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    wrecker build question

    Kevin... Flex designed in by Ford isnt bad.. it keeps the frame from actually cracking... the stresses you put on the frame by boxing it can be both good and bad... where you make it stronger you transfer those loads elsewhere.. My advice.. build the truck.. use it.. and then see if the frame...
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    Tig filler rod storage rack

    Nice job Matt... I really like the PVC slip to slip joint for holding the tube tightly in the bracket.... I assume they are glued permanently All its missing is some nice PCUT label id'ing the different rod.. I did the same thing bungy cording all the holders to my rack.. yours is much nicer...
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    Next Generation CNC Plasma Table For Small Business | Torchmate 4400-4800

    Understand.. sorry about the digit... 100 dollars doesnt hurt.. 1000 does..:-) I will speak with Chad Thanks for all your direction
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    Next Generation CNC Plasma Table For Small Business | Torchmate 4400-4800

    Great info... thank you for the expedient response When will the updated curriculum be available if you know... And I read the PDF sample page but Im wondering is there is a better description of what 1000 dollars buys exactly? and whether there are any end users on here that purchased it and...
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    Next Generation CNC Plasma Table For Small Business | Torchmate 4400-4800

    Hello All.. I hope Im not hijacking this thread and if I am please direct me to a better place to pose my questions ... I called Jim E @ Lincoln this morning about training on plasma cutting operations based upon what I had seen offered on the Lincoln site. Jim was not familiar with the...
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    Home Built Jeep Wrangler Storage

    Awesome cabinet making 101,,,, that would cost 1000.00 if you bought it
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    Retirement pieces enclosed and lit with LEDs

    Great work guys.. LASD retire here.. 30 years in the garbage of L.A. Nice to see the boys in blue burning metal Nice work and motivating me
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    Heron/Wetlands Scene Gate drawing 78"X126"

    King kong ball bearing hinges? Good for 3000#... I was just wondering.. Ive used Kong hinges many times and I wondered how heavy the gate was (especially swinging from one side and not split...) http://www.kingmetals.com/Catalog/ItemContent.aspx?ItemNumber=4963 Beautiful gate and super...
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    Lincoln square wave 200 tig

    I love my 175.. very forgiving... easy to weld with.. remember its a air cooled machine so welding at higher amperage gets a hot torch and shorter duty cycle.. but all in all for a light duty shop machine its fine. It has had zero issues in five years of use
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