighter?

Thanks for the welcome, I did a bit of research when I bought my welder and actually got it for $1600. That was the welder, full new bottle, spool gun, consumables kit, cover and cart. I should have passed on the cart, it's pretty cheesy but everything else is great, can't wait to get into aluminum.

Thank you all for the info, I currently have a workmate table that is just too small. I have replaced the wood top with a metal one but still need more room. I have gone to Welding Web and felt like a kid in a candy store, the problem is that there are so many choices!! I am going top back my...

I have a Millermatic 211 and I love it, being a novice welder I have two questions. The first, can I leave my shield gas gauge turned to the proper psi when I am done welding and have turned off the gas and purged my line? The second, has anyone ever made a folding welding table? :dunno: