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Scott Hightower
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General Discussion
04-10-2011, 07:34 AM
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Alternative Methods to heating
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Scott Hightower
I know a guy who uses a roofing torch attached to...
I know a guy who uses a roofing torch attached to a standard 20LB propane tank. Doubles as a source for your BBQ.
Scott
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Basic questions and answers
02-21-2011, 04:40 PM
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What you need to get started in metal shaping
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180,839
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Scott Hightower
When it comes time to join thin sheet metal you...
When it comes time to join thin sheet metal you will likely want a small mig welder. For your work you can get away with a 110volt machine running .023 wire. If it is in the budget you can upgrade to...
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Shop Safety
02-21-2011, 04:35 PM
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How cold is too cold?
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Scott Hightower
Most winter days in my race shop in Canada the...
Most winter days in my race shop in Canada the temperature inside was only 50 degrees. With outside temperatures of 20 below, 50 was an accomplishment and it felt warm.
The coldest I have been is...
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Automotive Projects
02-05-2011, 06:35 PM
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TQ midget rebody
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18,411
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Scott Hightower
Sweet!!!!!! I am a super-late-model stock...
Sweet!!!!!!
I am a super-late-model stock car guy myself but we build all of our own equipment as well.
I taught myself how to weld and we even built our own fiberglass molds for some of the...
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Shop Safety
08-21-2010, 08:33 AM
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Fading eyesight and welding
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12,095
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Scott Hightower
safety glasses with cheaters
I like the light.
I have also found some safety glasses that have a cheater lens, bifocal's.
Just like the readers you get at the corner store they come in various strengths.
At age 45 I was...
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Automotive Projects
07-11-2010, 08:16 AM
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55 Chevy Truck Project
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25,090
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Scott Hightower
Undercut
If you are using MIG, the torch head angle can greatly affect undercut in sheet metal welding. Try a few different angles on scrap metal and you can see the difference. Of course practice, practice,...
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Basic questions and answers
07-03-2010, 01:42 PM
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Why is it?
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6,311
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Scott Hightower
Raise the car
Yep!!!!!!
Working on an old rust bucket can be a pain. To limit my frustration I invested in taller jackstands and a floor jack with greater reach. I can't quite stand up under the car but that...
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Basic questions and answers
06-22-2010, 11:00 AM
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Finish Welding Help
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10,016
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Scott Hightower
grinding the corner
If you get full penetration you can grind the corner flush with a tiny radius and the part will still hold together.
The bad news is, when you cut the holes in the surface you may accentuate the...
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General Discussion
05-08-2010, 10:39 AM
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What is hardening mig welds?
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29,316
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Scott Hightower
MIG vs TIG
A little off topic but if you are welding aluminum with MIG you should use straight Argon, otherwise stick with a 75/25 mix or 80/20 mix.
Another benefit of TIG is that it is easier to lay down a...
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Shop Safety
04-01-2010, 10:39 AM
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Safety
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15,500
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Scott Hightower
Welding & Cutting Safety
When welding and cutting there is more to worry about than just the fumes. I will share 2 welding/cutting accidents from my plant.
The first guy was off work for weeks. He kept the tongue of his...
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