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need metal to practise welding, getting some rods and an apron
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We now need to get moving on the essential PPE, and determine how to provide a supply of shielding gas (see options below). | We now need to get moving on the essential PPE, and determine how to provide a supply of shielding gas (see options below). | ||
A small stick welder has been donated. No idea if it works or not, good luck if you want to try it. (I'v cleaned it up a bit and briefly tried it, it works but still needs some work on the leads and things [[User:Ajp|Ajp]] | A small stick welder has been donated. No idea if it works or not, good luck if you want to try it. (I'v cleaned it up a bit and briefly tried it, it works but still needs some work on the leads and things [[User:Ajp|Ajp]]) | ||
==The items== | ==The items== | ||
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* simple (non-automatic) face shield | * simple (non-automatic) face shield | ||
* a couple of bottles of gas (in the drawers under the mill) | * a couple of bottles of gas (in the drawers under the mill) | ||
I'v got some welding rods for mild steel, one apron and a pair of overalls(that hopefully don't catch fire easily) on order. should be enough to attempt a few welds with the little arc welder [[User:Ajp|Ajp]]. | |||
=== Things we are planning to buy === | === Things we are planning to buy === | ||
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=== Extra things we may need / consumables === | === Extra things we may need / consumables === | ||
* metal to weld. Please keep a lookout for some random bits of mild steel for people to practise with. Preferably not zinc plated due to toxic fumes when welded. | |||
* gas [http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tAo9x2FO_qy-e-_i0uhGspA&output=html price comparison] | * gas [http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tAo9x2FO_qy-e-_i0uhGspA&output=html price comparison] | ||
**[http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=89 small disposable] - approximately 5 mins use for ~ £15 | **[http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=89 small disposable] - approximately 5 mins use for ~ £15 | ||
