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frozenphil posted:Licoln or Miller. Don't bother with anything else. That miller 180 is what I was recommended to buy by a guy who is a machinist/metalworker for a living. The local airgas place had it for the same price as online, so make sure you call the local suppliers before ordering it.
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ab0z posted:That miller 180 is what I was recommended to buy by a guy who is a machinist/metalworker for a living. The local airgas place had it for the same price as online, so make sure you call the local suppliers before ordering it. I was just checking the 180 out at Airgas today, and they have them on sale for $768 or something.
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CatBus posted:I was just checking the 180 out at Airgas today, and they have them on sale for $768 or something. dang, I gotta get on that. I was quoted $1000 or so, including a spool of wire and a bottle. I forgot what the breakdown was for price on each item but it was close to that.
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frozenphil posted:Yeah, I actually edited my post above with that welder. It's a drat good piece that will do whatever you're willing to tackle in your garage. Yeah, I will probably go with one of those. I was just wondering if there was a cheap place to buy them, but I guess I will just google around. Thanks.
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ab0z posted:dang, I gotta get on that. I was quoted $1000 or so, including a spool of wire and a bottle. I forgot what the breakdown was for price on each item but it was close to that. $1k sounds about right with a gas bottle and wire. They quoted $175 to lease a 300 cubic foot bottle for five years, with $80 refills (or $200 to buy an 80 cubic foot bottle, with $35 refills).
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# ? Mar 19, 2010 22:47 |
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You ever see an idea and go, "Why the gently caress did I not think of that"?
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# ? Mar 20, 2010 04:15 |
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Holly balls, that's brilliant!
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# ? Mar 20, 2010 04:24 |
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I generally prefer blue paint, BUT, don't forget that Hobart machines are made/owned by Miller, except they paint it grey. You can sometimes find great deals on Hobarts (usually at Tractor Supply). Also yellow paint (ESAB) makes a very fine machine too. They are the only non-American machine that I endorse. Edit to sum up: dv6speed approved(tm) welding machine brands: Miller (blue) Hobart (grey) Lincoln (red) ESAB (yellow) Have an absolutely wonderful day! AbsentMindedWelder fucked around with this message at 04:52 on Mar 20, 2010 |
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Hey they are on display like that at Lowe's, works great!
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# ? Mar 20, 2010 04:48 |
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blindjoe posted:I would like to buy a welder soon, and wonder were the best place to buy one is. I am in canada, so there might be way higher prices here then down in the states, but where to I start comparing? If you have to buy your helmet separately, just get this one: http://www.princessauto.com/welding/welding-safety/welding-helmets/goggles/8078172-solar-powered-auto-darkening-welding-helmet I've used mine just about every weekend for the last 2 years and it has never let me down. I use it for arc, TIG, and MIG welding. The adjustable darkness is great, and it's very easy to use. Comfortable on my gigantic noggin too. You can get them for 50 bucks on sale (which they have every 2 weeks). But yeah, don't buy a welding machine from princess auto unless it's a lincoln, miller, or hobart.
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Slung Blade posted:If you have to buy your helmet separately, just get this one: Another vote for that helmet, I have one and it is awesome. It also goes on sale a lot. Also PA is having a scratch and save sale today so hurry down if you need something!
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Slung Blade posted:If you have to buy your helmet separately, just get this one: Got one and love it! Slung Blade posted:But yeah, don't buy a welding machine from princess auto unless it's a lincoln, miller, or hobart. My 220v Princess Auto brand gas mig leaves a lot to be desired, but it still gets some of the job done.
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# ? Mar 20, 2010 21:41 |
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I just had to badmouth princess auto's stuff today. I still love powerfist though. Specifically, I love that these cost me 3 dollars. (I use these in my blacksmithing activities, and I guess I put too much torque on them today. That's also why the teeth are ground off. They see abuse far beyond what most tools would.)
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# ? Mar 21, 2010 05:12 |
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What's a good place to find decent stubby allen sockets?
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revmoo posted:What's a good place to find decent stubby allen sockets?
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# ? Mar 21, 2010 06:17 |
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Not a terrible idea but aren't those allen keys made out of hardened steel or something? Also where the hell can you even find a large allen key (17+mm)?
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^^ I ended up buying a set of keys for a ratchet(1/2 drive i think?).
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revmoo posted:Not a terrible idea but aren't those allen keys made out of hardened steel or something? Also where the hell can you even find a large allen key (17+mm)? Or if you're cheap/desperate, a suitable bolt, nut and blob of weld will do in a pinch, then turn it with a socket or spanner.
