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WOW! What a beautiful job. I'd say they look "professional" but that would be an insult, they're way nicer than that.
Keep up the good work and the pics.
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You can use a circular saw to cut sheet metal without any damage to yoursaw if you use an abrasive blade and not the regular wood cutting blade. I would keep it blown out with compressed air after each use though.
If you cut masonary with your circular saw and an abrasive blade, it will eat...

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You'll not only have to change the blade, the speed will have to be reduced as well.

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Dream come True

Hi Bryce,

Congratulations on some very nice Christmas gifts and Merry Christmas. Someone loves you a great deal.

By the way, are your dad or grandad looking to "adopt" someone?

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10 lb spool

I have a Lincoln Hd and use the 10 lb spool just fine. Hope you have the adapter that came with the machine.
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HMV,
Yes, by shaving a small piece of the material to be "welded", lighting it with a match, the color, aroma of the smoke tell you which type of plastic you're working with.

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Ken,
You're correct, it's not as easy as one might think. The base material has to actually draw the fill material into it. Keeping the base at the correct temperature without "puddling" is a challenge.
The "High Speed Tip" is a must if you...

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Plastic Welder

dHi Signwave,

The Plastic Welder is called a "ThermoPlastic Welder" and is made by Pamran Elec. Co in New Jersey. It welds ABS,PVC, PE,PP and TPUP. The inital cost for the starter kit is around $180.00.
I'ts essentially a heat gun with a...

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Good afternoon all,

I'm pleased to become a participant (and newest member) in this forum. I'm not an expert welder but am gaining experience and really enjoy the time I spend working on projects. I have two MIG welders, one "stick" welder, an oxy/acetylene welder and a "plastic...