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Well looks like I wasn't able to do much this time around. To many things got in the way and plenty of other excuses. Hope the spring/summer contest will hold better for me. Here're my vitals.
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That earlier post wasn't ment to point fingers or lay blame but just make a point. I know most of us here are sensible people with varying priorities. Nobody cut up anybody else up due to class or...

Not to get too off track, I've done the same thing with all my bills. I've had to change jobs for health reasons and it was a big pay cut. I called all my utilities and services trying to find deals....

Yeah, I didn't even think of Amazon. I've had issues about shipping policies with some of their sellers. You really can't get much from amazon up here. Ebay shipping was a killer too. Not to mention...

That's what I'd do as well if I were in your shoes. But I'm in my shoes at least for today. And up here the cheapest Nema 14-50 plug is 50 CAD before tax at the home deep. I think I mentioned it (my...

Oh! Pardon me. I always jump the gun it seems. Thanks for the correction.

I thought it was an introduction into this spring's contest. Although it doesn't make much sense as the winter contest is...

I must admit that I haven't capitalized on my time this winter. It seems my projects will have to wait for spring or summer time. A simple Wrought iron gate is in the works. That could be art...

Well, then it depends on what you have planned for the future or the cable specifically. If it's just an extension for the welder then you won't need the 120v and I'd say lop off the male connector....

There are safety reasons why you shouldn't use black and white for 240v. These are conventions laid out by the NEC for the safety of you and those that come after you. If a guy (Next homeowner,...

It's interesting to see that a lot of people are not just impulse buyers and actually phone up companies to do research. I'm much the same way and it was a call to Jean that confirmed my descision. ...

Coming from gas welding, it was soo hard to break habits like that. It's just ingrained into you that you control the puddle with tip manipulation but when using arc, specifically stick, you get...

Well, thank you for the correction. I was always under the impression that only 1 was used but that's may be due to the old wiring in my house. (+80yo) The more I deconstruct this place the more I'm...

Recumbent trikes! That's amazing and exactly up my alley. The fact that he stick welds it all is just gravy. Thanks for the site. I have a lot of reading to do. :D

Right now, I'm wonder about the...

To cover everybody's bottom side, I'll say consult with a qualified electrician first. Over here usually only the stove has dual voltage cus it has to run lights and electronics on 120v. Most dryers...

I missed this thread but it kinda hits me in the gut. I'm a city slicker and a little rough around the edges. But I don't see myself as "city folk", in the sense that I'm deviant and antisocial. That...

4 plugs? It might be a nema 14-50p. Does it look like this?

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If it does you are in luck cus that's a dual voltage plug. You can run 240v and 120v with that cord. Great for having a grinder...

Good job on the trolley. For equipment like this those welds will hold no problem. They don't look as bad as you say they do and for a first time it's not a fail. I like the idea of storage...

You have some very nice friends Travis. A cable like that is over a bill here if you buy new. 35' might just be long enough to reach anywhere in a small shop/garage. What kind of connectors does it...

I'll take your word for it as right now I don't have the tig feature setup. I can see it's much cleaner than stick, mig or even gas for that matter. About welding in the cave, it's been done and...

It may not be as pretty but that seems the route to take. Paper and die grinder that is. I just never thought of that. I have a few used endmills I can strap to a drill that'll work too. Things are...

This Porta Band thing you speak of comes highly regarded by many. Is it that ingenius? I might have to borrow one and find out for myself.

I'm sure if I really get into tig, a larger more capable...

Wow. Didn't expect to get an answer till daybreak. It's 1:30am here and I'm in the shop. It's a slow night so surfing takes up a lot of the time.

That's great idea, thanks for the link. I'm just...

Nice! I was waiting for this one too. Now all that's needed is a way to cut and fit up the tubes. Gives me a great idea for a bike trailer as a project for the summer.

That's a great bender. I'm more interested in seeing it in more detail. Looking for a design that doesn't use a die. I guess that'll be hard to find as it works so well with a die. Maybe a DIY die...

Hey Nick,

Welcome to the club! The best way to practice is to do, I'd say. Why not make the table as a practice project. Believe me everything will come back fast when you have to do it right the...