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  1. Thread: Blade Runner

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    That 3rd picture is 0.1" galvanized. I cut it...

    That 3rd picture is 0.1" galvanized. I cut it flat then bent it up. I have them laser cut now but for proto work it was great!
  2. Thread: Blade Runner

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    Blade Runner

    Last Christmas I picked up a Blade Runner by Rockwell from Lowes. My reasoning was I wanted something with the basic functionality of a band saw but I didn't want it to take up a lot of room. Since...
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    I have had to re gap before. If you exercise the...

    I have had to re gap before. If you exercise the hf start to much, like when you weld something that you can't get a good torch position, the points move probably from too much heat.
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    Can that be retrofitted into an older model? I...

    Can that be retrofitted into an older model? I like that much better.
  5. Thread: Rule of 3's

    by Ron66
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    Rule of 3's

    Had to weld up a small steel box. 4 corner welds. I remembered Jody's rule of 3's...30 pulses, 30% background current, and 30% on time. Worked like a charm. I'm glad Jody takes the time to put...
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    Yeah I was thinking about pulling it apart and...

    Yeah I was thinking about pulling it apart and giving it a good cleaning. Good thing to keep me out of trouble this weekend.
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    Found the limit of my mig

    I have a Century135 mig welder that I have owned for about 12 years now. It served me well but this weekend I had a pretty big job to do assembling some products I sell and welded for about 1.5...
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    Works like new again.

    Works like new again.
  9. Thread: Great idea!

    by Ron66
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    Great idea!

    http://youtu.be/FmY7T8ZOdwE
    I thought this was a great idea so I thought I would share
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    Even the cheap harbor freight tools are forged...

    Even the cheap harbor freight tools are forged steel and weld great. I always keep some cheap tools in my draw to make stuff like that.
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    Here's how I fixed it....

    Here's how I fixed it.
    http://www.everlastgenerators.com/forums/showthread.php/2832-Foot-Pedal-Fix
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    All fixed up again.

    All fixed up again.
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    So I was told that the behavior I was seeing in...

    So I was told that the behavior I was seeing in the video was the pulse unit being enabled so I took off the covers and here is what I found>8398
    This wire, the ground (common pin of the pulse...
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    Problem with PP256

    I was repairing my neighbors aluminum mailbox post. I was having a lot of trouble keeping the torch in the right position and I think I overheated the HF points. I say this because after a while I...
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    Finally got some pictures! 833283338334

    Finally got some pictures!
    833283338334
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    Sorry, I never think to take pictures. I'll ask...

    Sorry, I never think to take pictures. I'll ask him to snap a few when he gets it back from the powdercoater. I made the repair on the inside then we filed it down to fix the clearance issue. I...
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    First time welding cast aluminum

    Had a friend with a cast aluminum valve cover who had accidentally ground a hole in it when trying to add some clearance. He had patched the hole with epoxy but now wanted to get them powder coated...
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    I just use the hose for water cooling. I don't...

    I just use the hose for water cooling. I don't weld enough to justify a water cooler. It's also nice cause as a beginner welder I tend to need to sharpen the tungsten a lot due to contamination and...
  19. I wish there was a more comprehensive instruction...

    I wish there was a more comprehensive instruction manual for these units or even a laminated quick reference guide that explains what every knob does for all three modes cause it seems like every...
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    First time using gas lens...wow!

    I bought some gas lenses for my torch and all I have to say is wow! I had to weld a cap on some mild steel tube today. Did a fusion weld. The arc was very stable and I was able to get 1/2" stick...
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    I bought two and I use them a lot. Ironically...

    I bought two and I use them a lot. Ironically more with the mig than the tig. I love Jody's videos and they have been entertaining and very helpful. I'm happy to support him but in all honesty his...
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    It's been a year since I adjusted my spark gap...

    It's been a year since I adjusted my spark gap and I haven't had any problems since so I gave up on this idea. It should be cooling down soon so I can get back in the garage and start my welding...
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    Pedal input needed

    I'm toying around with making my own foot pedal because I find the one that came with my PP256 to be awkward. Two things annoy me. First, I can't ever tell when my torch is about to shut off. ...
  24. Thread: Learning!

    by Ron66
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    I'm just outside of Orlando.

    I'm just outside of Orlando.
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    Not me. I'm an electrical engineer by trade. We...

    Not me. I'm an electrical engineer by trade. We design patient monitors for use in MRI rooms. I think anesthesiologist have a lot more responsibility than I would care for.
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