Anything welding

Finally got some PPE after asking a few pages back. Respirator fits well under the helmet and face shield. The vent directs any exhaust away from the viewing window under the helmet and face shield resulting in no real condensation. Will report back if anything doesn't work well in practice.

Respirator...

$41 GVS SPR449 Elipse Mask with P100 Nuisance Odour Filters, S/M

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016630UJU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

Glasses with gaskets...

$10 3M Safety Glasses, Virtua CCS, ANSI Z87, Anti-Fog, Clear Lens, Blue Frame, Corded Ear Plug Control System, Removable Foam Gasket

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AEXKR4C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

$24 3M GoggleGear 500 Series GG501SGAF, Clear, Scotchgard Anti-fog Lens, 1 Pair

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016L26QS0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

Face shield...

$30 Honeywell Uvex Bionic Face Shield with Clear Polycarbonate Visor and Anti-Fog/Hard Coat (S8510)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001VY3ACE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

 

Good Luck I just never had good luck in Below freezing temps .

which was sometimes every day for 3 months

 

That respirator is great, but sucks ass if you have facial hair especially a beard.

 

A beard I looked in the mirror 40 years ago got scared had no idea who was looking back never shaved again.

 

I have a goatee, but the "cover the intake and breathe in" test proved to be a good seal between mask and face.

I blew my nose after the last time I did any extended welding/grinding and it was black from dust/fumes etc. Figured it is worth the cost to not be exposed to that shit anymore.

 

Reminds me a story years ago when Miller PAPR system first came out The employees at one local company wanted the owner to invest in hoods for all the welders most likely $10,000.00 or more for the group.

2 of the welders ask do these hoods have enough room so we can get our cigarettes under the hood.

As far as I know it was the end of the sale.

This story was told to me years later by the Miller Rep.

 

Lol.
We do have the most expensive cigarette lighters available.

Hot MIG wire lights a smoke great...if you got a sharp apprentice, he'll have a cigarette ready for you after you finish that weld.

 

I will take your word long long ago a friend said here try this it is really makes you cool .

one puff I coughed and retched I said I don`t need to be cool.

That was the first and last many years later my friend dying from lung cancer said He wished he was a strong as I was.

 

Yesterday while replacing spark plugs, pcv valve, air filter and other general maintenance on the wife's car, my welder showed up

 

You did inspect for hidden damage before you accepted it ? I hope.

Enjoy give it a good workout full control and output after reading the operators manual .

It is crazy how fast the same machine can change in a year .

Even if it is the same model or the next

 

Box itself was in good shape.

Just won't be able to run it at all unless I hassle with taking it to work. No problem with that, just the whole unboxing and boxing part.

 

Thanks for the heads up! Ordered from them and it was here 3 days later. Now that I’ve got a bottle the welds are looking way better!

 

Cutting out the cancer.


Making patterns.


Patterns made.


Patch pieces fabbed up.



Patch pieces welded in.



Patch p[pieces primered and ready for final paint.

 

Work stuff. I don’t care for welding pipe but it pays me so I deal with it

 

Me too. Gave it a go this afternoon. Didn't bother cutting it though. Just for fun.

 

Gorgeous welds.

 

I only did mower deck repairs one way after the first few years In most cases a new deck was cheaper when you could stillbuy them.

A complete new top plate other wise it would be back in a few years to patch another spot with our damp climate when the park the lawn mover with all the grass still packed over the winter.

Just like snow plows lawn mowers show up when the grass is more the 4" tall.

 

One step closer to being done with these shelves.

On a side note, this was lame…

 

Coastal fun

 

Nice. I’ve often thought about ordering one just for the experience of welding it up and then just selling it ha.