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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...

Thats some nice welding on that frame, and some good information from that old textbook

How did this thread change from what caused the spatter to how to clean it up? Figure out why it's happening and you won't have anything to clean up.

This was the aircraft version of 6013 this was the standard version of 6013 this eventually became 7014 (not 6014) fleetweld 47

This “Terry” that I assume you refer to may be handsome, charming and witty but a novice weldor at best. I can assure you he would have to sell off...

Awesome project you have there. Glad you stuck it out with the 6013. I'm almost finished with a 10lb. can of 5/64" fleetweld 37(6013). I learned to...