Jeff Loffert

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Commented on Puke tank that we built here in the s...

Nov 02 at 12:31 PM

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!

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Oct 28 at 10:16 PM

Just got an Optrel Crystal 2.0 hood. First time I looked through it, thought "holy shit, this is amazing!" I thought my 10+ year old Lincoln was awesome, but this thing is in an entirely different universe. Comfortable, and weighs next to nothing. The blue tint while darkened is a little weird, and will take getting used to. The optical clarity is super sharp, and the color....wow. Photo was taken through the hood. The downside is, it'll be one less excuse for why my welds suck!😀
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Commented on Check the boat repair out. Finally g...

Oct 24 at 08:02 PM

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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Commented on Brad Goodman - Aluminum Cube

Oct 21 at 05:39 PM

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. :)

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Commented on WelderSkills Aluminum Bead on Plate Challenge!

Oct 19 at 07:18 PM

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. 

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Replied on Cutting some .125 Aluminum with Nitro...

Oct 17 at 11:47 PM

Brad GoodmanAppreciate that info Brad, thanks!

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Replied on Cutting some .125 Aluminum with Nitro...

Oct 17 at 07:02 PM

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?

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Commented on Brad Goodman - Eric Eisenberg Interview

Oct 17 at 12:42 PM

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

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Commented on Cutting some .125 Aluminum with Nitro...

Oct 17 at 11:26 AM

How are you liking the Shop Sabre table Brad?

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Commented on Pulse MIG

Oct 14 at 11:17 AM

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.

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