Source for stamped steel leaves?

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Yep, +1 on the band-saw. You'll send your chop saw to the bottom of the river after you get a bandsaw....

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I can offer you this regarding the 211. I moved up from a Millermatic 135 that ran only .023 wire. 023 wire is OK if you're not doing anything heavy but if you get beyond 1/8" steel you'll wish for bigger wire. The 135 wouldn't burn more than 90 amps full throttle because it's a 120 volt machine...

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I would consider adding an expanded metal grill to the rack to protect the back glass. If the pulling chain or cable breaks it could take out the back glass.

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Howdy Gang:

I'm building a tree out of steel pipe. I'm just about done and I'm getting close to putting the leaves on. I can't find a stamped steel maple leaf large enough for scale. The biggest thing I can find is 4 and 3/16 tall by 3 and 3/4 inches wide (http://www.kingmetals.com/C...

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Have ordered abrasives from Heleta in the past but this time around I can't seem to get my order. Now Chad's not returning phone calls or emails so I can't get resolution. They're located somewhere in Houston, anyone have any knowledge or problems? I would advise against using them at this point. ...

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Sweet, thanks for the suggestions. Be back shortly with results.

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Howdy Gang:

Got the new Diversion 180 set up and running today. This is my first TIG machine but I've been MIG welding for years. I think I'm going to like it once I get the hang of it. Tell me what I'm doing wrong if you would:

1) The poor tungsten. Looks like a well worn...

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I'm trying to construct a giant wasp for yard art. I'll form the tail section first then build the rest to scale. In looking at images of wasps, the tail is not shaped like a hot dog (which eliminates pipe caps welded to a length of straight pipe.) It's shaped more like a football, tapered at both ends...

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Propane tank

Hand an idea in the shower. Cruise on over to trainhorns.net and throw your question up on their board. These guys do all kinds of stuff with air and steam powered whistles, maybe they can give you some helpful advice.

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Pressure vessels

I think you're getting into a very dangerous project here. I've learned over the years that pressure vessels are not to be toyed with, and relatively low pressures like your talking about can still take a life in the event the tank ruptures and a piece of shrapnel takes...

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Dual bottle rack

Go here: http://flickr.com/photos/ronnielyons
Look at the right side of my cart and you'll see the dual bottles I mounted.
Ronnie Lyons
[email protected]

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UP TO YOU YOUNGWELDER, HOW BAD YOU WANT THE JOB? SOMETHING I LEARNED A LONG TIME AGO...YOU NEVER GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION....

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Bottle bracket

I like it, cool idea.
Ronnie

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Tilting trailers

Hi Gurlz: Nice trailer !! Don't forget when you design your trailer, to do so in such a way that when you unload, the bed stays in the unload position and doesn't tip back forward after you drive off, or until the back wheels come back up on the deck. If you're out riding...

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Burned eyes

I've had it one time in my life and believe me you don't want it. You can burn your eyes indirectly. I was helping a welder by holding while he welded. I didn't close my eyes, but looked away at the walls and ceiling. That night my eyes were on fire, just like I had been cutting...