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kasnerd

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I have found no differences in klein and fluke over the years besides having to watch the flukes like a toddler about to run off with some scumbag. I wasn't that impressed with their network stuff, and have been super happy with ideal and klein tools.
 

theesotericone

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I have found no differences in klein and fluke over the years besides having to watch the flukes like a toddler about to run off with some scumbag. I wasn't that impressed with their network stuff, and have been super happy with ideal and klein tools.

Fluke is a better tool. Just like Festool is a better tool then DeWalt. The reason I use DeWalt is that, IMO, Festool is not 3 times better then DeWalt although it is 3 times more expensive. It's the same with meters or any tool. Go with bang for the buck.
 

kasnerd

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Fluke is a better tool. Just like Festool is a better tool then DeWalt. The reason I use DeWalt is that, IMO, Festool is not 3 times better then DeWalt although it is 3 times more expensive. It's the same with meters or any tool. Go with bang for the buck.
i love my festool stuff. estate sale ftw. track saw, table and clamps.... totally understand how addictive nice tools are. there's no going back.
 

Subway4x4

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i love my festool stuff. estate sale ftw. track saw, table and clamps.... totally understand how addictive nice tools are. there's no going back.
Those are great finds: estate sales or garage sales that ex wives have after a divorce. Pure gold. Lol.
 

Stairgod

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Fluke is a better tool. Just like Festool is a better tool then DeWalt. The reason I use DeWalt is that, IMO, Festool is not 3 times better then DeWalt although it is 3 times more expensive. It's the same with meters or any tool. Go with bang for the buck.
What does it mean if you have Festool and Dewalt? Lol
 

AssBurns

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New Millermatic 235?

https://www.offroadxtreme.com/featu...ectric-offers-new-enthusiast-friendly-welder/

Thoughts?

I'm really tempted here. Was gonna find a buzz box and then lean on someone with mig/tig setup when needed....but this. 170amps is pretty decent. Weighs less than a 4 grader after a big dinner. Hmm...
Well I don’t know enough about tig to help you on the specs, but seems like the perfect little machine. 15 foot mig leads us pretty awesome. Thats my #1 complaint with my 211 is the leads are only 10’. Constantly having to move the welding cart is annoying. Especially with a multi-process welder with two tanks on the cart, it’ll get heavy quick. Maybe I’ll sell you my Miller 211 and buy that 235 :evilgrin:
 

kasnerd

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New tool accessory alert!

Portable bandsaw table from Swagoffroad.com

My handy dandy sliding miter gauge fits perfectly.View attachment 31846
how long does it take to mount and setup for use?. That's really clever and seems useful if it is not a hastle going back and forth from hand held to bench stand.
 

Arcticelf

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Question for the group: when cutting thick wall DOM do you run into issues with hole-saw blades overheating and burning out? I've ruined a bunch cutting 1.5x.25 wall tube.

What's interesting is that in the process it's apparently heating the tube enough to surface harden the cut, so putting in a new blade, and using a slow feed rate (both on the drill rpm and force into the cut) just burns out the new blade too. The only solution is to grind out the cut and start over.
 
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Just spitballing here, but could would cutting reliefs to your material waste, allow the cut to stay cool enough to prevent these issues? I’ve never used a holesaw to cope tube, mainly cause I don’t have the jig to do that and only do small amounts of round tube work. Using a grinder I cut slits into the waste to almost my line, remove the leftover tabs and grind smooth. Good luck hopefully you get it sorted
 

Stairgod

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Lube, slow cutting speed, proper feed rate, and cut the tube short enough that less than half of the hole saw is contacting the work.
 

Arcticelf

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Used gear oil for lube, and 50% trigger on the variable speed drill, with just enough pressure to generate chips. The issue comes with cutting at an angle -> more surface area engaged. And yes, only cutting one 'side' of the cope, but at 54% angled cuts that's still allot of surface area. The issues is only on DOM, regular HREW tube is fine.
 
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