Welder's Commandments?

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That's it! Many thanks, Mac!

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Searched through the humor thread here: http://www.millerwelds.com/education...t=commandments

But didn't see it in there...

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A number of years ago I saw a list of "Welder's Commandments" hanging in a shop - sort of a tongue in cheek thing. Was searching the web a bit to see if I could turn it up, but no luck. Anyone seen it?

As I said, sort of tongue in cheek but actual lessons. The one I remember...

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I upgraded my Powermax 1100 to the RT80 torch - which is similar to the torch on the G3 machines. I can cut over 1" cleanly and then switch over to the FineCut consumables and cut sheetmetal just as cleanly. You might want to look into those for your 1000....

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As others have said, good to read through this just to know I'm not alone...

My grandfather used to say "He's so educated he's lost all his common sense..." Ain't that the truth!

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Good to know I'm not the only one! I even got a friend using them in her kitchen!...

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From an earlier thread: http://millerwelds.com/education/pro...93&postcount=5

This is the full thread: http://millerwelds.com/education/pro...read.php?t=290

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Turning daily in the Tumbler, I can reduce a load of grass clippings to compost in less than two weeks... Boy does that thing warm up, though!

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Pro-Tools actually gives you plans to build a bender that uses their dies:
http://www.pro-tools.com/200k.htm

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I got lucky and came across a CompostTumbler in the local classified ads for free. It does work very well. I'd say you could probably put together something very similar with a 55 gallon drum.

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Yep, I've watched the DHL driver toss boxes from the street up onto my neighbor's porch - bounce off the wall and hit the floor and roll back to the railing......

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Cool! What are you making them out of? Just rod?

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Here is the 3M respirator selection guide: http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediaw...66SbFFCOrrrrQ-

Has all sorts of different hazards and which respirator to use for them.

And here is their guide to welding safety products: http://multimedia....

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Circular saw with abrasive wheel has worked for me...

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Sounds like for your project (boat docks) you could go either way. But consider what else you may be using it for.

A spoolgun is great for production work with a long, easy to access weld. But I'd never attempt using a spoolgun for something like a bicycle frame...