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by Olecoot
Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:30 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: We need to liven up this forum
Replies: 56
Views: 9764

Re: We need to liven up this forum

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by Olecoot
Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from New Zealand
Replies: 5
Views: 1241

Re: Hello from New Zealand

Welcome :)
by Olecoot
Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: DIY and stuff like that...
Replies: 25
Views: 22051

Re: DIY and stuff like that...

my $.05 https://www.rockkrawler.org/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emojione/smokin.gif Did a search for DIY - Search found 705 matches • Page 1 of 29 Forums in the early 2000's were the place to be, Tons of traffic, etc. around 2009 -2010 the book of faces gained traction and popularity, forum traff...
by Olecoot
Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Jeep in a box
Replies: 12
Views: 4257

Re: Jeep in a box

WTXOffroader wrote:I've gotta get my junk running so I can come wheel with you atleast once before you sell it. Lol

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Haha! You have a cpl months yet....Good to see you on here :)
by Olecoot
Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Jeep in a box
Replies: 12
Views: 4257

Re: Jeep in a box

I got a bit more done since our last visit.
My Buddy came over to lend a hand getting the subframe positioned correctly.
My Buddy came over to lend a hand getting the subframe positioned correctly.
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Subframe is set in place and tacked.. measure measure measure then measure again. :)
Subframe is set in place and tacked.. measure measure measure then measure again. :)
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just burning more wire.
just burning more wire.
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by Olecoot
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Critique my weld
Replies: 21
Views: 2824

Re: Critique my weld

Yup, it's getting there. Just need practice. Practice looks like this usually: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1-MOVThRHxt9rBnWrrkMXaYwMrRIbVom3 I'm half-way there myself! :lol: Oscar, Thanks for all the great advice. My welds have improved dramatically. Everything from stickout to v...
by Olecoot
Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:22 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Storing Welding Electrodes
Replies: 15
Views: 4034

Re: Storing Welding Electrodes

cj737 wrote:
Olecoot wrote:old refrigerator with a 60 watt light bulb works good too, just make sure the light is always on
Dang, that's gotta be heavy to tote to the field or a job site... :o :lol:
Builds muscle and endurance :mrgreen:
by Olecoot
Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:13 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New member intro
Replies: 4
Views: 983

Re: New member intro

Welcome
by Olecoot
Sat Jan 09, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Jeep in a box
Replies: 12
Views: 4257

Re: Jeep in a box

Love these clamps.
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by Olecoot
Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Storing Welding Electrodes
Replies: 15
Views: 4034

Re: Storing Welding Electrodes

old refrigerator with a 60 watt light bulb works good too, just make sure the light is always on
by Olecoot
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:34 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: intro from NZ
Replies: 3
Views: 741

Re: intro from NZ

Welcome
by Olecoot
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Lady TIG - Brazing
Replies: 6
Views: 1031

Re: Lady TIG - Brazing

Welcome, lots of really great knowledgeable folks here.
by Olecoot
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:08 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 762

Re: Hello

Welcome :)
by Olecoot
Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Wall mount material rack
Replies: 15
Views: 6477

Re: Wall mount material rack

Oscar wrote:This has to be a record for most number of racks being worked on, on this forum in a very short time frame! :lol:
I agree, and I am starting on one also.. I like your use of Bendtech. love that program.
by Olecoot
Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:52 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Jeep in a box
Replies: 12
Views: 4257

Re: Jeep in a box

Is this the same kit that Ian Johnson made on Fourwheeler on MotortrendTV? He did a 3 part series on the build of a kit jeep like that. It also might be on his youtube channel "Big Tire Garage". Onelick yes it is. there are 5 shows chronicling the build. I reference those from time to tim...
by Olecoot
Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:37 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Jeep in a box
Replies: 12
Views: 4257

Re: Jeep in a box

Thanks Guys...I'm enjoying the process for sure Image
by Olecoot
Mon Jan 04, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Jeep in a box
Replies: 12
Views: 4257

Jeep in a box

long post -- cliff notes -- bought jeep in box, welding it up. I've always had a thing for jeeps and taking the path less traveled. Had my 1st jeep in '84, The more I got into 4x4's the more I would make a few mods to them . my 81 CJ7 81CJ7_sized.jpg then I had a TJ, then a YJ and then another CJ. t...
by Olecoot
Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Happy New Year to All!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 706

Re: Happy New Year to All!!!

Happy New Year Y'all
by Olecoot
Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Trying Tig welding
Replies: 59
Views: 7030

Re: Trying Tig welding

Well, we finally made it to Florida. Had to do it without any ribs! Was suppised to leave last Tuesday, but the motorhome got stuck in my yard due to mud. Finally got out on Saturday morning. What fun. When will you two manage to get together? I'm looking foward to hearing how it goes. Glad y'all m...
by Olecoot
Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:19 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Pipe/tubing benders.
Replies: 9
Views: 1469

Re: Pipe/tubing benders.

Oscar wrote:I have a Woodward Fab bender. It works. Dies are inexpensive.
that looks exactly like my JD model 32. Cept its a whole lot cheaper. 8-)