"Jim Cathey" said:
> I just bought a cast-off Digital Rebel from a coworker. Its lowest
> resolution setting is 1500x1000, so I'm going to have to dust off
> my pbm utilities.
On a Mac, check out the sips(1) command. Image processing from the
command line.
Allan
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Jim Cathey wrote:
We've got one, but I've got these three Olympus D-300L's that
are perfect web picture takers. No trip through photoshop
required, the 512x384 low resolution setting is ideal.
The picture resolution is a setting on most cameras. Even my brand new
Canon SX10 (SLR wannabe) has
sounds like you need to spend $30 and get you a modern digital camera.
We've got one, but I've got these three Olympus D-300L's that
are perfect web picture takers. No trip through photoshop
required, the 512x384 low resolution setting is ideal.
Besides, the _new_ camera is also too new to tal
sounds like you need to spend $30 and get you a modern digital camera.
Jim Cathey wrote:
All this verbal description and NO picture?!
Taking them is easy, getting them onto the computer
is not. So I don't do it much. (It's an old camera, with
only a serial port. I have to fire up the old Ma
On Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:13:33 -0800 Jim Cathey
wrote:
> I _did_ leave the microwave's warning sticker on the new
> side cover of the welder. "No user serviceable parts inside..."
Cute!
Craig
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All this verbal description and NO picture?!
Taking them is easy, getting them onto the computer
is not. So I don't do it much. (It's an old camera, with
only a serial port. I have to fire up the old Mac, fight with
the wonky KVM switch and risk loss of keyboard or mouse
accessibility, link t
On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:20:36 -0800 Jim Cathey
wrote:
> Since it was working for me, I decided to finish it up
All this verbal description and NO picture?!
Craig
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I used the $50 Hobart to fix the tears in my car trailer's fenders
today. It worked well enough with the flux-core wire. (Not as
easily as welding I've done with gas and the Miller.) Since it
was working for me, I decided to finish it up.
The wire chamber needed a cover, otherwise welding spat
M
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> Harbor Freight and China Surplus had a plastic welder in their latest
> flyer.
Got one! It works slightly better than nothing, but I've never
had much luck with it. Shoe Goo works a lot better where you
can
Harbor Freight and China Surplus had a plastic welder in their latest
flyer.
Got one! It works slightly better than nothing, but I've never
had much luck with it. Shoe Goo works a lot better where you
can use it. The biggest problem with welding plastic is that
you need a pretty close match o
Jim Cathey writes:
> That's why I like welding: it's done immediately.
> Glue takes so long to dry...
Harbor Freight and China Surplus had a plastic welder in their latest
flyer. I've already tossed it so don't know the catalog number. I
think it was about $12.
Allan
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I welded onto a piece of scrap sheet metal (the cut-out section of
Unimog fuel tank)
Doesn't the Unimog need this?
No, this is the piece of the tank that was holed when
I dropped the crane on it. It was rusty under the
strap hanger, so I ended up just cutting it out and
using fresh metal to re
Thanks, Kaleb.
Gerry
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I think you can replace the valve without removing the switch, but it
would be a pain. Would probably be easier to remove the switch.
Archer wrote:
Been working on my 1983 300D Turbo. Two questions:
1. Is
I think you can replace the valve without removing the switch, but it
would be a pain. Would probably be easier to remove the switch.
Archer wrote:
Been working on my 1983 300D Turbo. Two questions:
1. Is the green vacuum line valve that connects directly to the top of
the transmission con
Been working on my 1983 300D Turbo. Two questions:
1. Is the green vacuum line valve that connects directly to the top of the
transmission control valve that sits on top of the injector pump, a one way
valve, a filter, or what? The car hasn't shifted well since the Indy worked
on it and he
On Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:41:12 -0800 Jim Cathey
wrote:
> I welded onto a piece of scrap sheet metal (the cut-out section of
> Unimog fuel tank)
Doesn't the Unimog need this?
Craig
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I tackled the melted feedthrough on that dropped Hobart this
morning. It was seriously corroded and messed up. A mongo
session with various wire brushes cleaned up the metal parts.
The plastic, though heavily melted, seems to be still usable.
I'm guessing that the feedthrough was loose and star
Did he throw in some old microwave ovens as a bonus?
Nah, I've still got plenty left!
-- Jim
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Did he throw in some old microwave ovens as a bonus?
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Jim Cathey wrote:
Today I bought a Hobart Handler 120 that had been dropped, for $50.
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Subject: [MBZ] OT: Welders, again
Today I bought a Hobart Handler 120 that had been dropped, for $50.
