No doubt you have considered removing the fuel tank and protecting the other fluid carrying lines. I'm doing the same thing on my 81 Isuzu PuP (Chevy LUV)...
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lynn_b_nutz
Nov 3, 2008 4:20 pm
Fuel tank, fuel lines, brake lines, parking brake cable and linkage, and electrical wiring. It's embarrassing to have to explain to your buddy that the brake...
3669
ridethesnake7miles
ridethesnake...
Nov 3, 2008 4:28 pm
Oh yeah, the tank is out and all the lines are well out of harms way. After a few stitches from a piece of tubing hitting me in the head, I started welding up...
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ridethesnake7miles
ridethesnake...
Nov 4, 2008 2:22 pm
Do any of those shirts have instructions on how to weld up my frame? ... with...
3672
tbarker_xxx
Nov 11, 2008 2:21 am
Mostly we talk about welding big things, and I've done them. But I have in mind a welding task at the other extreme. I like a bifocal eyeglass frame that is...
3673
parkerwelds
Nov 11, 2008 2:57 am
... good ... You might try a jewlers torch, (they are much smaller that the one's we use...)and try going with silver soilder. That will be much easier than...
3674
jasper vernon tan
jasperctan
Nov 11, 2008 4:12 am
Hi everyone, I have an inverter type MIG welding machine I used for aluminum. However it seems that there is a lot slag spattering when I'm using the torch....
3675
lynn_b_nutz
Nov 11, 2008 2:01 pm
Speaking of jewelers, take your frames to a jeweler, one who specializes in repairing fine jewelery. If it's that important, check with someone who does...
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Jerry Smith
anvilsandink...
Nov 11, 2008 2:08 pm
Thank you to all of you who are veterans. Jerry...
3677
Eyup Karaca
xkaracaus
Nov 11, 2008 3:20 pm
for joining such tiny parts, brazing is absolutely more superior than welding. a high silver alloy (like 40% Ag) with some flux (a fluoroborate), and even a...
3678
lynn_b_nutz
Nov 11, 2008 8:55 pm
Speaking for myself, you're welcome. Thank you for remembering. Lynn B....
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Jerry Smith
anvilsandink...
Nov 17, 2008 2:41 am
I want to run a line out to my foundry building the distance looks to be 180 to 200 feet from the main panel. This would be a a 240v 60 amp circuit. Most...
3680
Area6285
shadowtechd
Nov 17, 2008 3:27 am
Alimunum wire is the worse you could run. Mostconstruction zoning ahs made aluminum wire illegal as it contracts and expands from the current flow too much and...
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Olympic
olympic1200
Nov 17, 2008 4:32 am
... Jerry, I searched the web for wire sizing and came up with # 6 copper....
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Ken
av8or_cfi
Nov 17, 2008 2:51 pm
Jerry, I had a similar problem a number of years ago. I found that it was actually less expensive to get a new meter and service panel for my shop. As it...
3683
Jerry Smith
anvilsandink...
Nov 17, 2008 3:05 pm
Olympic, Â It may come down to copper or aluminum depending on price. Copper has come down a bunch in recent weeks, right after I got done rewiring my shop....
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Jerry Smith
anvilsandink...
Nov 17, 2008 3:07 pm
Ken, Â The shop and the panel are a separate service from the house, even thou the metter is located on the house, next to the house meter. The shop has a 400...
3685
lynn_b_nutz
Nov 17, 2008 3:57 pm
Spend the money and get copper wire. Aluminum wiring is a really bad idea. Remember, if money is all it takes to fix your problem, you don't have a problem....
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Jerry Smith
anvilsandink...
Nov 17, 2008 4:01 pm
Lynn, Â Thanks, I will do that. Â Jerry ... From: lynn_b_nutz <lynn_b_nutz@...> Subject: Re: [SPAM][welding_group] Wire Gauges To:...
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David G. LeVine
sirdave144
Nov 17, 2008 6:07 pm
... Jerry, no way. Insulated conductors in a tube MUST be derated, or you will see the wires get hot enough to cause problems. Six gauge, three conductor TW ...
3688
Jerry Smith
anvilsandink...
Nov 17, 2008 6:31 pm
I can not go overhead, because this is an area where I also store my tractors and related implements, that stuff can be too tall for power lines that are not...
3689
mbonfire2002
Nov 18, 2008 2:24 pm
First let me say I am not an electrician, so you can discount my input accordingly. I have, however, done a good deal of observation and research on the...
3690
Jerry Smith
anvilsandink...
Nov 18, 2008 2:42 pm
The run from the pot to the house meter is aluminum, that is what the electric company installed. I have from that meter box to the panel in the  main shop,...
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Jerry Smith
anvilsandink...
Nov 18, 2008 2:47 pm
I forgot to mention that I use a lot of electric panels, and disconnects in my wiring, I want everything to be safe and work safely. Many times I will put "5...
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David Christensen
dnchrist
Nov 18, 2008 3:40 pm
I'm confused. I think someone building a new shop should stay away from aluminum wire completely. Copper wire is more expensive, but it is a much better...
3693
Ken
av8or_cfi
Nov 18, 2008 4:18 pm
I agree, use copper just have it installed so that it cannot be easily removed by copper thiefs....
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uhmgawa
Nov 18, 2008 5:24 pm
... Cost is the main issue. AL wire is substantially lower cost compared to copper and is about all you will find from around #6..#4 and larger conductor...
3695
Jerry Smith
anvilsandink...
Nov 18, 2008 9:03 pm
If you are using equipment meant for aluminum connections, you can use it. if you are rewiring an old house that has aluminum wiring, you need to do what is...
3696
Bill Rubenstein
stubbygroup
Nov 20, 2008 1:02 am
I have a number of wood lathe tool rests which have small casting defects -- the surface which should be machined smooth ends up with a few small pits which...
3697
Bill Rubenstein
stubbygroup
Nov 20, 2008 1:34 am
One thing I've thought about... I frequently use TIG without any filler at all for steel. Would it work to just melt a little of the cast iron to cause it to...
