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    Any Zappa fans are a friend of mine too ;)

    Any Zappa fans are a friend of mine too ;)
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    Me too! Go for it. (See if they'll give you a...

    Me too! Go for it.
    (See if they'll give you a crack on a TIG welder :wink:)
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    Look pretty good to me.

    Look pretty good to me.
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    Renovate - WWF forum link

    Hi guys, I'm sure years ago there used to be a link on this forum to the Renovate forum and maybe vice versa.

    I think it would be a good idea to have links on both sites pointing to each other....
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    I posted some time back on an actual experience I...

    I posted some time back on an actual experience I had with fuel tanks. I've copied the text for the post located here: http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?p=622330#post622330
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    How's this coming along? Any updates?

    How's this coming along? Any updates?
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    Wow Edd, I'm looking forward to see how this...

    Wow Edd, I'm looking forward to see how this works out for you. I looked at going the exact same thing quite a while back. I finally put it in the too hard/expensive bucket along with most of my...
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    Nope and sorry for the late reply. That said,...

    Nope and sorry for the late reply. That said, I've never seen a plasma that can't cut 3mm.
  9. How did you go Steve, did you get the MIG you...

    How did you go Steve, did you get the MIG you were looking at?

    Personally, if I could afford one, I would go the TIG, their just so versatile. TIG welding is not too differcult and the finish is...
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    Wow, awesome boat. I didn't relise how big it was...

    Wow, awesome boat. I didn't relise how big it was until I looked at the last picture with someone inside it.
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    Welcome to the forums mate. I done exactly the...

    Welcome to the forums mate.
    I done exactly the opposite and boy do I miss being a fabricator.
    Anyhow being 32 is not too old to get an apprenticeship. You sound keen and I'm sure someone would see...
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    Lol. We used to have another saying for the times...

    Lol. We used to have another saying for the times we didn't follow rule number 1
    "There's pretty more material in the rack" :)
  13. Lol, that's a good one. I reckon it would be...

    Lol, that's a good one.

    I reckon it would be cheaper and easier to just buy a garden shed and store your bike in there ;)
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    You can also salvage sheet metal from lots on old...

    You can also salvage sheet metal from lots on old things around the house. Eg: Old stereo cabinets, washing/dishwaters machines, even empty foodstuff cans.
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    Sounds like we could really do with that National...

    Sounds like we could really do with that National ring water main now. The plus side is, beside watering us dry southerners, it would give 'em welders a lot more work ;)
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    I've found personally the best method for stick...

    I've found personally the best method for stick welding thin stuff is to do very quick welds. That is lay down a small weld about a second long, watch the glow die down (about 2-3 seconds) weld...
  17. Thread: Chinese tigs

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    That certainly has all the whistles and bells :)...

    That certainly has all the whistles and bells :) Look forward to hearing how it goes!
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    Not to overlook those Esab's too, as you can pick...

    Not to overlook those Esab's too, as you can pick 'em up with one finger, strap on ya back and go up a ladder. Great little welders. I used them in the sheetmetal trade for a number of years.

    If...
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    True, but your average home user is not making a...

    True, but your average home user is not making a ship :)

    As for 6mm plate, I would TIG it, 10mm might be another story.

    An ex-workmate of might (RIP Budgie) once welded up a large wine tank...
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    Personally, If I had the dough, I would bypass...

    Personally, If I had the dough, I would bypass buying a MIG and go straight to TIG.
  21. Thread: First Welder

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    I've got the GMC cheapy from bunnings too. It...

    I've got the GMC cheapy from bunnings too. It works great. The duty cycle is bit of a draw back but works out ok if you're a heavy smoker :) (probably does about 4-5 sticks from dead cold before...
  22. Oxy eh. I thought TIG would've been the process...

    Oxy eh. I thought TIG would've been the process of choice.
    Well, you learn something everyday :)
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    Years ago, While I was working as a labourer in a...

    Years ago, While I was working as a labourer in a Plumbing and Sheetmetal shop. We had a job come in to alter a boats aluminum fuel tank. I got the job of flushing it out. It was left with water...
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