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Old 01-04-2009, 06:41 PM   #1
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Welding update for ol Curt

I took some of your advice and clamped a copper piece behind the blow holes and welded them shut. Knowledge is KING!

Also found out it is a good idea to wear some gloves when grinding as grinders bite if you are not careful!!

I'm quite proud to see it go from a piece cut out that looked like this,Name:  Files for uploading 001.jpg
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Not show quality work, but a start.


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Old 01-04-2009, 08:01 PM   #2
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nice work
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Old 01-04-2009, 08:52 PM   #3
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Good job, practice makes pefect !!
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Old 01-04-2009, 09:17 PM   #4
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You have come along way. Nice job
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Old 01-05-2009, 01:17 AM   #5
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It's not as nice as your workAlan, but thanks for the encouragement!
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Old 01-05-2009, 01:48 AM   #6
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ol Curt:

Hats off to you for tackling your project head-on. Keep us posted with your progress.
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