Experimenting with some silicon bronze filler wire. .
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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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Getting my TIG on!
Got this old Sears/Devilbiss air compressor restored.
Got this old Sears/Devilbiss air compressor restored. Replaced all the gaskets and piston rings. New controller and regulator valve. Fresh coat of paint. Super quiet compared to my other compressor. And this one can hold 7.4cfm@125psi.
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New TIG Machine
I’ve been wanting a TIG/Stick welding machine for some time. Not because I need one, but because I want to learn how to TIG weld. I looked at a number of options, trying to stay budget friendly. I ended up getting this TIG 225X machine from Primeweld.
It’s been getting pretty good reviews, especially from some welders that are fairly critical of inexpensive chinese imports.
What sold me on it was not just the price at $775, but that it does pulse as well as AC welding – which means I can weld aluminum!
It came with a CK Worldwide torch and an upgraded foot pedal. I picked up a bottle of argon from a local welding suppliers, as well as some filler rod and stick electrodes from Harbor Freight.
It’ll take a while to learn how to do all of this with some degree of acceptability, but it’s going to be a lot of fun!
Found an old welding cart on Facebook for $20. Cleaned it up and painted it. Perfect fit!
Makes my Hobart 175 amp MIG welder look so tiny!
Trying out some 7018 on the new welder.
Trying out some 7018 on the new welder. Haven’t run any SMAW for 2 1/2 years and that was only once or twice. This machine makes it seem too easy.
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We have the power!
We have the power! Got both ends of the buried feeder wire hooked up and I now have some much needed juice in the shop.
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These little helpers have made installing the siding on the shop a breeze.
These little helpers have made installing the siding on the shop a breeze. They attach to the row below and give you a shelf for the next row, leaving the proper reveal. Sweet!
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I’m pretty sure those black wires used to be white!
I’m pretty sure those black wires used to be white! 😳 So glad I found this before it turned disastrous.
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I added these downspout diverters to the workshop.
I added these downspout diverters to the workshop. Since I had the trencher, I dug some shallower ones for these. Read my blog post (link in bio) for more!
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