It worries me slightly the fact your asking this as it implies an experience level on the low side considering the weight & potential of injury should this thing fail in strong winds or such like - but despite some slightly off hand comments from our more jovial regulars if the church is happy ...

First, good on ya for using your skills to make this for your church! I like the square tube turned 45* idea. As to which process, either way you're going to want full penetration welds. It may turn out that the place you weld it in drives that decision: outside in the wind? Stick. Back at the shop...

Or maybe even dual shield? I know I'm making a simple project complicated but I like to experiment to keep things interesting. I've never run spray arc on anything thinner than 3/8" and have never run dual shield at all. So what dual shield wire would you recommend to run with C25 gas???

Hi. So I'm gonna be building a giant cross for my church. When done its gonna be 12' tall made out of 8" square tubing 3/16" wall thickness. The tubing will be turned 45^ so that while facing it you are not looking at the flash surface but at and edge. The bottom vertical piece will be not...

Thanks for the feedback. Yep, I see you like Everlast quite a bit. :D Have you used it to weld very lightweight material (iron,steel, aluminum)? I've used it on everything now. Heavy Steel and aluminum and a bit of stainless. Thick and thin. Love that machine. I'm gonna build myself a water cooler ...

I would take a look at Everlast. I've used high end millers and lincolns and I honestly believe for the money you can beat Everlast. Just look at my signature to see how much I like them

I find the same problem with lws. That's one of the great reasons to be part of this forum and wt&t is that we are up to date with what technology and the rest of the world are doing. not just a bunch of ostriches with heads in sand doing same old for thirty years. Pulse? That's wot doctors do ...

In a perfect world Diamond Ground Tungsten wouldn't be so expensive. So does anybody have experience with cheaper brands like ABN, Weldcity, etc...??? Wat about MIG wire? Anybody have some experience with the smaller name brands? I know you typically get what you pay for and bad consumables can caus...

RamboBaby wrote:

thatoneguy wrote:And when I break a cup its sometimes from heat... But usually because I drop my torch or knock it off the table or the kid breaks it. I'm really clumsy and not a gentle person at all lol

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I know what you mean...

And when I break a cup its sometimes from heat... But usually because I drop my torch or knock it off the table or the kid breaks it. I'm really clumsy and not a gentle person at all lol

Recycle your jars. I use plastic ones, cause I hate broken glass. :oops: https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--3akmteee--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/18ixh7btl2u8pjpg.jpg Haha ive never seen this but I like it! And as for having one of everything I know what you mean. I'm just wa...

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-4-gal-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-WD4070/202077241 I keep this one on my work truck. It's about the height of a 5 gallon pail. And works great. I use the hepa cartridge filters and bags. Keeps that fine red boiler dust from coming out the vent hole. Good stuff. I have thought a...

I wouldn't say I go crazy with stuff but I do buy consumables in bulk. Cheaper and since I tend to make stupid mistakes like break a cup or something I hate not being able to finish because I don't have a replacement. Im mostly looking for something with draws that I can mount on the wall or sit on ...

Hey everybody I'm looking into getting more organized with my consumables. Everything from Tig cups, collets. collet bodies, all those for gas lense setups, mig tips, nozzles, EVERYTHING. So please post pics and ideas! Thanks!

We've got one too. I made the mistake of suggesting that my wife use it on a chore, and now she has a new "favorite" vacuum. You're right about storage. Ours is big and doesn't fit anywhere very well. I would say the biggest improvement they could do for this vacuum in A. make it more blo...

Hey yall I just bought the Rigid vacuum MN: WD1451 and I have to say it is nice. I'm kinda OCD and like my shop to be clean before beginning a new project. This thing works really well and i used it in my truck too. A lot faster and less work than dusting things off and sweeping. Highly recommend it...

My first weld test I got an email saying when to come in for the interview. I figured "Ok this is just the interview part. So I'll dress casually nice" when I got there he asked if I was ready to take the test in those clothes.... Thankfully I had all my gear and a change of clothes in my ...

Awesome job sir. But I have to say I think this would be better for the welding project section.

No... Thank YOU!

Very interesting! I have a craftsman toolbox that was actually my first tool box as a kid I got from my dad that I use as my portable tools. Has anything I could need for just about anything tool wise. and then an old mortar can with sticks, filler wire, etc....

I have a Milwaukee Portaband and I frekin LOVE it. Clean cuts, hardly any metal wasted, and if you just have some patience and cut a little slower the blades can last for a long time. I was going to make a stand for it but I think I am just going to buy the SWAG Offroad one.

Thanks Thatoneguy. The Miller tech says they run their machines off their generators, but he wold not certify it 'clean power'. I see your Everlast collection. Today I ordered the Everlast 51P plasma and 185DV tig. They gave me a bundle deal. Think I'm ok, but will continue to research. Ya my garag...

As far as I know "clean power" just means non-fluctuating... But im probably wrong. So if you're going to run a plasma on a Engine Driven Welder I would just make sure nobody else is using the generator at the same time as you. Bobcat uses the same generator for welding and the plugs. As o...

Dang... That's some heavy stuff lol. What is the job for? Would love to see more pics!

While wire welding can have lack of fusion... A lot depends on the operator I think... Over time you learn to see if its penetrating or not. And you have to consider short circuit, spray transfer, etc...