meancoyote

i was getting coal in utah before i switched to propane.

I would guess its off a railcar, looks like some I have seen on them.

The class was great! Had a great time, and everyone was very nice!

I'm gonna go in August

I have a Vulcan anvil that looks just like that.

I use a NORTH welding respirator, it is cheap, works well and has replaceable filters.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/NORTH-BY-HONEYWELL-Welding-Respirator-4RM12

awesome!

Its steel. It looks to be forged not cast, but I'm not certain.The paint is very thick on it, and hard. I have some older leg vises too, but I like the new one the best. I put copper over the jaws, other then that its as I bought it. The new vise seems stronger and smoother then older ones I bought off of eBay.

That's a "new" one isn't it? Nice looking but probably way pricy!

OK will do, already ran a tank out, so far so good. i will try a forge weld. only done it a few times with coke.

this is my first gas forge, been using coal and charcoal.

its about 55 lbs.

it was today, and tomorrow, and many more to follow i am told.

it is a 3 hour drive from me and maybe it is to late to sign up? looks cool, says to bring anvil and hammer.

i think i will go

Sperian UVXK601 Welding Helmet Shade 5 to 13 I wear it for all my welding and cutting.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=uvex+k601&hl=en&rlz=1C1WZPD_enUS386US386&qscrl=1&prmd=ivs&resnum=3&biw=1024&bih=653&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=2448343107284914517&ei=i_kCTeavDca4nAfAup3lDQ&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CEcQ8wIwAA#

Yes :)

7018 is a good rod to use for most things but, on the tines you should use something like 9018 up 11018. Still low hydrogen but a much stronger.

Mmmm... Beer

I have never used it for anything other then cutting. Its great for cutting steel that has air gaps, like double wall stuff. we use it with L-OX at about 70-80 psi. the tip size I use is a #7 and it will use a 300 lb L-OX tank in about 2-3 hours of cutting. I'm not sure if the torch would have much advantage over Acetylene on a small scale. The biggest problem I have with it is that the O-rings always need to be replaced at the most inconvenient times. Also the gas tank needs to hook up to a air compressor. Its is about the best torch for cutting scrap M-60 tanks though.

I use one often. they have some issues. what are you going to use it for? it is a good torch for cutting scrap, but it takes allot of practice, and has some reliability problems. keep allot of the o-ring kits on hand. and lighting it is best done with a small propane torch.

I dont want to try poison, a dead mouse in the wall will stink I think.