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Scott Young commented on the thread Truck update and a couple of trailer hitches.I have owned Detroit full carrier lockers in several trucks. I love them. You learn how to drive them so the jerking isn't so bad. I...
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Scott Young commented on the thread 6012cand 6013 rods.I used 6012 years ago for welding roofing sheet metal and sheet metal purlins. Most of the sheetmetal was 16ga - 12ga. it burned...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Headstock Alignment/Tailstock Alignment.Sammy, I love watching this guy. He has a couple videos on leveling and aligning lathes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnhT88kSUh0
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Scott Young commented on the thread Cutting 1 inch steel with torch.You mostly need to practice consistency in your cutting speed and torch holding. I would also say keep a clean tip. Every wiggle and...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Best Nibbler.I have this Makita and thought I was settling because it wasn't a 10ga nibbler. I am so glad I did. I used a friend's 10ga nibbler and...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Stick welding question.Like Samm said, Build the puddle on the bottom piece and wash it up on the top edge. main point is to build a proper puddle before...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Do you *prefer* AC for any kind of stick welding?.I have welded a lot of farm weldments with A/C due to using pipe stem and sucker rods being magnetized. 7018, 6011, 7024 all run great...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Irish Fixit's tools for sale.That is what they make Tarps for!
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Scott Young commented on the thread Pipe Welding Practice Stand!.My .02 is to bounce 123 for a cooling off period. Lanse, I get a kick out of your videos and your hangout sessions.
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Scott Young commented on the thread Grievances of longevity.LOL I have been gone for a while and popped in to see how things were going. Seems things haven't changed. Longevity still sets the...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Tricks of the Trade Thread - Share & Learn.I like carrying an automatic punch and carbide scribe. If I am going to be cutting or fitting something immediately, I will usually use...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Hard Surfacing Rods.i would personally hard face the top of the sweep as that is what is digging and throwing the dirt. The bottom will not have as much...
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Scott Young commented on the thread For sale L-Tec 250 MigMaster.bump :waving:
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I am downsizing and don't need my L-Tec 250 MigMaster any longer. I have several new liners, drive rolls, and other accessories. The...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Questions about adding extension leads to my Lincoln AC/DC-225 buzzbox..I installed some miller tab connectors onto my little ac/dc 225/125 and run 250' of HEAVY 4/0 leads on it. It hasn't had a hiccup.
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Scott Young commented on the thread 7018 die hards, how about some 7028?.We used 7028s in some industrial workovers and turnarounds.
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Scott Young commented on the thread Welding a Pullup Bar - Brazing Safe Enough or should I MIG?.weld it, or braze it. don't matter as if you do either right you ain't going to tear it up by using it for intended purposes. Now if...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Picked up a round top Idealarc 250 - bummer its AC only!.no bummer, DC is overrated!! AC will do everything you will want to do with a stick machine except for welding nickel rods and 6010.
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Scott Young commented on the thread what to know about a Esab Migmaster 250?.look for scott gross welding supply online. they used to have all the stuff you needed for esab. I am betting they still do.
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Scott Young commented on the thread does anyone have any hardfacing pics?.On those sweeps I would have hard faced the top instead of the bottom. The top is what gets the most wear. What little wear you get on...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Brand New Millermatic 211 Fouling Up.sounds like a plant trying to bring Miller down a notch. I know it would be any of the Chicoms or any of their shills as we all know...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Everlast PowerPro 256S or Longevity 256PI.run forest run!
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Scott Young commented on the thread Anyone still use 7024 frequently/regularly/ever?.I am the same way. When I see rods on sale I have to buy them. It is a terrible compulsion. I used 7024 all the time when I was...
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Scott Young commented on the thread Tell Me about L-TEC Welders!!!.I have an L-tec 250 Migmaster and it is one of the nicest mig welders I know of. I also have used L-tec stick machines. and they are nice.
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DRAG! I recently saw a video that had someone pushing what appeared to be a dual shield wire. I say that because it was welded with a...