kermdawg wrote:Not a bad idea. Wonder what they would give me for some cold beers :p Thanks nadogail

The beers might get you run off & banned by the boss. Beers can lead to bad judgement and accidents.

Another casualty of our present society seeking to avoid personal responsibility and shift blame.

OKAY, Heating element, thermal switch (thermostat), high temp wire, and a roll or two of fiberglass insulation. I have scrounged insulation from the haul away boxes at remodel projects. I would imagine in hot weather, they will save you the insulation and load it for you if you bring the crew some c...

I think the refrigerator, being insulated, would be superior to a dishwasher for cnversion to a improvised rod oven.

After reading the other posters entry, and haing a good sleep,, There was nothing said about the Thunderbolt having been repaired, just "a trade in". I suggest you consider negociating with the shop owner for 1., A "shop Warranty". 2. Throw in some extras (gloves, chipping hammer...

If I had the opportunity when I bought my Stickmate, I would have jumped on the old Thunderbolt. The owner of the store will probably make a greater profit on the used machine; but so what? A relationship with your LWS (local welding supply) can be worth a lot to you.