Salmonchaser
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Some of you guys are capable of some amazing stuff, thats all I got to say!
Metalworking Hunttalkers!
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That’s awesome! I’m a little jelly. I’ll trade you a hat if you make another!
Maybe one day, need a break after making that socket. A lot of jewelers file work
Little odds and ends to complete though it works.
Hobiecraft Lynx #45.
Hobiecraft ProAngler 12 #110
Full series of pics:
Post in thread 'DIY Truck Kayak Rack' https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/diy-truck-kayak-rack.326379/post-3836112
Hobiecraft Lynx #45.
Hobiecraft ProAngler 12 #110
Full series of pics:
Post in thread 'DIY Truck Kayak Rack' https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/diy-truck-kayak-rack.326379/post-3836112
np307
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Waiting on the helper to bring some stuff to the attic, so I figured I'd post what we've been up to. Made a set of ramps because the plant didn't plan for the difference in finished floor heights. And then made some floor chases for new lines that are getting run. Currently running some propress tubing for new hot water lines. 
Ready for our DIY build, kayak rack's maiden voyage... the concept is functioning correct. We took it for a drive w/o kayaks and didn't notice any vibration noise, etc.
Kayaks racked up easily enough for me to complete the 110# rack by myself. Surprisingly simple.
Kayaks racked up easily enough for me to complete the 110# rack by myself. Surprisingly simple.
LIK2HNT
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You just might have too much extra time on your hands. But that does look great.
LIK2HNT
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Yeah it's getting out of control lol. Before you know it I'll have a whole toolbox full.Very nice!!
Now I really know you have too much time on your hands.
np307
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Slow day in the shop today so I decided to try my hand at aluminum for the first time. Made a pencil holder for my wife's desk. 
np307
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We've done some tedious work but I don't think I've been as happy to see something leave the shop as I will be when this project is over. Making 4 trays for a parts coating machine. Each tray has a total of 336 welds involved. 
np307
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Fun project today. A freestanding mounting stand for a cabinet. Goes on the production floor so everything had to be sealed up, including sleeves for where the legs go. 
Beginner welder here. Started playing around with a bench top welder and soon found out how hard it is to see where you're going with the weld. I can't see anything but the weld pool! What do you all use to mark, or get a better view of, the weld pool?
Redmt
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Better welding hood. You can't go wrong with a Jackson True Sight.
Brandon270
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What shade lens is your welding hood? Were you wearing shaded glasses underneath? Turn your head more sideways down the line you're welding to try and get a better view. What type of welding are you running?
If you're just starting out, use a piece of soap stone and a square and scribe a line along where you want to go as a reference point.
Don't know about the hood lens except it's an auto darken job. No glasses under. Welder is 140 Easy MIG. I've been trying different angles to see what works. Got some soap stone and yellow marker paint yesterday, going to try it today. Am researching whether some kind of very strong LED light might help.
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