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  1. frieed

    Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

    I think I need to give up. I'm just too uncoordinated and getting too old to heal fast enough. On the upside we did clear 3 trees off the path so I got that going for me. :)
  2. frieed

    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    the lab grade wash bottle (with the hooked spout on the top) I bought that is specifically for acetone is low density polyethylene (LDPE). The mustard bottle is high density polyethylene (HDPE) and is quite immune as well.
  3. frieed

    Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

    we can try somewhere else if you wish
  4. frieed

    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    I use a lot of acetone to clean steel and aluminum before I weld. this is the best dispenser I've found to date. HDPE mustard squeeze bottle is unaffected by acetone.
  5. frieed

    MIG Welding with Gas

    So I bought my MIG welder about 5 years ago. At that time I found a full 200cf tank on KSL for $150. I don't do a ton of welding, but I've done a fair amount (30lbs of wire) and I'm down to about 800psi out of the original 2200psi. The only issue is to have it re-certified for pressure. The...
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    MIG Welding with Gas

    That's why I bought mine at Humphries. They're open Sat. mornings.
  7. frieed

    MIG Welding with Gas

    A c25 tank can be used horizontal if that helps any.
  8. frieed

    MIG Welding with Gas

    An 80cf tank (one of the smallest) of C25 won't fit under your bench at 36" tall. If you really have the size constraint and want to use gas, you could possibly rig up a straight CO2 setup. I've heard of people using paintball tanks for this or maybe a PowerTank if you have one for wheelig...
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    Shop / Tools Opportunity to learn/experience welding... Episode 1

    Man does aluminum take some amps :eek: Ashton was doing some TIG practice yesterday. 1/4" aluminum T joint. With the metal cold, it took about 4 seconds to get a puddle formed with the current set to 220A (max) and the pedal floored. Once things heated up a bit, he ran around 180A. If I wanted...
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    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    And one more: I'm a little lacking for bench space so I made this turntable thing from a 12" swivel bearing and 3/4" plywood. There is a hole in the center where the cords drop through the top and a stop to limit it to 1 full turn so the cords don't twist up.
  11. frieed

    What truck next, the Kevin B. edition.

    was there a stock extended range gas tank ?
  12. frieed

    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    If anyone finds a pic of mine that doesn't show up please send me a pm and I'll fix it. maybe "don't post pictures inline" should be added to this thread https://www.rme4x4.com/threads/tutorial-posting-a-thread-reply-with-picture-attachments.37610/post-363320 just in case someone actually reads...
  13. frieed

    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    Success ?
  14. frieed

    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    The upper ones I dragged and dropped into the text box. This one I used the insert picture button. Looks like some browsers don't like inline photos. I'll fix the ones above.
  15. frieed

    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    Do you see it now ?
  16. frieed

    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    Kevin, are you on your phone? pics showed up even in your reply
  17. frieed

    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    3 sticks of 3/4", 1 stick of 1", and 8 3/4" rubber feet will yield 2 sawhorses.
  18. frieed

    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    That could be arranged
  19. frieed

    late model F150 discussion

    Even when not towing, the Ecoboost is a joy to drive in the mountains. Heading to Price with a bed full of camping gear and cruise set on 65, the truck never downshifts and the RPM's sit at about 1700.
  20. frieed

    Tricks to get a Job Done Easier

    I hate working on the ground so sawhorses are a must but most are so bulky and hard to store. I came up with this design a few years ago. I made four of these from 3/4" and 1" conduit and usually top them with plywood or a couple of old hollow core doors. They are surprisingly strong and fold...
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