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Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by linked2002, Aug 19, 2011.

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  1. Feb 6, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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    I always tell guys who think prices are high on stuff to go look at parts for an 80 series and let me know what you think then. lol Compared to alot of other models the Tacomas are very cheap to buy for.
     
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  2. Feb 6, 2012 at 12:34 PM
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    Yeah x3 on that one I have one sitting on a shelf in the shop that I used for a wile then my eyes started to hurt and I said screw that and bought a Miller Elite.
     
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  3. Feb 6, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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    Yeah you guys are fabricators too. For a recreational use...it does the job. If I welded daily, or even monthly, I'd buy a good one.
     
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  4. Feb 6, 2012 at 1:29 PM
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  5. Feb 6, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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    Very true for just a little mig welding it's fine but your fabricating or tig welding it's not great.
     
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  6. Feb 6, 2012 at 1:31 PM
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    I have one and it flickers when I TIG sometimes
     
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  7. Feb 6, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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    Put me SWAG press brake together today.

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    My welds are starting to get better. Welding with a 110v gasless MIG.

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  8. Feb 6, 2012 at 2:30 PM
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    I've never used a nice one. I do prefer the solid shades for mig though since there really is no need for an auto. Just stick the wire where you want it, put the hood down and go:)
     
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  9. Feb 6, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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    Same. Even when I pracitce welding for an hour my eyes get a tad sore with my lincoln solid hood.
     
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  10. Feb 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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    MMMMM COPENHAGEN STRAIGHT!!! always gets me through rough patches. hahahaha
     
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  11. Feb 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM
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    if that happens you need to step to the next shade up. if your using a solid shade, invest in gold tinted lenses, if your welding with an auto, try to look for a "blue screen" auto. they are difficult to locate but the arc appears a bright blue instead of a green, much easier on my eyes from what ive noticed. i could sit at the bench of my old job and throw welds out all day without even a trace of welders eye.
     
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  12. Feb 6, 2012 at 2:48 PM
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  13. Feb 6, 2012 at 2:48 PM
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    I'll look into It. I think I have a #9 in it now.
     
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    try 10
     
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    10 is my normal shade as well. 9 is a bit light for long term welding (in my opinion).
     
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  16. Feb 6, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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    9 seems to work better for awkward angles when I can't get my big head in close enough lol
     
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  17. Feb 6, 2012 at 3:01 PM
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    Now toss those arbor plates and buy some real plate steel ones. I have these and they are way better http://www.battlementfab.com/Arbor-Plates_p_59.html
    I use the HF ones to weight down the thin sheet on the Plasma table.
     
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  18. Feb 6, 2012 at 3:04 PM
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    i feel your pain. i have a wayyy larger than average head as well hahaha.
     
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  19. Feb 6, 2012 at 3:16 PM
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    Those are nice.

    For using the press brake, would a solid row of bricks be better?
     
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    NO!!! they will shatter just like those HF arbor plates if you put too much pressure on them.
     
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