Hi there, Hope you can make it down for a holiday in peace time eh? Although the exchange rate kind of sucks at the moment. Other Mick Hey Mick, Yes, one day, I think right now no matter where you go the exchange rate is not what it used to be. This year it will be florida to see my son when he get...

Raider, I've been to Armandos many, many times. They have some of the freshest guacamole you could ever ask for. Good food,too! A lot of the latino players from the Detroit Tigers used to eat there when they were in town. My shop is about 5 miles from the mexicantown restaurant area. Hi detraydella...

Thank you All the info i can get is helpful. I hope that i can startout small and grow from there. I can't deal with teaching 16 and 17 year olds how to weld anymore. I tried this for 7 years and became very good at it but it's time to move on. It's not just the kids, but the state of michigan is c...

Hi Guys, I have a question for david,,,,,,,,,,,,what is a diopter for the speedGlass helmet?? Out in the field I use my old jackson with the flip lens for general welding but back in the shop I use the auto-dark, wearing cheaters under both now,,,,,,,,,,I'm in my mid 50's and will try anything to se...

Hi Guys, Yes, me too on that, I'm glad I found this site. the information is awesome and coming from so many different ,skilled welders all with differnt working back grounds and experences.........well where would you find that other than here?? Hey Mick, my wife of 33 years is the same, but the po...

Hi Guys, I heard about the milk trick when I was back in school for welding (late 1970's), but our teacher told us about using it only when you are rebuilding bronze or brass gears, it settles your stomach. since then I have also heard about using it when welding galvanized or stainless steel, usual...

Morning Welder's I'm from Durand Michigan thats in mid-michigan USA , (about 1 1/2 hrs nw from Detroit, but I still work down there) The Mexican food is great down in mexican town when we get the chance to get down there. Have you ever tried "Little Armando's" ???? And I too have a lot of ...