Havn't been on lately but time has permitted a couple of small projects.
A small stationary angle grinder and storage space for vise grips and clamps. A garage sale find brought an old VIEL lathe, had a 3/4 hp motor in "stock" some scrap tubing and I have a new tool. The lathe spindle...
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leveler
Built a table a while ago, search for post, the outside orientation lets me use the table weight to clamp down my 12 inch shear for temporary jobs. Fred -
wheels
make some provision for screw down feet, prevent castors from pivoting.
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step stool
Make the base larger than the top for safety, won't tip when you reach too farLeave a comment:
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New cart
From Canada eh!
Had to add my 2 bits worth. I just finished my new cart to day. The new Dynasty deserved a new home. One in sq tube, 1 1/2 in angle iron, A desk from the local good will, paint, some wheels and presto, a cart. Three drawers for mig, tig and...Leave a comment:
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fumes and smoke
A couple of pics of a simple extractor. I weld galvanized deck posts in the garage, using fluxcore wire. Lots of smoke and crud. This fan box does a great job of clearing out the nasties. I hook the outlet through a fitting in the man door. The plastic downspout material...Leave a comment:
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fumes and smoke
I have built a small fume extractor using a 4 " inlet, shop vac outlet with a small squirrel cage blower. I will take a pic and post later to dayLeave a comment:
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Brazing
Hello to all Still fairly new here, time for an odd question. I have had good success with my Forney twin carbon arc torch, heating, bending ,brazing with the ole' buzz box. I know it's old tech but I don't have an oxy set. I now have a Dynasty 200 dx and did some brazing, works quite well even though... -
burned dynasty
I put the 50 amp plug on my dynasty to match the wall socket. My 220 v compressor only uses a 20 amp plug.Leave a comment:
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burned dynasty
Just wondering how many amp service the plug was?Leave a comment:
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up in smoke
Where did you buy the welder from? I just got mine Monday, according to most posts, this model is the top of the line, serious welder. To have one for home and hobby type stuff is pretty cool. I hope your supplier will just exchange it for a new one without sending for repairs....Leave a comment:
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Recent new member projects
Just a couple of items. Automatic boat loader, 4 yrs old. Log handler for chainsaw carving. Slip roll from internet plans. Welding bench built last week end, note hockey puck leveler/stabilizer , 1/2 in top, 2x2x.125 frame.I used the stabilizers because the castors will let the table move too... -
Ice boat
Here is a pic of my last sailer built about 7 yrs ago. Size is about that of a DN class, uses a DN sail. Fred...Leave a comment:
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Ice boat
This is your first ice sailer? I have sailed hard water off and on since 1984.Your rig looks light and should run ok. A couple of words of advice,longer runners to prevent side slip and sides at the seat. When cornering they will toss you off pretty quick. Nothing like holding...Leave a comment:
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New Dynasty 200 dx
Hello to all. Been lurking for a while, looking for opinions on the dynasty. I decided to take the plunge and purchased a new one. Have welded stick for many years on the job and hobby, have a Linc 180c for mig, old Canox buzz box (looks like Miller with crank on front) and Forney carbon arc torch....
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