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I have an FS55 (I think) straight shaft trimmer with a few different attachments, trimmer head, chainsaw, and hedge trimmer. I love it, use it often. They sell an edger attachment as well. I'm a fan.
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It looks as though the FS90R I have has been replaced with a "low emissions" model, the FS91. Regardless, mine is 8 years old now and is the bees knees (still don't know what that is, but it's good). Lots of power, easy start, easy tune, etc.
FS 91 R Weed Trimmer for Professionals
Might be time for an upgrade. My FS90 is a beast to start. It's easier to just put a new chinese carb on it annually than anything.
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Correction, I have a fs110 bought used. Not a one-pull start but it runs real well.
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I've had a huskvarna straight shaft trimmer that's 7 years old. Starts 3rd pull every time and has required zero other than fuel. I typically use the gas in a can from HD or Lowes.
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I finally made some progress organizing the garage. It is a work in progress but a few hours a day and I should be up and running by the end of the week. I already have some back logged projects I want to get started on.
Johnny, what is the name of those lights? I am sucking in the light dept.
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lumbee1
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I checked them out. They are not cheap but they also put out 4 times the light of a traditional LED light and in a package about the size of a briefcase.
I need some help. I don't do a lot of welding but I've had my #2 tank run out twice when I needed it. How do I upgrade for cheap?
Back story: I started welding with flux. I learned a lot but hated the sparks, smoke, and slag. The move to MIG required a tank of C25. I picked up an empty #1 tank from Harbor Freight for cheap and took it to the local Tractor Supply to swap it out. That day the staff was nothing more than a bunch of high schoolers that didn't know much about welding, gas, propane, C25 etc... I knew what I was doing was not correct but I was able to upgrade myself from an empty #1 to a full #2 for about $40. Since then I've tried the same trick to upgrade from a #2 to a #3 multiple times only to be hit with reality. The last time I tried it was on Sunday. The guy that got the tank for me said I could upgrade to a #3 for $360. Needless to say, I said no thanks.
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s***...I bought one from arc3 here in Durham for like 140 bucs filled. This was not an exchange, it was a new to me tank when I bought my TIG. I think it's 80cf but not 100% sure.
Agree. I don't remember the $$$ exactly but I purchased a 120cf for (I believe) something sub-$220.
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Depends on the size of the bottle. Airgas tends to be more expensive, but they're closer to me. Changing out a unimix 150cf bottle costs me $70 or so, but I got the bottle with the welder. It's nice to be able to just change the bottle out.
Airgas - AR CD25150 - 25% Carbon Dioxide Balance Argon Industrial Shielding Gas Mixture, Size 150 Cylinder, CGA-580
I will say, no matter what size you get, you will always run out in the middle of a project unless you keep a close eye on your regulator. Still happens to me with a large bottle, albeit not as often.
Airgas - AR CD25150 - 25% Carbon Dioxide Balance Argon Industrial Shielding Gas Mixture, Size 150 Cylinder, CGA-580
I will say, no matter what size you get, you will always run out in the middle of a project unless you keep a close eye on your regulator. Still happens to me with a large bottle, albeit not as often.
so, i'm inheriting a Hobart 125 welder and some misc bits from a friend/coworker. Its currently set up for flux, but he's throwing in a regulator and a new helmet, and maybe some other bits. Where would be a good source for a tank to do MIG? I should have it within a month or so, when he comes over this way for work. Total welding newbie. Last time I did anything with a welder (other than watch Rice light up the engine compartment) was doing some spot welds on sheet metal eons ago at a body shop. It was literally just plug n play (the shop owner had already dialed in the setup, and showed/watched me a few times to get the hang of it.
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Airgas. You'll have to pay for a new bottle, they aren't cheap.
Anyone have a shrinker/ stretcher for sheet metal??
I've gone a little nuts lately buying things that I haven't needed yet but will make certain things easier. I plan on using this little guy ASAP with my Motive Power Bleeder to guarantee a mess-free, one person brake fluid exchange. Fits many Toyota models. Yes, it's pricey, but 80's are a pain to bleed AND I have more free time during the day when helpers are not available. Plus I know I'll be opening the system for the caliper replacement, inviting more air inside than I'd like. Not that I need to justify a tool purchase to any of you...
Brake Bleeder Adapter
Brake Bleeder Adapter
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that's pretty cool looking - I've never seen that before.
Yeah I knew a little about them but not a ton. Blacksmiths mostly use them because you can beat the hell out of them due to the weight and shock of the hammer blow being transferred to the floor.
