I think I’ll get some of that for home I’ll be able to compare it VS the ones of grainger, ordered those through work since they were nice enough to buy them.
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I think I’ll get some of that for home I’ll be able to compare it VS the ones of grainger, ordered those through work since they were nice enough to buy them.
I'm gonna give these a try for wrenches.
ToolBox Widget: 100% Modular Tool Organizers for your Toolbox.
I'm guessing his socket storage will be similar, if/when he comes out with it
ToolBox Widget: 100% Modular Tool Organizers for your Toolbox.
I'm guessing his socket storage will be similar, if/when he comes out with it
S4Cruiser
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Those are slick looking! Keep us posted when they arrive!
RedHeadedStepChild
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Hire Tactegra Lean Six Sigma consultants. They'll 5S the s*** out of those tools for you.
I thought we were rid of you?
JToobe
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Looks like Rice's MUD sabbatical is over????
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The big one on the left is not a brass punch!
Pretty pumped on this got it for Christmas gift from my wife looking forward to welding some stuff up at home trying to source a full size tank now but flux core will do for now.
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Sweet! Congrats! Airgas leases might not be a bad option.
That’s what I’ve heard I’m trying to see about the someone knows a guy route right now may have an extra bottle I can buy and then I’ll have to refill.
Originally I got a Lincoln handy mig but thanks to a gift card and some discounts from my friendly neighborhood Lowe’s also the phrase “buy once cry once” echoing in my head. I know this isnt the top of the line but looking forward to getting everything I have planned done with it!
S4Cruiser
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The arc3 here in Durham seems to have decent prices. I picked up a tank when I got my tig and it was way less than I thought I would’ve been.
Just found my receipt. Purchased tank for 155.92 and had it filled with argon for 13.16. Was a 80 cf tank.
Nice thanks man I’ll look into that cus that’s cheaper than I’ve found so far.
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Get the biggest tank you can get your hands on and own. The larger the tank the less it costs (per cubic foot) to fill.
The stores will rent tanks in month intervals, but I was quoted something like $100 a month for the largest size, obviously not worth it.
The stores will rent tanks in month intervals, but I was quoted something like $100 a month for the largest size, obviously not worth it.
NCFJ
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A tank is an investment tool. Buy the next size larger tank than the one you can afford The guys above are correct, much cheaper to fill a big tank than a small one several times. Bite the bullet, give up something for a few months etc. Oh yeah, small tanks always seem to run out just when you are hitting your stride.
You never really own the tanks, best you will do at most places is a 99 year lease. It's all legal BS but you do not want to get involved with tank maintenance any way.
The guys above are correct, much cheaper to fill a big tank than a small one several times. Bite the bullet, give up something for a few months etc. Oh yeah, small tanks always seem to run out just when you are hitting your stride.You never really own the tanks, best you will do at most places is a 99 year lease. It's all legal BS but you do not want to get involved with tank maintenance any way.
Alright sounds like a plan then I’ll likely hold out a month or two then, plus most welding will be outside exposed to the elements for now so the flux core can do its thing for a bit. Likely I’ll go with an 80cu ft just because I don’t have room and will have to be able to move the welder from the shed to the side of the house for welding.
What do you guys suggest for cutting metal on a budget? I have a 4 1/2” grinder and maybe a 6” somewhere in a storage box may be just hand sawing it up for a bit.
What do you guys suggest for cutting metal on a budget? I have a 4 1/2” grinder and maybe a 6” somewhere in a storage box may be just hand sawing it up for a bit.
lumbee1
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Learn with flux core. Hate it, hate the smoke, hate the sparks, but own it likes it's your bitch. Then move to MIG and truly appreciate how easy it is.
