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

  1. Dec 27, 2019 at 12:28 PM
    Wyoming09

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    I never used one that did not have a Pilot arc

    I guess if you never used one you get used to what you have .

    Really if I did not get mine for Free I doubt I would have one. I don`t do enough Aluminum or Stainless to need one
     
  2. Dec 27, 2019 at 12:34 PM
    YumaTRD

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    Pilot arc is great when cutting on dirty or material with paint. It burns through it to establish the cutting arc. It also helps Cutting through perforated metal.
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2019 at 12:41 PM
    Rakso

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    I already submitted a claim for my current one, although it was under the extended protection plan from home cheapo ($25). They reimbursed what I payed for the machine plus I got to keep the machine, 100% functional. :D
    :lalala:
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2019 at 12:45 PM
    Wyoming09

    Wyoming09 Well-Known Member

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    Can`t beat that with a stick!!
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2019 at 1:01 PM
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    Fabrication squares and campground fire pit grills.

    I think when people are sitting home on the holidays, they make up excuses to spend money.

    I don't mind. I spent 3 hours putting things together and get to pocket some respectable cash.IMG_20191227_155343.jpg IMG_20191227_155355.jpg
     
  6. Dec 27, 2019 at 2:10 PM
    Wyoming09

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    I wonder would those fire pit grills work inside ?

    I think a indoor fire pit would be cool
     
  7. Dec 27, 2019 at 4:37 PM
    Rakso

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    Anybody have any ideas on how to build a wood burning stove?
     
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  8. Dec 27, 2019 at 4:38 PM
    Rakso

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    Hey are you on OFN forums???
     
  9. Dec 27, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    I dunno? Seems it would be better to make it out of metal...
     
  10. Dec 27, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    What is OFN?
     
  11. Dec 27, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    Wood would be fine for one time use.
     
  12. Dec 27, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    LOL, "wood burning" stove. :smack:
     
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  13. Dec 27, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    Off Road Fabrication Network
     
  14. Dec 27, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    Thank you. I've not checked that out. Honestly, most likely won't. Ive got plenty of work to keep me in folding money.
     
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    You're right.
     
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    Here’s my welding table, I need to take a finished pic.

    Top is 1/2” but when I put the top on I find its

    1. Not very square, good reason to buy a plasma cutter?
    2. Not very flat, throw an engine block on top?

    Still haven’t fastened the top, it’s just lying on the table for now.

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  17. Dec 27, 2019 at 9:34 PM
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    I choose "c".

    All of the above.
     
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  18. Dec 27, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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  19. Dec 28, 2019 at 1:27 AM
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    I am but I have not been active in quite sometime.

    Just got tired of the same thing over and over I check it out now and then when i think of it
     
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  20. Dec 28, 2019 at 1:36 AM
    Wyoming09

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    I built mine out of a sheet of of 3/8''plate a few pieces of angle a piece of 6" pipe. A door off a barrel stove kit You might be able to buy a used one for cheaper then building one.
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