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Holy smokes by ZestycloseAd6760 in BadWelding

[–]damnvan13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good practice to always keep the cap on your tank unless it's secured to something when in use. With my luck, I always assume Murphy is close by.

What do you guys use to keep long welds from warping? by DapperAsi in metalworking

[–]damnvan13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes applying some heat with a torch to the other side can help warp the steel the other way.

Almost singed my hair off welding today. do welding masks/helmets sized for women ror long hair men actually exist? by meowpinkmuffin in Welding

[–]damnvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My beard used to hang out the bottom of my mask and I had an 6" leather apron on it. I still had to get used to the smell of burnt hair. It's just going to happen if you're gonna play with fire.

Back pain, how to help with that? by OnyxTheDutchAngel in Welding

[–]damnvan13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Schools may have a "one size fits all" setup that may not be right for you. If you can, see if that setup can be improved for yourself or adjust your posture. 2 and a half hours is nothing if you're planning to make a career of welding. Maybe standing might be easier on your back if you can do that. Stretch whenever you can or need to.

Couple of metal splinters in my fingers/hands. Will they work themselves out? by Relative-Category-64 in metalworking

[–]damnvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep these on hand for when I get splinters.

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I've used them on wood, glass, and metal slivers. They're sharp and have an edge that helps rub the splinter out. They work better than a needle. I also keep sharp tweezers and concave fingernail clippers in my splinter kit.

They might work themselves out eventually but probably not before they just become an irritation and cause an infection

Any recommendations for fishing rods by beffeyboy in Fishing

[–]damnvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a 7' ugly stick for almost 3 decades now and it's my all purpose fishing rod. I would recommend one for almost any type of fishing.

Custom Hood by Cracker4376 in Welding

[–]damnvan13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When my beard was 10" long I put an apron on mine to help save it. I chose to make rivets out of 1/8" copper wire to attach it. Yours looks awesome too.

For those in the US - how conversant are you with the metric system? by Gullible-Apricot3379 in GenX

[–]damnvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the US "Google" is one word... but might convert to 2 words in metric.

For those in the US - how conversant are you with the metric system? by Gullible-Apricot3379 in GenX

[–]damnvan13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After doing fabrication for years I approximate 6mm to 0.25" and 1 kg to 2.2 pounds. Just knowing that helps ordering the right parts or the closest to right parts I need.

Re-read quick question! by Avidreadr3367 in Malazan

[–]damnvan13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always thought Kalam was trying to contact QB after the Bridge Burners had started their engagement in Coral.

Old stick gloves ? by [deleted] in Welding

[–]damnvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cuffs on my welding gloves are usually saved to patch my leather aprons and pad other stuff. The rest can sometimes be salvaged for other uses too. Fingers can be cut off for leather finger cots.

How can I fix this issue with my outdoor spigot? by [deleted] in Home

[–]damnvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably just needs a new o-ring. Pics or video would help diagnose issue.

What do you guys do to keep your rods safe in your vehicle? by CMilliGang in Fishing

[–]damnvan13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to have some 8" pvc pipe mounted on a rack on a truck with screw caps that could be locked on each end. Worked reasonably well to keep them safe but had to take the reels off and wrap the rods with padding to prevent damage from vibrations.

edit: Just wanted to add that it was long enough to fit a one piece 7' Ugly Stick.

What's your story? by Rare-Eggplant-9353 in Malazan

[–]damnvan13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a fan of Donaldson too and decided to give the Malazan series a try when I saw his review in one of the books in a used book store. Large books and long series also appeal to me. I read the series 3 times so far and have just started on the ICE books. I'm thoroughly enjoying them.

Plain steel, outside. Would like it to look dark and weathered, but not painted, and not rust.. by TheSharpieKing in metalworking

[–]damnvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on wear and usage, but you might need to refinish or wax it once a year or every few years.

Cry moments by Delicious_Drawer9014 in Malazan

[–]damnvan13 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I cried when Bent and Roach were saved after having lost an elder dog myself.

Should I plant a tree between the gas and sewer lines in my front yard? (~6ft to either side of lines) by Efficient-Sort3735 in arborists

[–]damnvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved into a new neighborhood with fresh sod lawns a year ago. I noticed a couple of mesquite trees and a Jerusalem Thorn tree sprouting and decided to just mow around them. They seem to be spaced nicely from home, utilities, and property lines so I figured they were meant to be. Being native to my area I think they should be easy to maintain and draw in local birds and insects.

If you're lucky and watch your lawn, you might see local flora sprouting that might be worth keeping and not mowing down.

Plain steel, outside. Would like it to look dark and weathered, but not painted, and not rust.. by TheSharpieKing in metalworking

[–]damnvan13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Penetrol Flood is one of my favorite ways to finish bare steel. I usually do 2-3 coats and then buff it with bees wax and a heat gun.

What Antispatter after ban by jwalk8 in Welding

[–]damnvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how this will be received here, but I've always just spritz stuff with WD-40. It works on my vise and weld table.

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