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Back from deployment. Lots of new tools!

Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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Back from deployment. Lots of new tools!

Hey guys,
Well I am back from deployment, and I have a new (old) truck, and I ordered a Lincoln Pro-Mig 135 that I am waiting for. I also picked up a used Oxy/Acetylene torch set complete with with full tanks for $300. I am planning on learning how to weld and make my own sliders and winch mount/bumper from square tube since I don't have a bender yet. I picked up the 14" abrasive cut off saw at HF as well since it was on sale. Can't wait for the Mig to get here so that I can start learning.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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Welcome Back.

Have fun with the toys/tools and keep us updated, hope you bought a digital camera aswell to share all your pics with us.
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 04:28 AM
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Hey! Welcome Back! Make sure to take pics along the way and share!
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Welcome back man! Ready to wheel? Are you back in Everett?
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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Yup I am back. I am in Arlington actually. I just bought a new wheeling rig, its in my sig. Just got the winch for it tonight, but I will need to learn to fab the winch bumper and sliders. I am ready to wheel! I haven't been wheeling since April.
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 11:23 PM
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be careful if you are "learning" i would not go and start fabbing up a winch bumper anytime soon....
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 08:10 AM
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There's a Tahuya trip coming up (Nov. 13th) that WATTORA is running, FYI
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Hmm I want to go. I will have to see whether I have duty that day or not. I am itching to try out the new rig. As far as making a winch mount, well I have a winch mount already that came with the winch, and I just need to fab the attachment of said winch mount to my frame. But I am still waiting for the Mig welder to show up. I did try out the oxy acetylene torch last night, and I was amazed that I remembered how to use it considering I hadn't used one since 1988.
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