What welding projects are you working on? Are you proud of something you built?
How about posting some pics so other welders can get some ideas?
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exnailpounder wrote: We are shop snoopers here.. :lol:
And you Sir, are the undisputed master of that art :mrgreen:
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AndersK wrote:
exnailpounder wrote: We are shop snoopers here.. :lol:
And you Sir, are the undisputed master of that art :mrgreen:
:lol: :lol: :lol: And I think of it more like a sport than an art...lol
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we need a new thread " send in your shop photos and have Jeff find
the hidden treasures" lol
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exnailpounder wrote: We are shop snoopers here.. :lol:
And you Sir, are the undisputed master of that art :mrgreen:
If Jeff shows up at your front door, don't let him in :lol:
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AndersK wrote:
exnailpounder wrote: We are shop snoopers here.. :lol:
And you Sir, are the undisputed master of that art :mrgreen:
If Jeff shows up at your front door, don't let him in :lol:
You might not get a choice.

"Are you finished with this door?" ;)



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motox wrote:don't make excuses about what tools you buy, buy the best you can afford
and maybe you will only have to do it once.
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Have a look that the rouges gallery picture of Jeff. If Jeff turns up at your door, you are about to have a very good day or a very very bad one. (Hi Jeff, the cases of beer are on the way mate.)
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LtBadd wrote:
AndersK wrote:
exnailpounder wrote: We are shop snoopers here.. :lol:
And you Sir, are the undisputed master of that art :mrgreen:
If Jeff shows up at your front door, don't let him in :lol:
He would be welcome at my house





(I don't have any tools in my house :mrgreen: )
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jrporter wrote:EtroniX - nice stand! I just joined the forum this morning, and the first thing I did was a search for bandsaw stands. You must have posted right after I did my search. I have a HF 4X6 that needs the stand replaced. I may not copy your design, as I already have casters and a bunch of angle I want to use, but thanks for the inspiration. Seeing your work might be the kick in the rear I need to get going. :)
I have a multipurpose machine (only used Mig so far) and am getting ready to try Tig for the first time - double inspiration!
If my first project is an inspiration, by all means go ahead :-)
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exnailpounder wrote:Somebodies been practicing aluminum welding. I see that big chunk of practice laying on the floor near your cycle lift. We are shop snoopers here...you've been warned :lol:
A lot of practise :-) and lots to learn...
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exnailpounder wrote:Somebodies been practicing aluminum welding. I see that big chunk of practice laying on the floor near your cycle lift. We are shop snoopers here...you've been warned :lol:
A lot of practise :-) and lots to learn...
It looks like you are well on your way there my friend. You have some nice toys to play with.
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Just a thought. Any solid fixtures that I have built ( work stands -stoves etc. ) with 4 legs I put 2 leveler screws on one side at the feet. With a solid structure no matter how accurate you build it the floor under is seldom perfect. That way if you move your saw around a quick turn of a bolt will fix any wobble. Also as was mentioned -wheels are a marvelous tool. All my movable fixtures have wheels and its easy to reconfigure the shop for whatever project your working on. :idea:
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EtronX wrote:
exnailpounder wrote:Somebodies been practicing aluminum welding. I see that big chunk of practice laying on the floor near your cycle lift. We are shop snoopers here...you've been warned :lol:
A lot of practise :-) and lots to learn...
It looks like you are well on your way there my friend. You have some nice toys to play with.
Thank you, exnailpounder :-) I am having a lot of fun. Tried on some Stanley blades today. The one to the left is the first try. Second on the right.

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homeboy wrote:Just a thought. Any solid fixtures that I have built ( work stands -stoves etc. ) with 4 legs I put 2 leveler screws on one side at the feet. With a solid structure no matter how accurate you build it the floor under is seldom perfect. That way if you move your saw around a quick turn of a bolt will fix any wobble. Also as was mentioned -wheels are a marvelous tool. All my movable fixtures have wheels and its easy to reconfigure the shop for whatever project your working on. :idea:
I was thinking about putting some leveler screws in, but the material in the square tubing is pretty thin. I also thought about welding in some small nuts for adjustments, but also disregarded that due to the size of screw that would fit inside.

The band saw will have its own place in the garage. I don`t think I will be moving it around much. Maybe some wheels after a while. Time will show.


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You must have some good eyes to weld that small...or a good cheater in your hood. For just getting your wings you're doing a fine job. One day you will look back and wonder what is so hard about it.
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exnailpounder wrote:You must have some good eyes to weld that small...or a good cheater in your hood. For just getting your wings you're doing a fine job. One day you will look back and wonder what is so hard about it.
+2.5 on the nose :-)
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Nice work for your first job, you built a mighty fine piece.

With your base now being open it would be a breeze to add a coolant system to your saw, your blades will last 2x as long or more.

A 115Vac sump pump, 5 gallon bucket, window screen, rubber hose, and galvi sheet metal to make a catch pan.
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Rudy Ray wrote:Nice work for your first job, you built a mighty fine piece.

With your base now being open it would be a breeze to add a coolant system to your saw, your blades will last 2x as long or more.

A 115Vac sump pump, 5 gallon bucket, window screen, rubber hose, and galvi sheet metal to make a catch pan.
Thanks for the advise. I might do this. The parts I am cutting gets pretty warm.


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