r97
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just an idea here, but can't you buy concrete board (i'm gonna assume it doesn't catch on fire) also a respirator is a good idea in such a confined space.
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Flexibel_kampfe
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Close.... its cement board... gypsum board..... aka drywall... less flamable, than wood.. I still wouldnt...
Flexibel_kampfe
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There is indeed... and its not for their excellent insulating properties either... (metal and concrete have an R-rating of about 2..)
r97
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ok, just an idea, maybe if he tiled the whole room? lol
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Lol i think this guys going to be up for a 'Darwin award' lol
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I concur...
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im just gonna see how it goes but its taking forever to set up the pipes/fan
Flexibel_kampfe
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Have your last will and testament written yet(not that you have much to leave behind)? It would be a good idea before testing the setup...
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well i could get like airplane hangar sheet metal lol idk where and how much it costs tho
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Ill hive you a hint... heres what metalsdepot has to say... regarding 20ga 4x10 cold rolled sheet metal...
S120 20 GA. (.036 thick) Steel Sheet Cold Rolled Steel Sheet 4 X 10 Ft. 1 In Stock $59.20 $59.20
Quantity Discounts Saved You! $39.60 (Learn More) Total: $59.20
S120 20 GA. (.036 thick) Steel Sheet Cold Rolled Steel Sheet 4 X 10 Ft. 1 In Stock $59.20 $59.20
Quantity Discounts Saved You! $39.60 (Learn More) Total: $59.20
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what if i just soaked the insulation in gasoline?
Flexibel_kampfe
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ARe you trying to act like a moron?
Folks, I say we stop wasting our time with this kid... I dont appreciate smart asses... He isnt heeding our advice, so why are we going to waste our time... it could be put to more productive things...
I dont mean to yank anyone away prematurely, but I think this kid has run his course..
Folks, I say we stop wasting our time with this kid... I dont appreciate smart asses... He isnt heeding our advice, so why are we going to waste our time... it could be put to more productive things...
I dont mean to yank anyone away prematurely, but I think this kid has run his course..
BT. I get that you are young and enthusiastic.
I have seen a few things you have done and think you have some good ideas.
I think you may grow into being a good fabricator some day if you don't kill yourself and the rest of your family.
Please don't think that the people offering advice are against you and don't know anything.
They have your best interest at heart.
I know it's tough when you are young, full of ideas and low on cash but safety is not something you can scrimp on and ignore.
Flux core fumes are horrible to your health.
All it takes is one little bit of molten metal to bite into a bit of wood, cardboard or anything else flammable you are welding near to make your life hell.
I hope you take some of the advice that has been offered to you by some very knowledgeable posters here.
Bruce.
I have seen a few things you have done and think you have some good ideas.
I think you may grow into being a good fabricator some day if you don't kill yourself and the rest of your family.
Please don't think that the people offering advice are against you and don't know anything.
They have your best interest at heart.
I know it's tough when you are young, full of ideas and low on cash but safety is not something you can scrimp on and ignore.
Flux core fumes are horrible to your health.
All it takes is one little bit of molten metal to bite into a bit of wood, cardboard or anything else flammable you are welding near to make your life hell.
I hope you take some of the advice that has been offered to you by some very knowledgeable posters here.
Bruce.
Flexibel_kampfe
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Well Put...
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@brslk thanks
let me explain.
