Anything welding

Back purging stainless. For when I redo my exhaust on my turbo build.

 

I see. Could work good for inserting gas tanks before welding too.

 

What's everyone preferred tool for getting straight cuts? Working on 14 guage 1" steel right now and my 14" chop saw seems to deflect a lot. I didn't expect laser precision from this thing

 

slooow down while cutting.
Get your chop saw blade spinning, and gently bang it down on the material a few times. The cutting edge of those blades will get too smooth and this will help to rough it up, making it cut a bit better.
Take this with a pinch of salt, im not saying to slam the blade into the material, that is obviously dangerous.
Or, get a horizontal bandsaw.

 

....and welding fittings on brewing vessels!!

 

I use a benchtop band saw and really like it.

 

Solid advice, I havent been told this before. I'll try it out and see if my cuts improve.
Thanks

 

no problem, hope it helps!

 

Had to get creative to fit it on near the table.

 

Is the far right 1/10th of the table your “work area”

 

Yup, that's where I telework from lmao

 

Put a little less pressure on the chop saw too, and like was mentioned, tap the piece starting out. This prevents the blade from flexing. It should be able to be straight within 1/16". Beyond that, a band saw is your next best bet.

 

A short story in pictures titled Hood Pin

 

Very nice!

 

Got a little organizer for my mig consumables.

 

I need to order some consumables, and now a case.

 

Got this one from harbor freight $4.99

 

They have Tweco style consumables for a decent price, I guess I'll swing by there today.

 

A 16th is about what it is off. It was a pawn store buy so looking like an upgrade soon

 

I have that same case. Just filled it with Vulcan tips.