I watched the YouTube video of the Bohler last night, and it looks an impressive machine. Only aspect I'm not sure of is the lift Tig start, as I've been learning on HF start. I can do without the AC tig, as I can't see myself doing much, if any, aluminium. So, do I go for a machine such as...
Thanks for the feedback. We were basically shown a joint/method, told to grab some steel and have a go. Tried to cram as much into the day as possible.
Evening all. I'm doing an evening course on TIG at the local college, but decided to do a day's training on MIG. Really enjoyed it, but a totally different beast to TIG. Any comments on my efforts welcome - the only way to learn!
I'm looking for a consistent way of forming up to 90 degree bends into flat bar (8mm x 50mm).
Does anyone have any experience of the tool below, or alternatives. If anyone is selling - even better. Thanks.
Might be warm and dry outside, but the timber could have a high moisture content. Aim for around 16% and leave a couple of mm gap to allow for expansion.
Sadolin Superdec is a water based opaque timber coating, that is also flexible and moves with the timbers. I've used it on numerous projects, and never had an issue with the coating failing and allowing water ingress.
Apply a durable finish, and you should only need to repaint if damage occurs. I use a product called Clean Extreme by Crown. It's a matt finish, but you can literally scrub it without affecting the finish.
Trade paint may appear more expensive, but when you weigh the cost against savings in...
The trade formulations have higher quality (more expensive) ingredients. This results in a higher opacity, ease of use and more durable.
Call into your local trade centre and give them details of what you need. I'm sure they will price match anything you see on the internet.
The 123 is more a grip/adhesion primer - I've used it on numerous projects. Take a look at Zinsser Allcoat as well, as it's a primer and finish coat in one product. Sadolin also do Superdec, again a great self priming product.