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[nebraskadad]

I have been working a project, after seeing these things selling on the net for $400, my wife would have cringed had i bought one.. So I bought the aluminum instead and build it

Heading to the Nemaha to test it on Saturday.

Need to slurg for miners moss, and decent expanded aluminum on the next iteration.. I riveted this one, I am going to use durafix aluminum weld to do the next one it this one works out.

Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.

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[russau]

Rex i might have the MM your wanting. but its the thick (3/4 inchs) stuff.there is better/other material than the MM. let me know !

[nebraskadad]

Russ, Right now I have a fine ribbed matting from Ace® and a ribbed carpet from Menards. The expanded metal is steel lathe, for lathe and plaster. I am going to order some expanded aluminum from Online Metal Supply in your neck of the woods. I am thinking I may build a smaller one, this is pretty light but kind of bulky.. I have a friend who wants me to build one for them. I think I am going to try to use the alumiweld sticks and see how they work.

[russau]

ive tried all of the alum.weld sticks with a oxy/accet torch. they worked but the weld looked messy! thats why i bought my Miller Tig welder.

[nebraskadad]

Russ,

I've love to have a TIG,

[russau]

haha Rex for the right price you could have one just like mine with all the extras! but if your wife would cringe at $400.....................................Tig welding is very expensive to do! the supplies to do it are getting up there!

[CalGoldDredger]

Russ has all the cool toys!
I am looking either getting a tig or upgrading to a better lathe??? decisions, decisions???

[russau]

i buy most of my equipment at autions of places that have closed down because of the ecconomy. its a sad thing to see but if you know the price of equipment, you can get a good deal! but you MUST look at it close to see if its worth it or damaged.