The guy I bought it from had bought it from a rental place. He'd
replaced the broken fan blade and said
Today I bought a Hobart Handler 120 that had been dropped, for $50.
The guy I bought it from had bought it from a rental place. He'd
replaced the broken fan blade and said that while it did work, it
would only put out low power. He could use it for tacking, but not
much more. He replaced it wit
> The copper in it is probably worth near that.
I heard a rumor that this monster (Linde UCC-305)
was actually wound with aluminum.
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Rich Thomas wrote:
>
> The copper in it is probably worth near that.
Pure copper is $3.83 a pound. Not sure what recyclers pay.
http://quotes.ino.com/exchanges/futboard/
I was looking forward to the Jim Cathey transformer rewinding project,
too bad he claims he's not going to go that far.
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The copper in it is probably worth near that.
--R
Jim Cathey wrote:
> Tomorrow I'm scheduled to go look at a Linde UCC-305 TIG
> that is offered for $300. Around 35 cents/lb! Supposedly
> complete, though minus cooling tank, but has a problem
> striking and keeping an arc. The HF is supposed t
Tomorrow I'm scheduled to go look at a Linde UCC-305 TIG
that is offered for $300. Around 35 cents/lb! Supposedly
complete, though minus cooling tank, but has a problem
striking and keeping an arc. The HF is supposed to be
just fine. Rated 2-305 amps, AC/DC, stick and/or TIG.
With any luck it'
On Wed, 6 Jun 2007 21:47:43 -0500 "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> http://www.oxygenservicecompany.com/page119.html
Scroll down to see the less expensive models (and also the more expensive
models).
Craig
It seems than at Wed, 6 Jun 2007 19:10:17 -0700, Jim wrote:
> > version. Since I have 230 in my garage, I'm tempted by that.
> > Thoughts?
>
> I think that welders with 220V plugs on them get borrowed a lot less.
And it's more difficult to "borrow" them yourself for jobs away
from the garage.
http://www.oxygenservicecompany.com/page119.html
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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The fact that you can add a spoolgun to the Lincoln 140C and 180C for <
$200 makes it a no-brainer in my book. If I need portability, I bring a
generator. Even the cheap ones supply 240V. That tilts the balance towards
the 180.
-Dave Walton
On 6/6/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
version. Since I have 230 in my garage, I'm tempted by that.
Thoughts?
I think that welders with 220V plugs on them get borrowed a lot less.
And they can weld heavier materials.
-- Jim
I guess the current model would be the Lincoln Power MIG 140C.
Local supplier has the Power MIG 180C for $125 more, it's the 208/230
version. Since I have 230 in my garage, I'm tempted by that. Thoughts?
I read their comparison to Miller:
http://content.lincolnelectric.com/pdfs/products/lite
--- Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> So the foot pedal is just the heat potentiometer? Not something
> like a spark-starter or something else weird? That would be
> doable, there are plenty of old sewing machine foot-operated
> rheostats around that I'm sure could be modified to carry
t http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/
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From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: welders, again
>
> Interesting you should ask.
> I recently picked
I dont know if it sucks, I havent used it yet. But it is definately
very basic. There is a current control on the front panel so I bet you
could rig a foot pedal if you did some wiring mods...
So the foot pedal is just the heat potentiometer? Not something
like a spark-starter or something el
--- Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> That means it sucks?
I dont know if it sucks, I havent used it yet. But it is definately
very basic. There is a current control on the front panel so I bet you
could rig a foot pedal if you did some wiring mods...
>
> I want TIG for the odd exotic
hough...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:22:56 -0400
From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [MBZ] OT: welders, again
To: mercedes@oKiEBeNz.com
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Think this was hashed through recently, but since I was not reall
I'll add to that, TIG can do amazing things, but requires a greater
degree of artistic skill and coordination to operate, MIG is darn near
idiot proof.
I've got the MIG, it even makes my welds look pretty :-)
I used to have gas and stick weld setups, but didn't use them much . The
mig setup g
OK, for those of us who are ignorant, what's the difference [TIG/MIG].
MIG is just an automated version of your basic stick welder. It
feeds wire from a roll, either flux-core without shielding gas, or
plain wire with shielding gas. Otherwise it's a lot like stick
welding, the arc is drawn bet
Question: When using a stick welder, does one need to clean the slag
off
the bead before one runs another bead on top of it? Putting
the
As I understand it, yes. (That's one advantage of MIG: no slag.)
stick down, taking off the helmet, getting the angle grinder,
Yes, you need to clean the weld.