i made this post because i wanted to know how to vent the flux core from my basement. some people who answered my actual questions helped me alot and i was able to buy the appropriate system that will do the job. i never asked anything about if it was safe to be welding there. of course, some people keep telling me news headlines and what life will be like after im dead. excuse me, im just welding. so many people do not understand. i tried to even make a video proving that im not being unsafe in any way. my welder isnt a high powered machine, its a 90 amp flux wire feed welder that i usually weld on 55amps. i know it still makes smoke, but that is vented out my 1500 CFM blower into my backyard. i bought a fire extinguisher too. i guess that isnt enough. so now apparently i need to cover the walls with sheetmetal? give me a break. im not moving my work space into a bombshelter. honestly, if i had any chance in killing myself, i wouldnt be stupid enough to do something that life threatening. i already said once that if the discussion was going to continue on about any of this "your going to die" nonsense then dont post at all. its just getting annoying and rude now. i get what all of you are trying to say, but you arent even listening to me. you think ill be having fun throwing my HF welder into a snowpile and welding motor mounts, do you? or i could be welding motor mounts in a more permanent place. also, it takes forever to set up, and by the time im ready to weld its dark out because i only have about 3 hours of sunlight after school, minus homework. this winter i want to be working on a bunch of small projects, not setting up a temporary workspace in a snowpile. besides, im 14. ill be an adult soon enough and have my own garage to work in. in the mean time, i got a half decade to go. im going to take a lot of time organizing my workplace and making sure i have the full potential of the blower, then i can do some quick welds. i have good reason that my basement is suitable for running a few beads. get this, im not working in a factory welding 24/7. this is OCCASIONAL. and no, not occasional death.
thanks...
let me explain.
i made this post because i wanted to know how to vent the flux core from my basement. some people who answered my actual questions helped me alot and i was able to buy the appropriate system that will do the job. i never asked anything about if it was safe to be welding there. of course, some people keep telling me news headlines and what life will be like after im dead. excuse me, im just welding. so many people do not understand. i tried to even make a video proving that im not being unsafe in any way. my welder isnt a high powered machine, its a 90 amp flux wire feed welder that i usually weld on 55amps. i know it still makes smoke, but that is vented out my 1500 CFM blower into my backyard. i bought a fire extinguisher too. i guess that isnt enough. so now apparently i need to cover the walls with sheetmetal? give me a break. im not moving my work space into a bombshelter. honestly, if i had any chance in killing myself, i wouldnt be stupid enough to do something that life threatening. i already said once that if the discussion was going to continue on about any of this "your going to die" nonsense then dont post at all. its just getting annoying and rude now. i get what all of you are trying to say, but you arent even listening to me. you think ill be having fun throwing my HF welder into a snowpile and welding motor mounts, do you? or i could be welding motor mounts in a more permanent place. also, it takes forever to set up, and by the time im ready to weld its dark out because i only have about 3 hours of sunlight after school, minus homework. this winter i want to be working on a bunch of small projects, not setting up a temporary workspace in a snowpile. besides, im 14. ill be an adult soon enough and have my own garage to work in. in the mean time, i got a half decade to go. im going to take a lot of time organizing my workplace and making sure i have the full potential of the blower, then i can do some quick welds. i have good reason that my basement is suitable for running a few beads. get this, im not working in a factory welding 24/7. this is OCCASIONAL. and no, not occasional death.
thanks...
I was just offering some advice BT.
Like anything for free, you can take it or leave it.
I also own a 90 amp flux core that i use in my garage for stuff.
It is very smokey.
I leave the door open when using it.
If you do continue to weld in the basement, wear a good respirator.
You have seen the splatter on the welds.
That's about half of what flies off the weld.
The rest ends up who knows where.
Bruce.
Like anything for free, you can take it or leave it.
I also own a 90 amp flux core that i use in my garage for stuff.
It is very smokey.
I leave the door open when using it.
If you do continue to weld in the basement, wear a good respirator.
You have seen the splatter on the welds.
That's about half of what flies off the weld.
The rest ends up who knows where.
Bruce.
Flexibel_kampfe
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You Do not seem to understand... Death doesnt nessecarily come imediately... it could be 3 or 4 years from now, when you develop an illness from the fumes, such as cancer..
As for daylight... there are these things called spotlights... Also, I doubt your school occurs on weekends...
As for daylight... there are these things called spotlights... Also, I doubt your school occurs on weekends...
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