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| 76-914 |
 Jan 19 2015, 09:48 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist  Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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I finally retired my old HF Bench top drill press. Long overdue.. It's built furniture, odds n ends, a few auto mods and an airplane. Purchased in 1990 and running until I unplugged it...............
 and replaced it with his Big Brother. The new one is 1hp, 3/4", 16spd with low speeds starting at 200 rpm. It's nice when bits cut instead of chip at the metal. I can clamp pieces down instead of holding them by hand. I still watch pieces fly across the room but my hand ain't down there when it happens. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)    But this, this has changed me. Or at least my welding skills. Having owned a HF model for 4 years I was transformed when using the Miller. First thing I found is that I don't need a spot light to illuminate the area I am welding. The lens is clear glass until a spark. Not a dark shade until a spark! Plus I don't need to get within inches of the weld to see/watch my weld. I swear, between the flood light and placing my eyebrows within an inch of the arc, I though it was my vision. What a difference. Now if I can only figure out why a $150 helmet out performs a $39 helmet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)  |
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| warpig |
Jan 19 2015, 10:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 2-August 10 From: Portland OR Member No.: 12,002 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Jan 19 2015, 07:48 PM)  I finally retired my old HF Bench top drill press. Long overdue.. It's built furniture, odds n ends, a few auto mods and an airplane. Purchased in 1990 and running until I unplugged it............... Ran when parked! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| Bruce Hinds |
Jan 19 2015, 10:17 PM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 748 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
111 reasons . . .
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| brant |
Jan 19 2015, 10:27 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,949 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Which model of helmet and where did you buy it?
Definitely on my list of future upgrades |
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| 76-914 |
Jan 20 2015, 09:12 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Amazon, $140 shipping included! It's the Miller Pro Hobby model. BTW. Good helmets have replaceable parts & batteries! So consider the HF a throw away and the Miller a life time investment.
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| Amphicar770 |
Jan 20 2015, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I replaced my older Miller with a digital elite and am amazed at how this technology has improved over the years. Picked mine up on one of Zoros 30% off sales with a $70 dollar rebate from Miller.
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| Porsche930dude |
Jan 20 2015, 08:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 25-November 11 From: Vestal NY Member No.: 13,819 Region Association: None |
i cover the lenses inside and out with a cut up clear soda bottle. Saves money on the special ones. I dont know if you can do that with an auto helmet though
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| 76-914 |
Jan 20 2015, 10:27 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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This one came with 5 spare outer and 2 inner replacement lenses.
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