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revmoo posted:Not a terrible idea but aren't those allen keys made out of hardened steel or something? Also where the hell can you even find a large allen key (17+mm)? Harbor Freight has a set of allen sockets that goes up to 17mm. Should be like $15-20.
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# ? Mar 22, 2010 01:31 |
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I've no real need, but can anyone tell me where I can get some good slugging wrenches? I used one years ago to take an enormous(6" nut)shackel off and wanted my own ever since.
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Mercury Ballistic posted:I've no real need, but can anyone tell me where I can get some good slugging wrenches? I used one years ago to take an enormous(6" nut)shackel off and wanted my own ever since. McMaster Carr has them, but they stop at 4-5/8" and it'll cost you $662.
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# ? Mar 22, 2010 08:53 |
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sounds like it would be a whole hell of a lot cheaper to just have them laser or water jet cut one by one.
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# ? Mar 22, 2010 09:13 |
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seriously, are they made of magic or something?
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# ? Mar 22, 2010 13:41 |
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Lyesh posted:seriously, are they made of magic or something? Niche tools are expensive. Most people are too lazy/don't have the equipment/don't know how to make their own tools.
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frozenphil posted:Niche tools are expensive. Most people are too lazy/don't have the equipment/don't know how to make their own tools. Also, waterjet cutting or laser cutting won't harden the steel correctly. Hardened steel specialty tools=$$$$.
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sharkytm posted:Also, waterjet cutting or laser cutting won't harden the steel correctly. Hardened steel specialty tools=$$$$. Use the waterjet to cut already hardened steel!
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Slung Blade posted:Use the waterjet to cut already hardened steel!
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Tools like that have a worldwide annual demand in the hundreds of parts. They have to be stupidly expensive to cover the cost of the design, tooling, storage, etc. It's also something where if you need a 4-5/8 slugging wrench, you don't really have a choice but to pay the cost.
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dv6speed posted:Or harden the steel after cutting! Slung Blade posted:Use the waterjet to cut already hardened steel! Yeah, both of you are DIY'rs who are experienced, and have the time, and equipment to harden the steel. Most people who need a spud wrench aren't, don't, and don't.
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# ? Mar 22, 2010 21:22 |
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I bet most of you automotive gurus have an O/A torch and a bucket of water or used motor oil though, right? Or a friend who has a torch? Either way, that's all you need. (once it gets cut, of course)
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# ? Mar 22, 2010 22:13 |
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Properly heat treat
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RealKyleH posted:Properly heat treat Proper HT gear is brilliant, until your vacuum furnace starts leaking and you don't realise until after you've scrapped $50,000 worth of parts...
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WWell Ill just go ahead and buy the heat treaters guide for iron and steel bet I can just get it on amazon for like twel....HOLY poo poo I thought college books were expensive.
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RealKyleH posted:I thought college books were expensive. isn't the half of it. At least most of the proprietary specifications are provided free of charge by customers if you're working on that particular job/programme (and can prove it, of course).
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InitialDave posted:I'm the guy who has to keep our plant specification collection up to date. Sometimes they work out at $50+ per page. But you've got to have the latest issue if that's what's meant to be worked to, even if the only change is a correction to an obvious error you already knew about. And no, you don't get any kind of refund or discount of the spec has a mistake in it, you just have to wait for them to fix it and buy the new one. hahahah Im the guy who writes the specs! What sorta plant/specs if you don't mind me asking?
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RealKyleH posted:What sorta plant/specs if you don't mind me asking?
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InitialDave posted:Specialist fasteners - aerospace, turbines etc. Bolts with holes in them? I work for a company that makes the cable to go in the holes among other things.
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InitialDave posted:I'm the guy who has to keep our plant specification collection up to date. Sometimes they work out at $50+ per page. This is why a subscription to IHS Standards Experts is great, just keep a reference copy of everything around. I have no idea how much it costs, but I bet its a lot. InitialDave posted:Specialist fasteners - aerospace, turbines etc. AS series nickle based alloys?
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# ? Mar 23, 2010 01:34 |
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Any idea where I can buy 2000 grit locally? I plan on doing some paint matching and clean up and 1500 was the best I could do.
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RealKyleH posted:Any idea where I can buy 2000 grit locally? I plan on doing some paint matching and clean up and 1500 was the best I could do. Home Depot, Lowes, and WalMart all carry it near me. All of the auto parts stores near me also carry it as well as the paint supply places. What kind of bizarro state do you live in?
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