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[MMW]

I thought you had a motorized set up to twist these? Maybe I'm thinking of someone else?

[MMW]

Here is what they look like assembled. All total 4 pcs. The center block moves while the ends get bolted stationary. Slides on the two outer pipes and the center is threaded which moves the block.

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[MMW]

If you are not capable of welding it water tight then weld an aluminum pipe coupling on each end, then screw a pipe plug in with sealant. On second thought since your welds aren't water tight that won't work. How about threaded pipe and then a threaded cap, no welding involved.

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From my personal experience I like the foot pedals the best, probably because that is what I learned on. I have never practiced for hours with the hand controls though, just used them enough to know it doesn't feel comfortable. I have a hard time keeping the torch steady while trying to move the thumb...

[MMW]

Look up the specific rod on the internet and you should be able to find the parameters for it. I would start on the McKay site.

[MMW]

Some sort of adjuster. Think cross feed on a lathe although they are not that. I'll post finish pics soon.

[MMW]

https://www.mcmaster.com/#welding-rods/=1d0bolt

Here you go. Just down a few lines you will see "wear resistant stick electrodes" click on that.

[MMW]

Just to clarify upon the above. Take the inside diameter of the circle you wish to make from rod/tube plus the diameter of the rod. This gives you the centerline of the rod/tube when formed. Multiply times pi. This will give you the stretch out of the material. When you roll pcs. you will end up...

[MMW]

Very nice work. I take my hat off to you for taking the time to do quality stuff for yourself. One thing I am guilty of is doing very nice stuff for customers and then when I do something for myself I rush through it to get back to the paying work or just never do it at all as I'm busy doing work...