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by bobruddy
Thu Nov 16, 2017 6:58 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Tig welding a copper manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 3573

Re: Tig welding a copper manifold

I love the project. Would have never thought to tig copper. Do you use a copper filler or some other filler? Also do you have information on your heat pump system or are you modeling it off someone else's you could share URL?. I've had many thoughts about modifying my air source heat pump to use sol...
by bobruddy
Thu Nov 16, 2017 6:40 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Furniture - New Endtable - English Wheel
Replies: 13
Views: 3736

Re: Furniture - New Endtable - English Wheel

Super awesome project. I love the unbalanced look.

May I inquire about the surfaces that come in contact with the glass? Is there a softer material that comes in contact with the glass?
by bobruddy
Thu Nov 16, 2017 6:27 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New from PA
Replies: 3
Views: 509

Re: New from PA

South Chester County
by bobruddy
Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: TIG Gloves long fingers
Replies: 2
Views: 721

TIG Gloves long fingers

I've found that the Tillman Onyx 44 gloves are my favorite that I've tried. It feels like I'm almost not wearing a glove. I've one problem. The L size fits the width of my hand and fingers perfect, but the fingers are just too short. The XL fingers are still too short and they are too loose. My fing...
by bobruddy
Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New from PA
Replies: 3
Views: 509

New from PA

As Jody puts it I have a side hustle, making furniture. Over the years more and more metal has been incorporated and requested.

Most of my welding is TIG, I've about 1600 arc hours over the last 3 years. I find it way easier than MIG, but use that for thicker items that don't fit well on my bench.