Can't help with the helmet issue but wanted to say that opener is cool

Looks like it would cope with somebody hanging from the hoop, too.

Well, that all escalated quickly

A very neat repaired pulley. Well done.

That's a nice, tidy and compact unit there.
When I'm no longer a neewb it will go well in my small shop.

Great looking table there.

I, too, was a subscriber and agree with some of the comments here: some of the armchair critics of either his welding or his product reviews were quite rude. "I'd never use XYZ brand because ..." "That's just cr@ppy..." etc etc. Not helpful at all. It's a pity really, since a new...

WOW

Can't believe the incredible gap between prices of gas.

I'm only learning at the moment so it will probably be a while before I need gas since I only have stick and flux core machines.

That's a very neat and professional looking fan unit there.

Nice job.

Harry72 wrote:"Also, I'm from mid north rural South Australia."

Funny that me too... and yes 1972!

45c you up past Porta gutta somewhere, only 42c here but got too 70c+ at work

We're neighbours

Nearly snorted my coffee at Porta gutta. Seems nothing changes over the years.

Only ended up topping out at 45C in the end so it wasn't too bad

Currently 45C at the moment, approx 5 hours north of Adelaide.

Since it's not just 'down the road' I tend not to go visiting Adelaide much hence look forward to checking out the recommendations you guys have already posted.

My thanks.

weldin mike 27 wrote:Mos, an excuse to go for a blat and meet another welding tips and trickster (Mosquito Moto)

That too

weldin mike 27 wrote:Go to ebay type welding electrodes. Change the condition to used (theres a used but not used option) you may be surprised with what comes up. Postage is the killer.

Yeah, where I live postage is always a killer, Mike, but it's the price I pay for peace and quiet

I know this is an old thread (sorry for reanimating it) but for my fellow Aussies out there, who are your on-line go to people for welding supplies. I live in rural SA and am 6 hours from my nearest bunnies store so don't get there very often. My local Home Hardware/Mitre10 stocks very little. Inter...

Thanks for the welcome, guys.

Really look forward to learning a few things.

The 58 refers to the year of my birth. Usually forums (fora??) already have somebody named Doc

Also, I'm from mid north rural South Australia.

G'day everybody. I'm Doc from Australia

I'm a wooden toymaker who wants to learn some basic welding (stick and flux core) so I can make various jobs on my property easier for me to do.

I look forward to 'meeting' everybody and a big thank you in anticipation.

Regards

Doc