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Forum: General Discussion 04-10-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,125
Posted By 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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Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-21-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 180,816
Posted By 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...
Forum: Shop Safety 02-21-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 82,500
Posted By 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...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-05-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,411
Posted By 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...
Forum: Shop Safety 08-21-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,095
Posted By 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...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-11-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,090
Posted By 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,...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-03-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,311
Posted By 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...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-22-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,016
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Discussion 05-08-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 29,316
Posted By 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...
Forum: Shop Safety 04-01-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,500
Posted By 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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