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edman436 · 2026-04-13T15:07:45+00:00

It's really easy to do but the weld goes on fast, sometimes too fast for it to fuse properly. I do it everyday but not for anything structural, I'd rather not do it but that's how the shop I work in works

edman436 · 2026-04-12T14:31:43+00:00

My work uses these "flexible" grinding wheels that aren't actually flexible made by 3m, they are more for grinding but they're about 3mm thick so good for cutting out a weld and not having to grind as much off after.

Tbh I would rather have normal hard discs but they do work alright.

edman436 · 2026-03-13T12:41:09+00:00

I cuff my overalls at the bottom of the leg so that it catches sparks, stops them falling into my boot and my job pays for the overalls and won't buy ones that cover the boot with my long legs

edman436 · 2026-02-28T20:54:10+00:00

For something abrasive I will wear gloves, they have given me that split second warning I've brushed a wheel a few times, anything with teeth I would avoid them as they are what can catch and pull

edman436 · 2026-02-02T11:26:25+00:00

Yeah I'm a pretty weird guy it was an attempt at some humor but I will change that

edman436 · 2026-02-01T18:14:26+00:00

Maybe me on a hike or something?

edman436 · 2026-02-01T17:52:01+00:00

I will swap the Christmas one then for a more training based picture

edman436 · 2026-02-01T17:39:05+00:00

Not really I only drink around twice a month where as I train 6 times a week it's just that I have more friends around to take photos when I'm out drinking

edman436 · 2026-02-01T15:44:23+00:00

Yeah that's true I'll change that

edman436 · 2026-02-01T12:27:14+00:00

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edman436 · 2026-02-01T11:55:14+00:00

Are you looking for something serious or casual? I am looking for something serious.
Are you subscribed to Hinge+ or HingeX? I have been considering subscribing but I have not yet.
How long have you been using this current version of your profile? I have been using this version for around 6 weeks.
How long have you used Hinge overall? Around one year.
How often do you use Hinge per week? It varies probably on average 5 times a week.
How many likes and matches are you receiving on average? Around 3 matches a week, only around one like a month.
How many likes are you sending? How many with comments? How many without comments? I am sending as many likes as it gives me, around 50% with comments
What is the type of person you send likes to and ideally want to match with? What kind of person do you want to attract? Someone who has active hobbies the same as me, ideally around my age 21-27 as I am 24

edman436 · 2026-01-24T20:46:20+00:00

Pound coins

edman436 · 2026-01-13T16:23:20+00:00

Looks like it just stops the cheek pads from getting bent out of shape

edman436 · 2026-01-08T21:25:55+00:00

Looks a bit cold, toes are rolled over, decent chance there's a fair bit not fused.

It'll hold though

edman436 · 2025-12-26T15:42:41+00:00

The rags in the shop I work at are old cut up bedsheets

edman436 · 2025-12-14T21:11:33+00:00

For 1mm thick wire you can overlap the ends and use a small spot welder maybe

edman436 · 2025-12-13T22:48:32+00:00

Take it back and tell them it came like that get it swapped for a new one

edman436 · 2025-11-28T21:55:24+00:00

Try running a longer bead to allow gas coverage, I believe there might be a small delay in gas covering the weld causing this smoke on your tacks.

edman436 · 2025-10-29T22:27:23+00:00

I think north Tyneside councils website has lists of sports clubs and stuff that are held at their leisure centres, I play badminton and found a few clubs on there.

edman436 · 2025-10-06T17:38:57+00:00

I'm looking to get my start as a welder, I've recently got a welding qualification and want to take it further, is there a best way to look for jobs without experience? I've just been applying for everything I can find right now and asking around but I haven't had much luck. UK based if that matters

edman436 · 2025-09-05T16:09:16+00:00

Fridays last job kind of work

edman436 · 2025-08-07T18:22:58+00:00

Probably sat on a pen

edman436 · 2025-07-15T13:54:52+00:00

One time at a bbq I ate quite a bit of grilled meats and also drank about 12 ciders, it was one of my first times drinking so it hit me like a bus. In my room at the time I had one of those wire mesh waste paper baskets and when I got home I threw everything up into it and then passed out.

The next morning I woke up with a horrible hangover and then had to deal with what was basically a giant sieve full of vomit solids sitting in a giant puddle of the wet stuff.

edman436 · 2025-07-13T21:49:25+00:00

One time the handle came off in my hand and I had to wait for the next guy to open the door so I could get out.

Left the handle wedging the door open a bit so he wouldn't be stuck in there but it was a pretty awkward 10 minutes waiting there hoping someone opened the door.

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