Recent content by Toby Von Snaefell

Millermatic 130 115v w/,023" wire, Millermatic 175 230v w/.035" wire, a Miller spoolgun to mig aluminum, Miller Bobcat 250 with an Onan gas engine rigged to run the 175 on the side, also a Miller something 250 amp that I use for TIG or stick in the shop, last but not least, a Miller suitcase...

Lots of great advice here already, i would just re-iterate: When it comes to welding (i.e. preparation) "cleanliness is next to godliness" Positioning, comfort, gloves, wear them dang gloves when welding! If you're just starting out, get a cheap buzz box, learn to weld 'stick' (coated...

Sounds feasible. They make some good rods for welding cast iron.

Always a problem. I have not heard of a metal spray solution, but would like to know if there is one. Seems to me there would be too much heat involved for the thin auto body metals, which could cause warpage issues. Best solution I have found is to make a larger patch than you needed to...

I like and agree with all of the previous posts. Probably my favourite tool related to welding & fabricating is the adjustable fume extractor. It can be positioned so as to draw the bulk of smoke/fumes/spray paint away from me. I can plug in a length of 6" hi temp hose to reach further away than...

Using components I had on hand: I built a land roller from a galvanized culvert, 24" diameter and 124" long. to be filled with water to get some weight. and towed behind my seed drill. The ends are 10 gauge galvanized, welded continuously inside the culvert. I have a 1" npt coupler welded in...