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Takes 5 minutes idling and 6 minutes driving to reach the temp the block heater put into the motor. So 11 minutes and lots of diesel saved when...

Since you are just starting out, don't let this project be your last. Just based on your post, it sounds like an awful lot of unknowns to me. ...

We use CM and Yale's at work. Never had an issue so far. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

I spent a few hours the other morning 'straightening' one of ours back up!!! It sits E/W and is 14 or 16 foot high at the peak???... so the...

I think that welding alone is kind of dangerous, without the understanding of the metals they are welding. A little blacksmithing is a very good...

Fab54 Solid design and craft ^ ^ ^ . . . Square the dash board - and upgrade at least one - crazy-wheel with a 'Swivel & Roll' lock wheel....

About time for Hobart to bring out a 270 degree unit...:cool2:

We have programs with the CC and we also participate in an apprentice program. I am thinking that I want to do this in-house so we build the...

Mine is the TJD model which has the crank throws 180* apart whereas the THD has the crank throws as you describe.

Ok I will try and work on it tomorrow and see what I get.

Be careful with your exclusions, otherwise you will end up adding a story onto the empire state building for $4 a pound. I always prefer to give them...

Thank you Denis. I'll see what information I can get from Triple-A.

I always wonder if white rocks need to be washed occasionally. I like the curves in their landscaping. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I don't know, because I never heard it run.. I did hear a story of how it broke the owners arm one day.. I guess you need to be a old/ tough/ welder...

Or dirty rusty steel.

That is fancy. I like that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I too have used the farmersamm method of lengthening round stock. Perfect for in-field repairs but going forward I'm hoping the farmerlis method...

That's been my experience too, the cheap sheetmetal guide for the hand chain comes loose and lets the chain jump, the nuts that hold it on have to be...

Scott sounds like a Norton Commando

Nice work but looks like a tipping hazard.....

This morning I used farmer sam's technique to lengthen a lag bolt. A customer bought my "Eye of Storm" piece the other day and waited until last...

Kevin, Thank you as always for the honest critiques of my work. As mentioned initially, I did not intend on making a bird. I thought I was going to...

Wow!! Serious markup in Canada. $495 USD ($628 CAD) here. You might be better off ordering it from the US, and shipping to Canada! ...

Worked perfect for me. Yes, very handy

I don't know if they are available these days. Never had enough loose cash to go searching. A very good come along is $300. While it is not as nice...

Looks better than new.

I have an old 300 amp AC welder from the 2nd war, it still welds great. I have also used a couple of the Lincolns in Tackit's first picture.

:Excess spatter is a widespread welding defect and caused by either excess CO2, high voltage, or as a result of inappropriate impedance.

Nascar roll cages are Mig welded. Top fuel dragsters and funny cars are Tig welded. Even Jr. dragsters require Tig welding of the drivers...

I woukd have welded it with stick too, probably 6010 or 6011 bein as how thats what i have here, maybe even give it a lash with 7018. I not very good...

admittedly my welds are not that nice looking...good job on those. thanks for the text book reference i like reading stuff like that thanks bob

I still love that stand. Great design and aesthetic, and I sure wouldn't mind having a dozen of them around the shop to keep a unified look. It's...