Anything welding

I need to tweak this thing. Not cutting 100% straight. Then again I have to mount it properly.

 

That link posted was good info.

If you must do it though you can do it pretty safely if its grinded off the best you can. There will be the bad gas given off but in a much smaller amount. If its a simple thing to weld pick up a cheap respirator and chemical fume cartridges. Stand upwind and out of the smoke as best you can.

Id still avoid it if at all possible though

 

my Lincoln welder doesnt like 19 degree weather...I had to patch my snow plow on my atv but I got it.

 

I don't understand the miter gauge? I see no way you can get a precise cut with that gauge. I think its more as a marketing gimmick. The saw will cut just fine freehand.

 

back to the days with just a arrow with the word up

Even though most of my machines are digital I seldom look at them set up from sound and sight

I am pretty sure all the current Miller Mig line is inverter based till you get to some of the 3 phase units

Inverters are here the downside is so very expensive to repair out of warranty

 

Haha I went to two interviews and didn't even make it to the interview because I heard a couple different machines just chicken shitting and the background . I said thank you for the time but I'll be going elsewhere haha

 

I know what your saying .

I get so many who insist the machine is broken it welded just fine with these settings yesterday or however long it took to get there .

do the prepower checks all is good power it up fine tune the voltage the wire speed it works just fine seems to happen where the shop foreman can`t weld. Sometimes I feel Bad for having to bill them $ 300.00 or better

Seems to happen more during Heat waves and really Cold snaps

 

For those of you running tube notchers on a consistent basis, what are yall using to drive them? my battery powered drill is not liking the constant use. The best thing I can think of is a low RPM/ high torque mud mixer but I wanted to get some input before buying one. This is what I'm currently considering.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1-2-in-Spade-Handle-Mud-Mixer-R7122/100523157

 

I use this guy

 

Any issues with it running at 850 RPM vs something closer to 500?

 

Nope. Having the handle on the side makes it easy to hold on to in my opinion. I use Tap Magic cutting oil for every cut and use Lennox hole saws. Cuts easily

 

Nice. That's definitely less expensive than what I was looking at. My biggest issue was really just overheating batteries and my only corded drill runs at 2500 rpm. Way too fast for steel. This should work great.

 

In my opinion it works perfectly for the notcher!

 

Are these the drill motors that just got recalled for shock risk?

 

Kinda funny i just say the recall...but these are the drill models

DeWALT DWD110 and the DWD112 drills (both are 3/8" chucks)


Ill have to check mine when I get home as I honestly dont remember what one i have for corded

 

Mine is the DW235G

 

Why would anyone doing metal fab buy a 3/8 chuck?

 

Why would anyone buy a 3/8 Chuck?

 

Side note. I'm sure it's been covered.

But what's everyone's favorite custom / modified tool or fixture? As fabricators, we all have them . Figured it'd be an interesting topic. Maybe throw some pics in. Could also include your favorite tool on the side as well

 

These are my favorite fab squares. I use them for wood working as well as metal fabrication.

I need to make some more, I keep giving them away.