Made some hold down clamps out of some 5/8” round bar and a few old HF clamps. .
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The welding table top is all welded together.
The welding table top is all welded together. Took my time making sure everything was clamped down and flat. You can never have too many clamps. 😉
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I have been wanting one of these for years!
I have been wanting one of these for years! Can’t wait to build it and start putting it to use. .
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Starting to get more done to the shop again.
Starting to get more done to the shop again. Ran a couple 220v circuits for each of the welders plus a 110v circuit for some much needed outlets. Changed my plans a bit and swapped the welders to the east wall so the runs are shorter.
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Decided to raise the workbench up to a total of 40”
Decided to raise the workbench up to a total of 40”. Seemed like it was going to be tall, but I really like it. It’ll match up well with the soon to be ordered @weldtables welding table.
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Getting all the TIG and other welding stuff organized.
Getting all the TIG and other welding stuff organized. Bought this tool cart used and cleaned it up. Now I just need to get better at using all this stuff.
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Completed a week long class in TIG (GTAW) at Lincoln Electric Welding School.
Completed a week long class in TIG (GTAW) at Lincoln Electric Welding School. Hats off to our instructors, Lance and Karl. They’re tops! I appreciated the attention you can only get one on one. Unexpectedly, we also learned a lot about metallurgy. Nice bonus! Lots of time under the hood. Still need lots of practice. Hoping to score some scrap metal from some local scrap yards and still need to get a lot more filler rod. Might have to find some more classes to take!
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Experimenting with some silicon bronze filler wire.
High Frequency Start explained.
I’m starting to get there. Need lots more practice.
I’m starting to get there. Need lots more practice. Thanks @coonasswelder for the instruction!
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