From: Noddy on

"John McKenzie" <jmac(a)alphalink.com.au> wrote in message
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> I'm hoping I don't ever have to consider that at all (as I wouldn't do
> it period)

I wouldn't either, but I'm already at the stage where if I need to do
anything terribly neat I have to wait for the right time.

--
Regards,
Noddy.


From: Fraser Johnston on

"John McKenzie" <jmac(a)alphalink.com.au> wrote in message
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>>
>> I'd still prefer tig myself, but only because I've been doing it for quite a
>> while and am reasonably proficient at it. However, if you're bringing an
>> inexperienced guy into the shop tig is something that takes a reasonably
>> long time to learn to do well. It also has it's disadvantages as you get
>> older and your hands aren't as steady as they once were.
>
> I know this isn't PC, but a mate of mine actually has a few beers prior
> to welding. He won't do it for any cutting or grinding or anything, but
> for a steadier hand.
>
> I'm hoping I don't ever have to consider that at all (as I wouldn't do
> it period)

I'm guessing Noddy goes for the handful of pain meds. ; )

Fraser


From: Fraser Johnston on

"Noddy" <dg4163@(nospam)dodo.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> "jonz" <series11(a)landy> wrote in message news:468728be(a)dnews.tpgi.com.au...
>
>> insitu cyls have a bleeder, with a length of tube attached, about 6" on a
>> 45kg........this is opened during filling. when the liquid level in cyl.
>> reaches the tube liquid is expelled, and filling is complete. this leaves a
>> vapour space of about 20%............exchange 45kg cyls do not have a
>> bleeder, so, unless its weighed youve got no idea how full the cyl
>> is......DANGEROUS.............the only exception, if you *know* the cyl. is
>> m/t you can put in 89l and that will leave your vapour
>> space.........illegal, but if ya gotta.........
>
> I get anywhere between 85 & 100 litres into mine at the local servo,
> depending on the quality of the "autogas" mix they have available at the
> time.

I guess the temp would make a difference too.

Fraser


From: a t e c 7 7 "atec 77 at hotmail dot on
Fraser Johnston wrote:
> "John McKenzie" <jmac(a)alphalink.com.au> wrote in message
> news:46895A36.301B(a)alphalink.com.au...
>>> I'd still prefer tig myself, but only because I've been doing it for quite a
>>> while and am reasonably proficient at it. However, if you're bringing an
>>> inexperienced guy into the shop tig is something that takes a reasonably
>>> long time to learn to do well. It also has it's disadvantages as you get
>>> older and your hands aren't as steady as they once were.
>> I know this isn't PC, but a mate of mine actually has a few beers prior
>> to welding. He won't do it for any cutting or grinding or anything, but
>> for a steadier hand.
>>
>> I'm hoping I don't ever have to consider that at all (as I wouldn't do
>> it period)
>
> I'm guessing Noddy goes for the handful of pain meds. ; )
>
> Fraser
>
>
A shot of Southern helps a lot with the TaTa's
From: Noddy on

"Fraser Johnston" <fraser(a)jcis.com.au> wrote in message
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> I'm guessing Noddy goes for the handful of pain meds. ; )

I do, but then that has it's side effects too.

You tend not to notice when a chunk of red hot slag has fallen into your
boot until you take a shower later on and discover a hole melted through
your foot that you can poke your finger clean through :)

--
Regards,
Noddy.


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