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| rick 918-S |
 Jan 16 2010, 09:28 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette  Group: Members Posts: 20,485 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(detoxcowboy @ Jan 15 2010, 07:29 AM)  QUOTE(Rico Suave @ Jan 14 2010, 09:50 PM) JB weld or pull the tank, fill with water...or have a pro do it. Unless you LIKE having no eyebrows and a dent in yer forehead..... I already have a dent and a mono brow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| J P Stein |
Jan 16 2010, 09:56 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
I knew a fella years back that had his face permanently rearranged by a gas tank explosion casued by his welding on it. This is somewhere where I don't screw around with half measures. All the "tricks" to make it safe might work, but you only have to get it wrong once.
I've got enuff explosive/inflammable shittage in my shop that if something ever set it off, half the neighborhood might go up.....and I like my neighbors. Liquid gasoline has a mass of vapors coming off it......to think otherwise will get you in deep shit. |
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| Joe Bob |
Jan 16 2010, 10:02 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(J P Stein @ Jan 16 2010, 07:56 AM) .....and I like my neighbors. Liquid gasoline has a mass of vapors coming off it......to think otherwise will get you in deep shit. I agree.....even though he's NOT welding on the actual tank as Chris so lightly pointed out in my comment.... BTW, do the neighbors LIKE YOU? |
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| Rand |
Jan 16 2010, 10:06 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Personally, I wouldn't weld on a gas tank, even taking the proper precautions. Welding a trunk floor with a gas tank nearby though, no problem with the proper precautions. Big difference.
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| J P Stein |
Jan 16 2010, 11:00 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Rand @ Jan 16 2010, 08:06 AM) Personally, I wouldn't weld on a gas tank, even taking the proper precautions. Welding a trunk floor with a gas tank nearby though, no problem with the proper precautions. Big difference. I was referring to how I approach the problem. You are welcome to do it any way you like...as often as possible. I know guys that say, regarding fumes, "if you can breathe in it you can smoke in it". Darwin will always be standing by to help should things go awry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've been dancing with Darwin for nearly 65 years , but I try to keep the embrace loose enuff to shake free. Mike: My neighors put up with me cause the wife bakes them cookies & stuff. |
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