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

  1. Dec 25, 2018 at 12:29 PM
    koditten

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    Please review. I like what I see with those welders.
     
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  2. Dec 25, 2018 at 12:31 PM
    Wyoming09

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    I should have got you one for Christmas I was not thinking .

    This 5 day break from work was needed.
     
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  3. Dec 25, 2018 at 12:32 PM
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    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    No, just a 90 day warranty, which is why I will buy the extended warranty! Hopefully works well.
     
  4. Dec 26, 2018 at 4:51 PM
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    Got some 14 gauge material for some top plates for a customers sliders. Dimple died them and I think they turned out pretty good. First project with the dimple dies. Pretty excited.

    Still have to do the front and back obviously but here is what I had time for today in the hour of work I had to spare

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  5. Dec 27, 2018 at 8:49 AM
    coarsegold1

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    I'm using an Arcan 40T with a V block for the brake, and I would definitely recommend it -
     
  6. Dec 27, 2018 at 11:27 AM
    Rakso

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    I'll look into it.
     
  7. Dec 27, 2018 at 12:24 PM
    Shmellmopwho

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    Finished tacking together one side today. I think the fill plates came out pretty good

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  8. Dec 27, 2018 at 12:31 PM
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    Looks good. Time to dimple everything.
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2018 at 12:46 PM
    Shmellmopwho

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    Thanks dude!! Yeah I’m super excited about this dimple die set!

    Just welded up that whole side

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  10. Dec 27, 2018 at 2:52 PM
    Shmellmopwho

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    Alright, sorry guys for posting every single update lol. But here is the finished product minus paint.

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  11. Dec 27, 2018 at 7:43 PM
    Rakso

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    Finally painted and put the table together. 20181227_193436.jpg

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  12. Dec 27, 2018 at 7:48 PM
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    jubei would rather be doing something else

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    How do you like it? I really want to get one for my Bauer.
     
  13. Dec 27, 2018 at 7:56 PM
    Rakso

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    It's pretty good for what I've used it for.
     
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  14. Dec 28, 2018 at 12:52 AM
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    LS Swap with RSG Tranzilla, Custom hi clearance front bumper, Relentless: Slider's, bed rails, rear bumper, Prinsu with 40" BD s8. Dirt Designs 3.5 LT. Archive Garage rear towers/shackle flip/SUA. King Air bumps. King LT Coilovers in front. King 12x2.5 in rear. ARB rear air locker and twin compressor. SCS f5's with 33" Ridge Grapplers. 20" S8 mounted in bumper, squadron sport fog lights, squadron pro backup lights, LP6's bumper mounted.
    Ive got the 12 ton swag one and love it, only problem is size. But as soon as i get a bigger shop I'm going to buy a 40" swag and a grizzly press.
     
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  15. Dec 28, 2018 at 1:59 AM
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    You have nothing to apologize for. We love new tools and new pictures.
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2018 at 2:00 AM
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    I really like that unit, but all those different holes for different saws really bothers me.
     
  17. Dec 28, 2018 at 5:57 AM
    Rakso

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    I agree.
     
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  18. Dec 28, 2018 at 9:46 AM
    Wyoming09

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    Better then building eleventeen different models

    Just why does it bother you ??

    Don`t like all the holes close them up
     
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  19. Dec 28, 2018 at 9:55 AM
    koditten

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    Because it looks like my drill press base after my teen age nephew got done using it. Fukker could have at least put down a piece of scrap wood to drill that sheet metal.
     
  20. Dec 28, 2018 at 1:31 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Got my harbor freight titanium 140 today. Got it set up and laid a few flux core beads since I don’t have any gas. All I’ve been using is a shitty Amazon flux welder before, so take everything I say with a grain of salt.

    Build quality of the welder is awesome. Metal everything, digital gauges, nice knob feel (hehe) quality ground wire and mig gun, etc.

    Burns very smooth with minimal spatter. I can’t wait to weld more shit with it! With coupon was $380 and paid $60 for a 2 year extended warranty.

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    Bottom weld is first one, middle second, top third.


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