Tom
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On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 22:27:00 -0600 Craig McC
On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 22:27:00 -0600 Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> I ended up making a lump beside the vertical 16ga galvanized with the
> 6013 and then changing to 3/32" 7014 and minimum current to join the
> galvanized to the lump.
That is, a lump made by several passes with the rod
The key is a steady hand and knowing how fast to move, so says a welder
who's much better than me.
Tom
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On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 22:59:29 -0500 "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Some experienced welders call welds with a lumps "welds with muscles".
> It's just a slang term for one of several bad welds.
Oh! I hadn't heard that term before, but it definitely fits.
I made some really good beads,
Some experienced welders call welds with a lumps "welds with muscles".
It's just a slang term for one of several bad welds.
Tom
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On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 22:01:06 -0500 "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> > On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 19:05:57 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I want TIG for the odd exotic/small items. I just can't justify
> > > that kind of scratch for it.
> > > .
You must be making welds with muscles!
Thanks,
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On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 19:05:57 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> > Setting aside the super-cheap stuff for a moment, I have what I would
> > consider an "entry level" TIG and it set me back $1800, but it has AC
> > with wavebalance, adjustable weld paramaters, etc, etc. It will do up
> >
The Harbor Freight TIG is probably the scratch-start DC only unit that
my friend has, there is no foot pedal and no AC so you can not weld
aluminum...
That means it sucks?
Setting aside the super-cheap stuff for a moment, I have what I would
consider an "entry level" TIG and it set me back $18
I'll back up what Zach said about the Lincoln SP135; it's a sweet
setup. I
love its ease of use and quality US-built construction. I think I paid
~$300, three years ago.
I paid an extra $100 for Miller, and another $100 to get the 220V/175A
next larger welder. So far, so good!
-- Jim
I'll back up what Zach said about the Lincoln SP135; it's a sweet setup. I
love its ease of use and quality US-built construction. I think I paid
~$300, three years ago.
On 6/5/07, Zach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As far as MIG welders go I would recommend the Lincoln SP135+ or
whatever repla
:38 PM
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Any of them will do stainless. You can use trimix gas or flux core wire.
I've not tried stainless flux core wire. Trimix works good.
There are 3 different grades of stainless wire commonly available - 308,
309, and 316. The m
Any of them will do stainless. You can use trimix gas or flux core wire.
I've not tried stainless flux core wire. Trimix works good.
There are 3 different grades of stainless wire commonly available - 308,
309, and 316. The main difference (as I understand it) is the percentage of
Chromium. You
Which one will do stainless?
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Quoting Zach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
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The Harbor Freight TIG is probably the scratch-start DC only unit that
my friend has, there is no foot pedal and no AC so you can not weld
aluminum...
Setting aside the super-cheap stuff for a moment, I have what I would
The Harbor Freight TIG is probably the scratch-start DC only unit that
my friend has, there is no foot pedal and no AC so you can not weld
aluminum...
Setting aside the super-cheap stuff for a moment, I have what I would
consider an "entry level" TIG and it set me back $1800, but it has AC
with w
Yeah, I was just discovering that! I had been assuming that an entry
level TIG unit would be similar to a MIG.
I keep seeing this Harbor Freight TIG unit that pops up for sale
at $200 every so often. I'm not sure, but I think it's just an
inverter accessory for a regular (stick?) welder.
-- J
When you look at Mig welders, checkout what it costs to add a spoolgun. You
will need it if you ever want to do aluminum. Lincoln has models where
adding one costs $200. Unfortunately, it costs more to add a spoolgun to my
Miller than I paid for the base unit.
*Anyone* can mig weld.
-Dave Walton
Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>> I've heard that TIG welders have more flexibility but are harder to
>> learn.
>
> And more expensive.
Yeah, I was just discovering that! I had been assuming that an entry
level TIG unit would be similar to a MIG.
Allan
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I've heard that TIG welders have more flexibility but are harder to
learn.
And more expensive.
Would a wire-feed MIG unit be a good choice? How hard is it
to learn from books/video?
Their nickname is 'glue gun'. It's fairly easy to learn to
use, at least for simple stuff.
-- Jim
Wire feed welding setup is great, and there are a few good online
tutorials, some with video, for learning it.
For a rusty old mower deck, a flux core welder would work great ( the
actual MIG welders with shielding gas will give cleaner welds on new or
clean material, but for old rusty stuff,
Think this was hashed through recently, but since I was not really in
the market I glossed over the thread.
I have an old Wheel Horse lawn tractor. The mower deck hangs from the
a lift mechanism under the tractor by a bracket that is bolted to the
deck.
The deck sheet metal must be slightly too
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