Hobart Trek 180 Cordless Welder
If you want to know how the welding supply industry is reacting to the cordless market, take a gander at the Trek 180 battery-powered MIG Welder. It’s awesomeness in a 52-lb. box. We’re not saying this is meant to replace a larger shop model, and neither is Hobart. What the Trek 180 is designed to do is take care of small jobs when you are away from anything resembling civilization. The rig can run off its own 120 amp 17VDC battery or from an 115V power outlet with a 20 percent duty cycle.
Semi-trucks and UGC: moderation and maintenance
Why should companies that manage their own UGC care about truckers and slow welding shops? I would say most of the time they shouldn’t, but for the next 500 words or so it’s okay to care. A few years back my father was going through a lean summer, traditionally this is when he would generate the majority of his revenue. Being a smart small business owner he saw that the landscape around his business was changing – people were having less and less need for a neighbourhood welding shop. He need
Unboxing the 2410: apples, cables, welding, seed, and books
I bought a new monitor. Last Christmas my wonderful wife gave me a present: she hand-made an Apple monitor and wrapped it with a note that said, “I don’t know which one you want, but let’s get you something nice.” That cardboard cutout was as close as I’m ever going to get to an Apple display. And it’s not that they are too expensive (they are, actually, but I’d shell out). It’s that Apple won’t sell me one. Despite what you read about Apple having its best financial quarter in history, I t
What the news industry can learn from a welder, a plumber and a farmer
People have been talking forever about how social media is killing traditional print media, this is not breaking news. But from working in this space for as long as I have I can say many news sources have found hope, or at least spotted a pin hole of light at the end of the tunnel. Most major new sources I speak to, have embraced social media and are now finding traction in that space and beginning to right the ship. News sources are using readers to provide updates, additional information,
Airsoft Guns Have Serious Implications To Be Considered
by Anthony Carter Can you distinguish between a real gun and a toy version when they are lying on a table before you, when a toy gun is made to look exactly like the lethal weapon next to it? You may be able to have a second look, even pick them up to try and find the real weapon, but when you are crouched down fearing for your life with gun welding criminals shouting - how do you choose the airsoft guns then? Airsoft guns may not have the ability to kill you, but they should be considered l
Negotiable General : Purchasing Executiver by Yuri
A subsidiary of a company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, specializing in manufacturing, refilling, and distribution of industrial gases, as well as exclusive distributor of welding and safety products is currently looking for a Purchasing Executive / Officer Requirements: •Diploma in relevant discipline or its equivalent •Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience preferably in industrial products •Good interpersonal, leadership and coordination skills •Excellent discipline a
BMW “Clusterfork” announcement
7th October 2009, 12:27 am I stopped by the Brooklyn Machine Works shop and noticed a grip of new forks about to go to paint. Talking with Ken the welder he said they should be ready to ship orders next week. I know one bike polo player already has one. I ran into Max Knight last night at Second Chance and got a look at one hot off the welding table. It was raw metal and looked good on his Gangsta Track.Here is a small bit of what can be seen on Brooklyn’s Blog.The first batch of the Brooklyn
What Does A Welding School Offer?
What Does A Welding School Offer? by Jess Saint VessWelding colleges are educational facilities that provide instruction and practicing means to student wishing to gain basic skills needed to make manual welding activities. Welding schools have multiple things to do, and professionals looking for instruction in welding, must make sure some of the things offered and possessed by the various schools. The basic aim of the welding schools is to make available all the theoretical knowledge t
Dealmonger: Tweco Magnetic Ground Clamp
Welding Supply currently has the Tweco SMGC200 Magnetic Ground Clamp for $22.95 Used in place of the typical alligator clamps, the SMGC200 Magnetic Ground Clamp allows you to quickly place the ground clamp on any flat or round surface. The top handle actuates the magnet and is rated for 200 amps and 176 degrees F. Tweco SMGC200 Magnetic Ground Clamp [weldingsupply.com]
A Good Read: Auto Body Repair
Set the Wayback machine for 1984 and read “Auto Body Repair” by Duenk, Williams, and Brooks. The book is a comprehensive manual for auto body repair as done in the 1980’s. The book has it all, starting with an overview of the construction and assembly of the auto body. Then we move to chapters on body repair tools and shop equipment, use of hand tools and techniques including specialty tools. Frame straightening and underbody repair are covered along with welding, brazing and heat shrinking.
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