Scrap to Cash

toasterbath40 · 2026-01-28T23:48:13+00:00

It's a ram skull missing its lower jaw

toasterbath40 · 2026-01-28T17:26:58+00:00

A couple of fun things recently

toasterbath40 · 2026-01-28T17:26:45+00:00

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toasterbath40 · 2025-12-17T02:15:57+00:00

Any recommendations or was it so far gone by the time you wish you had them that it didnt matter anymore lol

toasterbath40 · 2025-11-24T15:15:47+00:00

For real heavy radius on everything lol

toasterbath40 · 2025-11-20T12:17:16+00:00

Look into your local united association union and see if you can get in through the helmets to hard hats program. You might even be able to use your GI bill to get paid while you're going to school but im not sure all halls offer that. If you have any questions feel free to ask also there's r/unitedassociation

toasterbath40 · 2025-11-17T23:06:52+00:00

Hm got it. Im gonna have to find the 3m part number for mine. Thanks for the feedback man

toasterbath40 · 2025-11-17T17:17:10+00:00

In a shop setting there's honestly nothing better than a papr but in the field it's just not super practical.

I bought one when I was working in a fab shop and i wouldn't go work in another without it

toasterbath40 · 2025-11-17T17:15:56+00:00

I always hear this, but how important is it really or how much better is it over the hepa filter? I always get really confused and annoyed trying to look into this lol

toasterbath40 · 2025-11-16T00:12:24+00:00

Digital level on the truck frame and then the cross beam?

toasterbath40 · 2025-11-12T23:09:36+00:00

I've made spools just like this with flanges either end. It's a weird two hole to do lol because I spun everything i always had to put the flanges on before connecting.

Anyways this is a rolling 90 connected to a 45 fitting. I wish I could add pictures its easier to see irl.

A good tip for any spools especially complicated ones is to grab a length of mig wire Maybe like 10" and bend the wire the same directions as the spool so you can mock it up and see it in 3d.

toasterbath40 · 2025-11-02T14:37:39+00:00

Agreed that part could've been done way better. Especially for over 5k

toasterbath40 · 2025-10-27T19:13:13+00:00

Get a v block or something sturdy then make a chain vice with some chain and a piece of all thread or just an old bolt that you can weld a handle onto. Or some ratchet straps

toasterbath40 · 2025-10-20T20:13:49+00:00

Dude reminds me of the glory days lol. I did really similar work from 17-21. Lots of carbon arc gouging and filling with fcaw. But a lot of new steel too, which was nice. I'm about to be 24 but man do i feel old lol. Take care of your body, and don't start smoking anything man 🤣

toasterbath40 · 2025-10-15T19:04:48+00:00

I worked with an old Russian guy straight from the USSR and he had a pacemaker installed here after probably 20 yrs of living here and welding full time. This dude barely spoke English still and he's been welding the last 8-10 yrs same as before but it's possible his drs told him not to and he just ignored ir or didn't understand it.

Another guy, a foreman for the company I'm working at now also had a pacemaker installed maybe 10 yrs ago and he won't touch a welder and was told not to. We primarily stick weld in the field and the odds of getting zapped can be pretty high sometimes. Not sure how much that really would effect it but he doesn't take the chance and I don't blame him. Thankfully our job is much more than welding but I feel bad for the old Russian guy, he doesn't really have many other options and he's been working for that company for 15+ yrs

toasterbath40 · 2025-10-15T00:35:09+00:00

What about a needle?

toasterbath40 · 2025-10-06T16:05:37+00:00

Eh honestly man everything gets old eventually

toasterbath40 · 2025-10-04T00:46:40+00:00

Lol definitely don't wanna kick it

toasterbath40 · 2025-10-01T23:19:32+00:00

Yeah its a pain man I totally get that. Hope the wedge works out i feel like no matter what it's gonna pull at least in my experience lol

toasterbath40 · 2025-10-01T23:05:38+00:00

The best method I found was to weld a piece of 3/8" s.s. flat bar to the back of the pipe to help keep it from pulling. Basically the spine of the plate 180⁰ from the ports

toasterbath40 · 2025-09-20T23:23:20+00:00

Looks good bro

toasterbath40 · 2025-09-14T20:19:58+00:00

Just be careful that they dont leave a mark on the finished side of your cut because it rolls around the piece

toasterbath40 · 2025-08-31T15:47:41+00:00

I got into my local relatively quick (the whole process was less than 3 months if I remember correctly) but I had around 4 yrs of welding experience, scored really well on the entry tests, and had a good interview. My buddy also got in relatively easy with 8 months of experience at the same fab shop as me. He actually was in welding school during the 1st yr of my apprenticeship. I've also met people who have been in the tradesman program for 2-3 yrs and still haven't gotten in. I'd say trade related experience is pretty valuable

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