What Did You Buy Today?

yota said:
of course you have to thin it, not what I was talking about for additives. it's not good paint compared to good industrial enamels like SW. it is cheaper. I usually spray 2-part urethanes and sometimes base coat clear coat.
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I think it does a great job. My southbend was painted with SW industrial enamel, and it did not last as long as all my other machines done with Rustoleum. And for much less.
 
woodchucker said:
I think it does a great job. My southbend was painted with SW industrial enamel, and it did not last as long as all my other machines done with Rustoleum. And for much less.
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I usually thoroughly clean the surface then wipe it down with white vinegar (Phosphoric acid works well also) followed by a damp clean cloth and tack cloth right before applying paint.
 
my parts were given a boiling in TSP, then mineral spirits to prevent flash rusting. The tsp boil really did a great job removing the oils, and giving a nice tooth to the cast iron.
 
I keep TSP on hand for serious cleaning, cheap! Clean by stages.
 
Bought my first welder(s). Won the millermatic 210 for $600 (so $750 all in) including a welding helmet, near full 11lb roll of wire and a massive extension cable. Then when I went to pick it up today the auction guy asked if I was interested in the little red one as the buyer had backed out. Sure, how much? $200!! Only needs a ground clamp, a flow regulator and a bottle of argon. Lincoln square wave 175 tig :)

So just a sniff under a grand for two decent welders, assuming they work that isIMG_3531.jpeg
 
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