O/A "A" and "B" Fittings Question

[Ken]

Do these sizes of fittings pertain to just the hose-torch end or also to the hose-tank end?

[Ken]

TimW,

Where is Julington Creek?

I've been following the pictures and discussions of Charley on the FS site since the storm happened. I don't want to stay in my home the next time a category 4 storm is on the way.

[Ken]

What are some good online sites (price wise) for these power tools?

[Ken]

Is there any real difference in the quality of these brands' grinders, drills, reciprocating saws, etc.

(Mr. Moderator, if this is too off topic for the welding forum, I apologize and please remove).

[Ken]

Andy, how 'bout some pix of the inside of your building?

[Ken]

I'm looking at a 7hp 60 gallon oil-lubed pump model for shop use. I don't recall the PSI and air quantity off the top of my head.

Would the Spectrum 625 work well with something like this? If not, what are the specs. of a compressor I should be looking at?

Thanks!

[Ken]

Pardon the off-topic reply...Hello from Miami!

[Ken]

Uh oh. The neighbors are not going to like that.

[Ken]

I was watching Monster Garage the other night. They were making a parade float and referenced the use of helium by the federal government and in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (apparently two of the largest conusmers of helium).

They then flashed a graphic stating that experts believe...

[Ken]

I, too, am about to buy an MM210 and was wondering the same thing. I would like to have the MM251, but now we're talking a 60amp breaker.

What to do for either machine if there's no room in the breaker box?

[Ken]

I was browsing in the tool aisle the other day and came across a small air grinder and an air 3/8" drill. Why would one choose an air grinder over an electric one? Cheaper to run? More RPMs? More torque (depending on the tool)?

[Ken]

Do you have any preferences as to where you purchase hand grinders, clamps, air compressors, and other general shop tools. Is Craftsman the way to go given their warranty?

[Ken]

...actual examples of projects where you decided to use one machine over the other.

I am generally aware of the differences in the two processes. I'm just looking for examples of applications where you specifically chose to do it one way.

[Ken]

FWIW, I know there is a post around here where HAWK mentions he uses a Coolmate 4 with his Dynasty 200DX. So I'm wondering whether this could be used with the Maxstar, too.

[Ken]

First let me say thanks to all those who contribute here. I just registered, but have been reading older posts for a while. The information contained here is awesome.

I have yet to make my way to the local welding supplier. So I thought I'd ask: what do the Tig shielding gases cost?...