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As mentioned above, propane tanks often accumulate the chemical that is used to make the gas smell bad in the bottom of the tank. I've heard the sludge from that is just awful, nasty, disgusting to deal with. You've been warned. I don't know that I'd want to cook in an old propane tank.

Actually, bare metal is part of the theme of the room (industrial/warehouse look). If you notice on the table there are metal plates as accent pieces which cover where some structural bolts were used (versus a more traditional wood dowel plug setup). So using a frame made of metal would have...

Figured I should follow this up now that the project is completed. Here's the torsion box I built inside the table top frame (minus the final piece of MDF on top to sandwich things). And the finished table. The combination of relief cuts in the maple slabs (about 2.25" deep into the 3" slab...

The torsion box out of 3/4" MDF resolved my issues. Happy days....

The twist free is between 3/8" and 3/4" (varies on each of the 3 planks). I did relief cuts about 2.25" deep about every 3". The planks are 3" thick. Both ends pull up. With the relief cuts I can pull them down with moderate pressure. Gradual twist on the full length. I have now built a torsion...

I can get them flat with pressure on them. I have actually put relief cuts in the planks for this. The problem is that the perimeter frame isn't rigid enough so when the weight is removed the planks twist the frame/legs. I think the torsion box will solve my issues. I'm not sure if steam would...

I think I've settled on building a torsion box.

If I needed to make a frame out of metal which would be used to mount boards for a bench/table top, what would be the best material to make it out of to resist twisting (i.e. where one or opposite corners want to twist)? Angle, rect tube, round tube, something else? And what should the...

And before anyone jumps on to say "well you have scripting turned off... turn it on and it will be better!!"... Yes, I realize that. But I don't like allowing sites to run any scripting they want so I leave it off mostly. Lots of people use NoScript and the site should not be handicapped when...

Yes, that's what I'm referring to. This is what I see:

I really would prefer the forum interface that TBN uses. I don't allow web sites to run scripts (mostly) so the functionality of the editor interface leaves a lot to be desired on this site compared to TBN. There are only 2-3 lines visible at a time and no 'preview' button. Even with scripts...

Why are there both 'Projects' and 'Fabrication' sections? Seems like the same thing. I posted my fab project over there... https://weldingsite.com/threads/built-my-own-lawn-roller.46/

I made my own lawn roller this spring. Started with an ancient (1960's) steel water softener resin tank. Was about 44" tall and 12" diameter and 1/8" steel. Removed the plumbing, emptied it out, fabbed up a frame and turned it into a functional roller. Mocked up the frame using 2x2 1/4" angle...

I just got a Handler 210 MVP MIG welder. Used a Lincoln AC-225 stick welder for years, though not really that often. I just never got good at using it. Welded up a couple semi-significant projects with my 210 so far and I have to say I love MIG! Between the settings chart and a new...

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