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Old May 1, 2016 | 08:07 AM
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Was out at Corriganville yesterday and saw a handy idea to catch lemonade drips from the cooler while camping. Might have to break down, buy a HF welder and build a couple of those.
 
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Also learned some Dutch oven tips and hands on experiences. Not a fan of the liner, but they're easy to clean...
 
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Originally Posted by wpnaes
Was out at Corriganville yesterday and saw a handy idea to catch lemonade drips from the cooler while camping. Might have to break down, buy a HF welder and build a couple of those.
that's easy for sure! only 3 parts if you have a press brake, and 6 parts if you cut all the squares out.
 
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Seems like overkill to me just for a few drops of lemonade.

Never had the chance to cook in a dutch oven. May have to try that someday.

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Clearly Jim, you've not spent much time around 7-10 yr old boys at a campout eating meals.
 
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Not since I was a 7-10 year old kid in the Cub Scouts.

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Might have to break down, buy a HF welder and build a couple of those.
Ive got a Lincoln welder you're welcome to borrow.
 
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Ive got a Lincoln welder you're welcome to borrow.
miller is better its the right color!







haha just messing with ya! little wire feed machine? or a classic tombstone?
 
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haha just messing with ya! little wire feed machine? or a classic tombstone?
Wire feed welder. Just used it the other day to fabricate a 3 foot slotted screwdriver.
 
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Wire feed welder. Just used it the other day to fabricate a 3 foot slotted screwdriver.
nice! i have a millermatic 180, that little bugger runs and runs! if i really need some heat in my welds i dig out the 1978 miller 225amp engine drive welder and start throwing down 6010 or 7018 rods.
 
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LOL You made a funny!

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nice! i have a millermatic 180, that little bugger runs and runs! if i really need some heat in my welds i dig out the 1978 miller 225amp engine drive welder and start throwing down 6010 or 7018 rods.
What size rods? 5/32" or even 3/16"?

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usually 1/8", seems to be a surplus around here of them. my beads are alright, not great and not bird crap.

i really want to try 2 batteries and a set of jumper cables sometime, mostly just to say ive done it at least once!
 



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