I realize this is not "directly" fishing related but you folks are such a wealth of knowledge, I just had to talk to you about it....
I'd like to get into welding. Not commercially. Just for my own projects. And some of these ARE fishing related!! I've got a ton of them "on the board" and for the money I'd pay someone else to complete my jobs, I could probably pick up some equipment and do it myself.
I've done some gas welding (Oxy/Acet.) in the past, but would rather not go that route. As far as material, I don't think I'd ever use anything thicker that 3/16". MAYBE....1/4". I'd also like to be able to do aluminum as well as steel. The ability to do stainless might not be bad either, but not real necessary.
I'm sort of a fish out of water here. So if you need more info, please ask...
I am sort of on a tight budget here, but I typically don't "skimp" on tools. (I can usually justify ALMOST anything.... I'm single LOL!!!)
With all the different types out there (TIG, MIG.....) What kind would you recommend for a novice such as myself?
I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought.
Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just
buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
Congrats on the motor! I think you’ll like it.
I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers. 160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.
Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor. Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to
get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius)
says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe. I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho. Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
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Howdy All....
I realize this is not "directly" fishing related but you folks are such a wealth of knowledge, I just had to talk to you about it....
I'd like to get into welding. Not commercially. Just for my own projects. And some of these ARE fishing related!!
I've got a ton of them "on the board" and for the money I'd pay someone else to complete my jobs, I could probably pick up some equipment and do it myself.
I've done some gas welding (Oxy/Acet.) in the past, but would rather not go that route. As far as material, I don't think I'd ever use anything thicker that 3/16". MAYBE....1/4". I'd also like to be able to do aluminum as well as steel. The ability to do stainless might not be bad either, but not real necessary.
I'm sort of a fish out of water here. So if you need more info, please ask...
I am sort of on a tight budget here, but I typically don't "skimp" on tools. (I can usually justify ALMOST anything.... I'm single
LOL!!!)
With all the different types out there (TIG, MIG.....) What kind would you recommend for a novice such as myself?
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M-H (aka: Dan)
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