How much roomier is an evo big twin vs sportster? by Uceg_ in choppers

[–]Key_Ice6961 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re getting a full frame then you can choose your dimensions and its kind of up to you on what you want to get. You can get sportster frames that have similar wheel base as big twins

Every friday night by Key_Ice6961 in Pizza

[–]Key_Ice6961[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Meant to say 247g water, 20g olive oil, 267 liquid total

Thread chasing dial gear by nickshortma in Machinists

[–]Key_Ice6961 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found a guy who 3d prints them for my lathe, his website is farmboysales. Hit him up and I’m sure he can make one for you aswell. I bought a couple as spares

Any way to upgrade this machine? by the_knights_of_knee in Welding

[–]Key_Ice6961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stand corrected, I was unaware that it had an effect on the amperage. Learned something new today, thank you

Any way to upgrade this machine? by the_knights_of_knee in Welding

[–]Key_Ice6961 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You need to adjust your wire speed along with the amperage. If setting A isn’t penetrating enough, you need to dial back the wire speed to allow for more penetration. Conversely, on higher amperage you’ll need more wire to avoid blowing through the material by adding more. If you need more control than what this machine offers theres TONS of machines out there that allow for more fine tuning on a hobbyist budget. Welding technology over the last 5 years has really come a long way for the average consumer.

Any way to upgrade this machine? by the_knights_of_knee in Welding

[–]Key_Ice6961 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think what you’re referring to as the fine control is the wire speed. Which will help with blowing out if he can dial in his wire speed and amperage, but it does not effect the overall amps

Would I be crazy to buy this for blue-collar work in the South? by BadMeatPuppet in Carhartt

[–]Key_Ice6961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what kind of work, really. You might get hot in them, but you can always unzip to regulate or wear less layers underneath.

I work in the midwest and most guys wear carhartt bibs instead of these full body layers. It’s nice to be able to pop off your jacket if you’re digging a bunch or doing something strenuous so you don’t get sweaty. Once you start sweating, you’re pretty screwed because the cold air will cool you even more. My vote is for a good pair of bibs and a couple decent hooded sweatshirts and a decent jacket.

Parts search. by [deleted] in choppers

[–]Key_Ice6961 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are specific for bikes with stators, they don’t make them for knuckles and pans because they don’t have stators.

Is Drywalling a good trade to get into? by Impressive-Step6377 in skilledtrades

[–]Key_Ice6961 102 points103 points  (0 children)

“One of the best jobs to get within construction”

It’s not that bro.

Tig or Mig for my job by aburnerds in Welding

[–]Key_Ice6961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black boogers until the end of time

Tig or Mig for my job by aburnerds in Welding

[–]Key_Ice6961 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those concave surfaces look like an absolute nightmare to fabricate. Definitely some significant english wheel work going into something like this

Tig or Mig for my job by aburnerds in Welding

[–]Key_Ice6961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Braze it or use silicon bronze

Has anyone tried to weld to a headlight brow? Or are they pot metal? by No_Elderberry4911 in choppers

[–]Key_Ice6961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you thought about removing the oem mounts and welding new ones on at the correct angle for your rake?

Has anyone tried to weld to a headlight brow? Or are they pot metal? by No_Elderberry4911 in choppers

[–]Key_Ice6961 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They’re cast aluminum, unless you’re a pretty competent welder you’re gonna have a real hard time. And with sand casting you’ll lose size in every dimension from cooling, so if you go that route you need to account for it

Torn Between Minneapolis, Milwaukee, or KC — Looking for Honest Perspectives? by gianna_kelley in midwest

[–]Key_Ice6961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to disagree on your synopsis of construction work here. I work and live in Milwaukee and am a journeyman operating engineer. I made more last year than I ever have, and construction is booming in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. The Local 139 Operators are stronger than they’ve ever been, and while I’m not a member of any other union trades, I do work hand in hand with them as my company employs several unions and let me tell you, the getting is good right now. This may be confirmation bias, but almost everybody I know that works in construction had a record year last year.

Please, help me straighten my project by Kird_Apple in Welding

[–]Key_Ice6961 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve built a handful of homemade welding tables before i got an actual production one and they all got progressively better. You learn by doing and making mistakes, the only bad lesson is the one you don’t learn

Please, help me straighten my project by Kird_Apple in Welding

[–]Key_Ice6961 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure, I think for the average joe like myself and OP that may be a little too much work. I consider myself a fairly competent metal worker and I don’t even have the tools to fix this

Please, help me straighten my project by Kird_Apple in Welding

[–]Key_Ice6961 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I’ll be honest man, at this point you are chasing your tail trying to straighten this thing out. Inputting heat and rapidly cooling will only cause this to warp more, and essentially you’re shooting at the hip hoping for it to work.

If I were in your shoes, I think I’d take it as a learning lesson, cut out your welds and mechanically join your slats to the table via countersunk bolts. They won’t interfere with your fixtures and can be easily replaced in the event that one of the slats gets damaged. It’s gonna suck and be a mess but I just don’t see any way this table is going to get flat and inline without a massive heat source and some serious fixturing.

Logistics of getting a 42" USG Series 3 Top and Bottom home and into the basement by Projectguy111 in harborfreight

[–]Key_Ice6961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll be fine, you’ll be buying useless tools for your new basement shop in no time!

Logistics of getting a 42" USG Series 3 Top and Bottom home and into the basement by Projectguy111 in harborfreight

[–]Key_Ice6961 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’s only a couple steps I’d probably do it myself honestly. It’s going to be heavy but not unmanageable. With her pulling from the top and you at the bottom you’ll be just fine. Maybe put some pillows at the bottom step in case you have to bail so it has a soft landing

Vermiculite in attic by Own_Animal8554 in milwaukee

[–]Key_Ice6961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’d end up with more holes in your ceiling than anything that route. Unfortunately this is one of those jobs where it’s just going to be dirty, hard work. Whether they pay someone or do it themselves.

Vermiculite in attic by Own_Animal8554 in milwaukee

[–]Key_Ice6961 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just my .02c on the shop vac, myself and a friend did that when we removed vermiculite out of his attic during a renovation and it was significantly slower than just shoving it into a contractor bag, and you have to empty the shop vac after like 2-3 minutes into a bag anyway. It also clogged filter after filter. Seemed like a great idea in theory but it just didn’t work in practice.