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

  1. Apr 15, 2020 at 1:11 PM
    snowboard704

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    I would just bring it by once its empty and say you need a refill or exchange. Then go from there..
     
  2. Apr 15, 2020 at 1:18 PM
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    Couldn't that introduce a bunch of risk though? Like if it was a lease, would I take on the previous owners bill? Or can they just take the tank from me? Been reading about stuff like taking my tank, I did get a great deal on the welder and tank so it's not like it's a huge loss, but I do like having that big of a tank. I still have my smaller C25 too.
     
  3. Apr 15, 2020 at 1:23 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Cyberweld.com. Bottle gets dropped off on your doorstep:)
     
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  4. Apr 15, 2020 at 2:26 PM
    snowboard704

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    Without being sure of if the tank was leased or not it is hard to say. Even some tanks that have company names on the top can be "owned tanks"....swing the tank by a competitor or other shop that fills/swaps tanks out. I wouldn't worry about it.
     
  5. Apr 15, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    Had to dig the welder out. Got a job to do at work tomorrow that I won’t be able to get to with the mig welder outside.

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  6. Apr 15, 2020 at 2:35 PM
    Shmellmopwho

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    I’ve taken other shops bottles to different shops and they swap out the tanks no problem. All they do is take the other shops sticker off and slap one of theirs on it haha
     
  7. Apr 15, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    How do you do exchanges?
     
  8. Apr 15, 2020 at 4:47 PM
    GHOST SHIP

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    Just saw I can get a full 80cf bottle for $250 shipped. That’s not bad at all.
     
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  9. Apr 15, 2020 at 4:57 PM
    Wyoming09

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    When was the last time it was used ??

    Really embarrassing if it does not start or if the brushes are stuck.

    Nothing worse then the ignition switch left on for a few weeks.
     
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  10. Apr 15, 2020 at 4:59 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    That was just the initial purchase and fill :D. Drive down the street to the local weld shop for a fill.
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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    Ahhhhh that makes more sense.
     
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  12. Apr 15, 2020 at 5:03 PM
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    In this day and age with so many of the old school people retiring who were more based on customer service then making sure the Paper work is perfect and the physical inventory and computer is spot on.

    I see differences in the same companies between different branches all within 25 miles of each other.

    I venture big difference in NJ compared to most other places.
     
  13. Apr 15, 2020 at 5:03 PM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    I always wondered about this, but my understanding of the leased tanks is they don't track each individual tank. You just pay to lease a tank, doesn't matter which one. So if you ended up with it, I would assume you'd be fine.
     
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  14. Apr 15, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    I keep a battery tender on it and crank it once a month.
     
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  15. Apr 15, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    I don't think that's the point.

    Leaving the key on while not running can burn out the coil.

    Been there, got the t shirt.
     
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  16. Apr 15, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    Gotcha. It don’t have a key. It has an ignition switch that starts it and it has to be turned off to cut the engine off. Hopefully it’s never been left on, hasn’t since I bought it new that I know of about 18 years ago.
     
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    I am new to TIG welding, so I am regularly f'ing up my electrodes. Decided to cut down on my walk time back and forth to the belt sander. Added this cute little 3" 80 grit HF wheel to my cart.

    I plan to wire it into one of the incoming 120v legs, so I won't need extension cord.

    $23.00 with 20% coupon. And, it's just damn cute.


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  18. Apr 15, 2020 at 6:48 PM
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    Hey everyone,

    I'm planning on building some adjustable UCA's pretty soon and wanted to get some opinions on what wall thickness I should go for. I can't find any info on what major companies like camburg and total chaos use, plus they use chromoly so I will probably want to go a little thicker because I'll be using mild steel.

    I'm thinking 3/16''. Thoughts?
     
  19. Apr 15, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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    I was thinking 3/16" as well.

    They can't be much more than 12 gauge from the factory.
     
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  20. Apr 15, 2020 at 7:20 PM
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    My buddy just did some Arms for his 1970 GMC and used 1.25” DOM 1/4” wall
     
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