Jeff Loffert

02 Nov 12:31

Yes, any sort of small tank builds are of interest to me. And maybe touch on filler rod selection tailored to the tanks use. I bought my first TIG welder specifically so I could weld aluminum, and build an oil tank for one of my motorcycles. Tank is 5052 and I used 5356 filler. Only to find out later that 5356 can be susceptible to cracking if exposed to 150F+ temps. Well this tank will never be below 150F when in use! So it will be a do over with 4943. Didn't do my homework there!

24 Oct 20:02

The owner is going to want a new boat, now that he knows what great aluminum welding looks like! Nice job.👍

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21 Oct 17:39

Great idea for punches, pencils, etc....Will add to the "to do" list! A magnet glued in the bottom might be handy so it stays put. Mine damn sure won't look that good, but I'll try. :)

Sounds like fun! Just getting used to a new HTP Invertig 251, and this will be a great way to get in some practice time with it. 

Brad GoodmanAppreciate that info Brad, thanks!

Brad GoodmanGreat to hear that! Been giving the SideKick 10 a hard look. After we move down to the Lower 48 next summer( N Carolina ) and get settled, that'll be one of the first additions to the shop. Curious if you had it to do over again, would you still go with a water table, or would you choose downdraft instead?

17 Oct 12:42

Great episode! The tip at about the 11:00 mark is gold. And Eric's comment just after 16:00 was hilarious!

17 Oct 11:26

How are you liking the Shop Sabre table Brad?

Commented on Pulse MIG

14 Oct 11:17

Nice. I'd really like to try pulse MIG now that I have a machine that can do it. But the 90/10 gas is spendy here for a small time home shop. The local vendors only offer it as a rental of 300cf bottles, or purchase a 200 at $$$$$. In the mean time, just started using dual shield, and very happy with it so far.

Nice work! Those steel sawhorses look really handy.