Check around at different welding supply stores?????
$300 should be a lifetime purchase for an S cylinder 125 cubic feet.
(Like I say...
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If it is 5 psi at one side of the hose it is 5 psi at the torch.
The flow rate is not that high.
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Learned from Earl years ago.
My oxygen cyl including the valve is 47 inches If I had to guess they call it a S, maybe 125 cubic feet (not...Last edited by sjt; 04-26-2025, 02:50 PM.Leave a comment:
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Original post somehow dropped the picture of the tin snips not to use. -
Now that I think about it you might hold off on the clamps until you give some thought to your work area.
Those clamps worked for me because...Last edited by sjt; 04-25-2025, 09:07 AM.Leave a comment:
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Home depot and amazon sell the 6x6 rubber plumbing repair material
cut out circles and rubber glue them to the 2 inch clamps to protect 2024...Leave a comment:
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The HF coupons only apply to a single item. The best usage of a single coupon is their 1 inch belt sander.
Get belts on amazon as you need...Leave a comment:
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I have a bucket of the two inch clamps
and a bucket of what they call "6 in. Quick Release Bar Clamp"
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I am pretty lazy. I added a vacuum system to John's design and plumbed my vacuum into the table.
I then added a remote control switch so...Last edited by sjt; 04-24-2025, 10:21 PM.Leave a comment:
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I thought John had a video but I guess I saw it on the forum
https://bearhawkforums.com/forum/bea...4028-getting-r...Leave a comment:
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I found the torsion table to be very useful
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I used the same method that N3UW recommended. The amber 1 inch sheet is the one I found most useful. I think the amber one should be in contact with the...Last edited by sjt; 04-24-2025, 09:26 PM.Leave a comment:
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plasma cutter would not be a good idea.
My snips probably date back to World War II. They knew how to make a great way of cutting sheet metal...Last edited by sjt; 04-25-2025, 03:22 PM.Leave a comment:
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When ever possible (on sale) buy clamps from harbor freight
You will never have enough...Leave a comment:
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I use a 20 ton press. It is very handy for bending 4130.
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The sears vise has jaws that can be reversed with a smooth side - allen screws hold them in place.
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Someday you need a vise with smooth jaws to joggle a lip.
I ground a piece of 5/8 keystock to go with the vise. (Grainger)
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Desert Bearhawk years ago recommended this vise.
Back then it was $60 I think it now is $80 with free shipping
https://www...Leave a comment:
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You can use a press and a piece of rubber to hold your form block still while you smack it.
In the picture to the side is a wood dowel....Leave a comment:
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In general 12 ton probably not enough unless you use mdf dies like Eric Newton .
If you cut the mdf with a circle cutter it is the same operation...
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