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by 8tonsemi
Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Tig welding helmet
Replies: 11
Views: 3666

I thought about getting a tig finger but I don't do enough welding right now for it to be worth it. And the welder I'm thinking of getting in the future is this one http://www.longevity-inc.com/productcategory-38-tig-welders-php/tigweld-200d Or this one. http://www.longevity-inc.com/productcategory-...
by 8tonsemi
Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Tig welding helmet
Replies: 11
Views: 3666

I think I'm probably going to go with the hobart going off what you guys said.
Thanks for the help :lol:
by 8tonsemi
Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Tig welding helmet
Replies: 11
Views: 3666

I have not tried any of above so no opinion on them. I used to work with welding and I tried alot of helmets from different brands. If you going to weld much buy a good quality helmet, I love Kemppi brand helmets. Regardless just make sure that the helmet meets all safety restrictions. Its for your...
by 8tonsemi
Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Tig welding helmet
Replies: 11
Views: 3666

Tig welding helmet

So I'm starting TIG class soon and I need to provide my own helmet so I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions for a cheep reliable auto darkening helmet for TIG. My price range is about 50-120 bucks. These were a couple I was thinking of. http://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welding-accessor...
by 8tonsemi
Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Wood Turners Thread.
Replies: 4
Views: 2040

Thanks. I always burn and break my tools when I sharpen them. :D
So the ws should be a good addition to my shop.
by 8tonsemi
Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Wood Turners Thread.
Replies: 4
Views: 2040

Which one these sharpeners should I get? http://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-WS2000-Tool-Sharpener/dp/B000UJOVG0/ref=pd_sim_hi_47 http://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-WS3000-Wood-Sharpener/dp/B000PVHIMW/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1359723992&sr=1-3 http://www.grizzly.com/products/8-Grinder-Sharpener/T10097
by 8tonsemi
Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:49 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: For Sale: Never-used SGTC Supah Valve-Plus/other SGTC parts
Replies: 13
Views: 6972

c11man wrote:How long are each of the barrels?

Also very interested in the Supah valve :lol:

updated photos and dates would be nice just to make sure
4 feet long. I bought one :lol:
by 8tonsemi
Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Wood Turners Thread.
Replies: 4
Views: 2040

Wood Turners Thread.

I recently got a wood lathe and thought it would be a good idea to make a thread on spudfiles for other wood turners to show off their work and or give advice to other wood turners. These are few things that I would like to see on this thread. Sharpening lathe tool technique. Technique for carving. ...
by 8tonsemi
Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: Ammo & Parts
Topic: machinists wanted for piston building
Replies: 1
Views: 1270

Try this you'll probably get a response faster :lol:
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/the-off ... 23135.html
by 8tonsemi
Sun Dec 30, 2012 1:08 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Where to find a golf ball barrel in CT?
Replies: 19
Views: 3892

If you have irrigation stores near you, they carry hundreds of feet of SDR-21. At least around me they do.
by 8tonsemi
Thu Dec 27, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Texicannon Commission Piece
Replies: 5
Views: 2262

How did you attach the fire extinguisher? I have one and I want to use it for something like that. Thanks.
by 8tonsemi
Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: Ammo & Parts
Topic: Lathes?
Replies: 15
Views: 8428

I'll look into the lathes you posted thanks
by 8tonsemi
Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: Ammo & Parts
Topic: Lathes?
Replies: 15
Views: 8428

Thanks for the help. Everyone :)
Shardbearer-That looks like a great lathe :lol:
by 8tonsemi
Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Ammo & Parts
Topic: Lathes?
Replies: 15
Views: 8428

A little out of my budget lol. I was in the 150-1000 dollar range
by 8tonsemi
Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Ammo & Parts
Topic: Lathes?
Replies: 15
Views: 8428

jrrdw wrote:Lathes do not come with tooling. Tooling being but not limited to: cutting bits/chisels, live center, steady rest, drill chuck, boring bar etc... Do your research.
Sorry I should of been more specific I have done research I just wanted to know what a good lathe was.