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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by EL TACOROJO, Sep 17, 2010.

  1. Apr 27, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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    spinyard

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    Ah never thought of that!
     
  2. Apr 27, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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  3. Apr 27, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    I have no complaints so far from my Vulcan Mig215 from cheapo freight.
     
  4. Apr 27, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    Rakso

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  5. Apr 27, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    I knew one was in your neat future.
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2018 at 2:00 AM
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    Scrounge up a pound or two of 6013 it is not bad for thinner material and does pretty good with poor fit up (gaps)

    Then it just might be not enough practice yet
     
  7. Apr 28, 2018 at 2:22 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    I guess it comes down to just what is decent for you since you have been spoiled by a push pull system .

    Look for something used bare bottom of the list Miller Millermatic 180 /140 with the spoolmate 100 ( Lincoln or Hobart as well)

    It only gets more expensive from there

    It will be like driving 500 horse power down to 100 in the same vehicle you will feel it is not working correct all the time

    Just how much Aluminum do you have to weld ??

    Rent what you need but for COD customers we charge a deposit 1/2 the cost of the equipment
     
  8. Apr 28, 2018 at 9:02 AM
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    That would take 3 lifetimes to use up. No thanks.
     
  9. Apr 29, 2018 at 11:13 AM
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    Cross member and frame plating for a very rusty 4runner. This will be bolted to what's left of the front frame, ank hopefully keep the skids on.
     
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  10. May 4, 2018 at 3:50 PM
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    Everybody die in here?
     
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  11. May 4, 2018 at 4:19 PM
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    I was able to make me a grab handle for my boat. Been stupid busy with house remodeling. I hate carpentry.IMG_20180426_193314.jpg
     
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    I love carpentry as long as it brings in moola. Been kicking around with more aluminum welding projects.
     
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  13. May 4, 2018 at 4:29 PM
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    Still no welder? Wtf is Cyberweld doing?
     
  14. May 4, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    Yeah, I was buried under my truck cutting and grinding. Welding skills will be put to the test soon. :welder:

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  15. May 4, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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    Rakso

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    More like a busy 3 weeks. Don' have time to work on it for more than 3 hrs at a time. :mad:
     
  16. May 4, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    Agree 100%
     
  17. May 4, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    Rakso

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    Let me know when you get the hook up
    :D
    :spending:
     
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  18. May 5, 2018 at 2:10 PM
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    Picked up this turd for $100. Needs only paint and fender welder back on (done).IMG_20180505_114739.jpg IMG_20180505_163827.jpg IMG_20180505_170219.jpg
     
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  19. May 5, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    Oddly enough, it wasn't mine. The previous owner left it there and it was in a position I couldn't grind it off. I'll take care of it when I paint.
     
  20. May 5, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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    3 inch toytec 5100 SPC uca's Pelfreybilt front plate bumper with center hoop Pelfreybilt rear plate bumper with swing out B.A.M.F. sliders with kick out Mobtown ifs and trans skid. 33's with rims that are to large.
    Welding skills are definitely improving. These are 90 degree brackets I made to attach a top to the table I made.

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