Blwngsket Project

[blwngsket]

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Thought about that.

[Efibroncoman]

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^ that'll work, just make sure you have quick feet... Toes don't like falling axle parts!

[blwngsket]

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Was thinking of hooking it up to a rafter with a come a long, lifting it slightly off of the jack stands and the smaking it with a dead blow. Save the toes.

[blwngsket]

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Came home last night to boxes at the front door. Plasma cutter and a TIG welder .
Just waiting on the cart.
This is gonna be fun

[pipelayer]

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What did you get? I'm looking to get a tig soon and can't make my mind up.

[blwngsket]

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I bought an Eastwood 200 TIG along with the versa cut plasma. It was a package deal with a cart and foot control for the TIG.
Nothing super fancy, but looks like a good unit.

[71BRONCO71]

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Came home last night to boxes at the front door. Plasma cutter and a TIG welder .
Just waiting on the cart.
This is gonna be fun

Finally gluing that 60 under your 10,000lbs bronco?

[Efibroncoman]

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I bought an Eastwood 200 TIG along with the versa cut plasma. It was a package deal with a cart and foot control for the TIG.
Nothing super fancy, but looks like a good unit.

I have a co-worker that has that set. He said he likes it. I've been eye-balling it myself. Let me know what you think.

[blwngsket]

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What else can get in the way of working on the pig.

Side job fixing a house up after the tenants moved out.
All new fixtures, lights/faucets.
Interior paint
Closet organizers
Pull up carpet/resurface 1950's hardwood flooring in 4 rooms and hallway
Replace dry rot in the eves....

Also may be moving. Can't do shit until I figure that one out.
Ton of parts and no time........

[904Bronco]

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What else can get in the way of working on the pig.........

I hear that.... And you are not alone... 8 y/o son's Fall baseball season is over this Saturday, hopefully work will slow down some for the Holidays, but then the kids will be home. Fall/Winter house maintenance, My 88 y/o Father's needs are increasing... I am happy to just get a few hrs here and there in the garage

[blwngsket]

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An ARB for a 14 bolt showed up
Question now is To shave or not to shave? Full shave or just grind the lip?

Was looking at the TMR kit.

Thoughts about welding steel plate to cast steel?

Any thoughts?

[crawlin68]

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If'n I were running a 14 bolt, I would buy the full shave kit from one of the vendors and get as much added ground clearance as possible. There is a technique for welding cast steel to steel. Give me a ring if you need some pointers.

[blwngsket]

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Check. Been doing a fair amount of research on this. be good to talk to someone whos been there. Can you pm your cell?

[crawlin68]

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http://www.powerblocktv.com/episodes...wheeler-part-3

6 minutes in is where they get to the shave part. This is what I would do if it were me.

[blwngsket]

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Have that on the DVR.
He doesn't show or talk about pre heat, peening or wrapping to slow down the cooling process. He just rips away with a mig and calls it good.
Seems the thoughts on this are very mixed.
Anyone have any thoughts?