Sorry to see WS go away Joey, but completely understandable. I wish all of you the best! Hope the upcoming treatments are a huge success for Jody, and his healing continues. Regards, Jeff.

Nice....congrats! What model of Trailblazer is that? 

Thanks Charles. Yes, valve body is brass/bronze. Edit to add a photo of the valve body.

Awesome news Joey, thanks for the update!

Amazon. Wasn't sure if it was OK to post a link. Knipex part number is 71 01 200.

Hi Matt Hayden a quick follow up. It's looking like the worm tracks in the .045" Lincoln 71M may be caused by old stock/moisture absorbed in the flux. I tried a fresh roll of .035" 71M and it runs just fine. Still going to stick with the Eutectic 266 for my .045", as it smokes less than the Lincoln, and super smooth.

Got in some practice time with it today, and ya going to  like this stuff for general fab work. Made another organizer for bar/round stock out of scraps & cutoffs I've  been hoarding, and tired of tripping over. The schedule 80 pipe pieces are from a smoker build from 10 +years ago....time for it to be put to use! This wire is hot and really digs in. Made no attempt to clean this metal, and it welded great and still very little spatter. 

With you 100% on trucks Sam, good fix! I plan to do whatever it takes to keep my 2008 F-350 on the road. Been paid  for from day one, doesn't require DEF, and no way in hell I'm spending $60-$80K on a replacement. I'd put a new motor in it, rather than replace it. Bet that access road to the water tank is fun after a rain, or some snow melt!

Good to hear the 1st round of chemo went well. Attitude is a big thing, and it certainly looks like he's got that nailed down. Kick its ass Jody!

Hoping for the best for Jody and your family. Have learned a lot here, and thank you for it. Positive vibes headed your way.