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It was a great day for me, I finally scored a used welder and it's a Miller! I drove an hour one way to get it.
The seller is a retired gm welder, he had about 5 brand new Miller welders in his barn, most of them cost about 5 grand ish each. Welder envy on my part. He took care of this welder, he bought it used to so I am the 3rd owner. Has a new ground clamp and it welded real nice when tested at different power levels and wire feeds. I'll probably upgrade the gun at some point. The seller was very nice and informative, sold it to me at a fair price with everything but the gas bottle.
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I'm so happy.:yipee:
 
I’ve got welder envy and I can barely create an arc, much less a decent weld. But I certainly know what a Miller is!
 
Millers of this size very rarely come up for sale around here. And whem they do they want almost as much as a new one. I got this one for about half price, I jumped right on it, he only had it posted for one day, I saw it last night and contacted him at 7 am this morning.
 
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@Eric Rorabaugh

Eric,

We had 3 drowning in the last 2 days. All kids, 16-20 years old. Warm weather just started here. There are dock parties everywhere. Cops show up, but leave to avoid conflict. I don't like the vibe. Hope these bars and restaurants open soon to distract folks from the water. Be safe out there.
 
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That's a shame and a tragedy! WAY too young. I wish people would realize, the water can be fun and enjoyable but IT IS ALSO DANGEROUS! Thank you
 
A project I’ve been dragging my feet on. Removing a railroad tie border around an ex-garden. Even after sacrificing a chainsaw chain they are still heavy.

Now more than my feet are dragging.

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County landfill tomorrow.
 
woodtickgreg said:
It was a great day for me, I finally scored a used welder and it's a Miller! I drove an hour one way to get it.
The seller is a retired gm welder, he had about 5 brand new Miller welders in his barn, most of them cost about 5 grand ish each. Welder envy on my part. He took care of this welder, he bought it used to so I am the 3rd owner. Has a new ground clamp and it welded real nice when tested at different power levels and wire feeds. I'll probably upgrade the gun at some point. The seller was very nice and informative, sold it to me at a fair price with everything but the gas bottle.
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I see tool rest in the making!!
Congrats buddy. I have one at work I set aside for you but didn’t see you coming down this way just for it. I was looking to sweeten the pot for a Waco trip.
Congrats brother I see some welding serenity in your future
 
Bigdrowdy1 said:
I see tool rest in the making!!
Congrats buddy. I have one at work I set aside for you but didn’t see you coming down this way just for it. I was looking to sweeten the pot for a Waco trip.
Congrats brother I see some welding serenity in your future
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And tool rest in your future:cool:
 
Not sure on the vivid but will keep you and your family in my prayers. Heaven is a step away from heaven and may the good lord relieve the pain and fears of your family and uncle. Thoughts and prayers your way brother
 
Bigdrowdy1 said:
Not sure on the vivid but will keep you and your family in my prayers. Heaven is a step away from heaven and may the good lord relieve the pain and fears of your family and uncle. Thoughts and prayers your way brother
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That's funny! But the prayers work no matter where you post them!!
 
Tom Smart said:
Nope, it’s full of creosote. It would never go in my woodstove.
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I hope so. Creosote is loaded with carbon based fuel. Like super wood, to be only used with caution. The wood that has rotted was lacking the preservation given by creosote. The remaining wood is for sure loaded. Split into small pieces and used only when the fire is glowing hot, these small pieces will yield three to 5 times the heat compared to regular wood the same size. It also saves adding to landfills. However, if not done with precaution, burning can be very polluting. Newer stoves have smoke recycling systems to assure cleaner exhausting. Damper controls are also important. Carry on, be safe.
 
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Creosote is listed as a probable human carcinogen so I’m OK letting the landfill have it.
 
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Tom Smart said:
Creosote is listed as a probable human carcinogen so I’m OK letting the landfill have it.
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Any one who burns wood has creosote. Nearly everything in California is a carcinogen...sucks though, I miss getting Sassafras tea and real root-beer.

Let me know what they charge at the landfill. Last I knew it was $2 a foot for old RR ties here and much more for newer ones. They had scale prices too, but that was only good for straight loads (non-mixed).
 
My day has not been good at all. I only got 3 hours of sleep last night & I've been up since 1 AM today.
I had a phone call appt. with a new Dr. & they couldn't speak English to save their life.
After spelling everything 3 or 4 times, I had enough & hung up.
So much for that. I told them next time I wanted to speak to someone who spoke English.
 
Pretty normal bust your butt workin in the yard day until this dropped into the field next door.

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