Jeff Loffert

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

17 Oct 11:26

How are you liking the Shop Sabre table Brad?

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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.

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07 Oct 01:44

Maybe get JD Brewer to do a quick video on his steel sawhorses? Hinge part number from McMaster-Carr would be great.

Commented on JD Brewer - 60 Foot Rack Build: Dual Shield Flux Core (Part 2)

07 Oct 01:38

Nice work! Those steel sawhorses look really handy.

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Replied on Started to pimp out my new Millermati...

06 Oct 21:24

Thanks Jody! So far liking the functionality of it( and the MM 255 as well ). Last piece of the puzzle is a dual bottle rack I scored on eBay. Coming via slow boat, but shipping was free, so I'm not going to bitch about that! 

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Commented on WS Podcast - Sam + Aren | "Setting up a Machine Shop"

04 Oct 11:04

Good talk guys. Some nuggets of info even for a small time "Home Shop Harry" like myself. Especially appreciated Aren's comments on shipping costs. A never ending battle for Alaskans. USPS Flat Rate is a life saver, when you can find vendors willing to use them.( or convince others to do so. ) If not on a time crunch one of the various freight forwarders are a great option. You can normally take advantage of "free shipping" offers to get your stuff as far as Seattle/Tacoma, and then pay the forwarder from there. Have saved thousands that way over the years.

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Replied on Started to pimp out my new Millermati...

02 Oct 12:39

Thanks! Lucked into a factory dual bottle kit at 1/2 retail price( and free shipping to Alaska, big score! ) on eBay to bolt on when the spool gun addition happens. 

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Replied on Roy Crumrine - Purging Trick

02 Oct 11:43

JODY COLLIERHelps a lot Jody, thanks for that! I bought a can to have on hand in case I encountered a situation I couldn't use gas purge. But so far, all my SS welding has been on motorcycle exhaust, and have always been able to use a proper argon purge. After hearing of your experience with it, the can will likely continue collecting dust!

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02 Oct 01:22

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Started to pimp out my new Millermatic 255 to make it as self contained as possible. Made with scrap/offcuts, so it's a mix of steel and aluminum. The post/shelf is bolted to the mobile base, so the 255 can still be popped off the cart, and shelf is high enough that the access door clears it.
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Replied on Aren Jenkins - Aluminum Feeders

01 Oct 21:21

Aren JenkinsYep! I'm in Wasilla. Spent several years working in southeast, and a good bit of time staging out of your town. Then we'd have Temsco drop us off at the various mountaintop repeater sites in the area and on POW. Love the panhandle! Will go with a 30A for sure. Totally agree a 15' would be way too short. Thanks again for the info.👍

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