Made some hold down clamps out of some 5/8” round bar and a few old HF clamps. .
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The welding table top is all welded together.
The welding table top is all welded together. Took my time making sure everything was clamped down and flat. You can never have too many clamps. 😉
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I have been wanting one of these for years!
I have been wanting one of these for years! Can’t wait to build it and start putting it to use. .
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Starting to get more done to the shop again.
Starting to get more done to the shop again. Ran a couple 220v circuits for each of the welders plus a 110v circuit for some much needed outlets. Changed my plans a bit and swapped the welders to the east wall so the runs are shorter.
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Decided to raise the workbench up to a total of 40”
Decided to raise the workbench up to a total of 40”. Seemed like it was going to be tall, but I really like it. It’ll match up well with the soon to be ordered @weldtables welding table.
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Getting all the TIG and other welding stuff organized.
Getting all the TIG and other welding stuff organized. Bought this tool cart used and cleaned it up. Now I just need to get better at using all this stuff.
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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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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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TIG is so much harder than MIG.
TIG is so much harder than MIG. This was the best of the bunch of my first few passes of mild steel. Lots of practice to come. .
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Spent some time in SketchUp trying to figure out a workshop layout.
Spent some time in SketchUp trying to figure out a workshop layout. It’s amazing how small this space becomes when you start filling it full of stuff. This will also help me figure out where I need outlets.
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