AC/DC Thunderbolt and welding 2" & 3" thin wall tubing.

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Guys,

Thank you for the starter information. It's "standard" 2"x2" tubing; 16 ga. about .065 thick.

So, start with a pound of 3/32" 6011 rods and see how things go?

Thanks for the help....

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It's been about 8 years since I picked up my welding rods....

I'm about to start a 10' x 52' framework for a solar panel ground array. Lower posts start at 5' above the ground and the rear tubing posts are 10'. The angle the framework facing South is 32 degrees. The vertical legs are...

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It was the welding and metals professor at Tarleton State University, some 35 years ago... Dr. James Larimore......

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I agree. When the college and made their own welding booths and then used metal piping for the Oxy-Acetlene hookups, the college instructor had those pipes cleaned almost a dozen times by pulling rags and solvents through all those pipes to get rid of any contamination and especially grease. All...

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When I was taught to use a cutting torch, one safety issue concerning the hazzards of using pure Oxygen still catches in my mind.

I was taught to NEVER wear any outer wear that has wool. It was said that if there was a leak in the Oxygen lines or valves, that Oxygen has a natural electrical...

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When I was taught to use a cutting torch, one safety issue concerning the hazzards of using pure Oxygen still catches in my mind.

I was taught to NEVER wear any outer wear that has wool. It was said that if there was a leak in the Oxygen lines or valves, that Oxygen has a natural electrical...

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Have you used or made a good compost maker?

Surely someone has built one of these? With cucumbers selling in North Central Texas for .89 cents EACH...growing veggies is going to have to be a MUST for good taste and price...

Thanks,
Bill

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I know that there are a lot of different plastic compost makers out there, but their cost..... WHEW!!.

Have you built a BIG compost maker that really works well? I'd like to make compost in dual 55 gallon barrels to get my Square Foot Garden Frames up and going.

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Cart for Wire Welder and Future Plasma Cutter

I made this to carry both welder and future plasma cutter. There's room for a small bottle of welding gas.

Below the machines is a storage area for welding helmet, gloves, coiled leads, and the doors help keep the sparks...

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Try as I did, I couldn't get this ready for the Contest that ended on July 5th. Here is a 7' by 8.5' arched trellis made from chainlink posts as well as 3/8" and 1/2" steel Rebar for getting a 12' by 20' raised bed garden ready for a Fall Garden.

Let me know what you...

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Thanks

Thanks for the compliment. The key to build things is to "gather" your supplies ahead of time and when you find them for pennies on the dollar. Keeping your ideas in your head so you'll know what you'll need will help with costs and knowing what to look for....
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posting problem

Got help from the System's Administrator.

Ok, third try to post picture of workbench's new partner, a wire welder/plasma cart.

Using parts and pieces from discarded Office furniture and cabinets, and parts from a discarded lightweight...

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The NEXT STEP: Brand Name Band saw Blades....

Tom,

If you should decide on a Brand Name saw, by doing a "Band Saw Blades" search on EBAY, you can get some good deals on blades that will fit your new saw...

Bill

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The Law

You might be a major welder, but in the eyes of the Law, you're a minor.

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Choose your casters CAREFULLY...

FD,

Be sure to get the casters that are rated at, or higher in load bearing capacity, than your workbench weighs. The reddish colored Polyurethane caster wheels seem to work the best on concrete, but under a standing load, they may...