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    Restoring Rusty Tow Chains

    Wow, never heard of such a thing. What is the end result? I would think there would be a ton of run off. I heard the Army truck of dragging your chains through gravel/sand to clean them up, just didn't have the area to try it out on.
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    Restoring Rusty Tow Chains

    Hey All, I'm in the process of restoring some old rusty tow chains. They have been sitting in buckets of vinegar for almost two weeks now, and are almost completely down to bare metal. My question is, does anyone have an idea as to what I could use to coat the bare metal with!? I don't...
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    220v To 120v? Welding/Generator

    For the most part, yes. I am using the generator because my 20A circuit in my "garage" can't handle the load. Speaking of amish, you might appreciate this - my garage is actually a box truck body on a cement slab. I ran conduit from the garage through the ground to our barn, which has a 50A...
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    220v To 120v? Welding/Generator

    Yea, I think I'm gonna try the splitter first. A part of me was wondering if I could "merge" the two legs into one and "technically" have a 240v in a 120v outlet application. :dunno: I assume it's probably dangerous/not recommend but it crossed my mind. If that's a no-no, I'll try the...
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    220v To 120v? Welding/Generator

    I have 4 outlets for 120v between 2, 20A breakers. And one 220v at 30A. Here's the welder I have. The bigger option is the 170Mig that comes with 120/240. They visually look identical. https://www.harborfreight.com/mig-140-professional-welder-with-120-volt-input-64804.html I found an adapter...
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    220v To 120v? Welding/Generator

    Ok so a NEMA 6-50R is not compatible with a 120v plug. I'm wondering if the plug on my welder can be converted into a 220v. If not I've got to figure out a way to swap out the breakers on my generator. The other generator I used rarely tripped a breaker, and that had 20A just like mine does...
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    220v To 120v? Welding/Generator

    I have never worked on a generator before, but I was having similar thoughts as well. I think the welder should have been rated at drawing higher amperages, cause it blows a standard 20A breaker in my garage pretty quick as well. What I did find was an adapter that goes from 220 to 2 - 120v...
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    220v To 120v? Welding/Generator

    I don't believe that's the issue. The generator is 5500 running what's, the 120v outlets have 20A breakers. The welder is max 30A, but it's got a 120v plug. I realize now that is pretty dumb, should have spent another $100 and got the welder with 120/240 capabilities.
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    220v To 120v? Welding/Generator

    I also have a harbor freight welder. It's the Titanium brand. I really like it actually, but since I got this new generator it can't handle it at high loads very long. What's weird is the other generator I used barely tripped ever, and the power ratings are the same and so are the breakers...
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    Best work boots - who makes them?

    Awesome, I'm gonna look into them as well. Thank you! Appreciate the back story to go along with it.
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    220v To 120v? Welding/Generator

    Basically it's exactly as the title says, I'm looking to use the 30amp outlet on my generator to power my 120v welder. I don't know much about electrical, and this is my first welder. Wish I spent the extra $100 a while back and got the welder with 120/240v plugs.. This has become a recent...
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    Best work boots - who makes them?

    Thank you all for the replies! Looks like I need to turn on my notification settings! I might have a pair of winter boots narrowed down. There's a pair of Carolina's that have gotten pretty rave reviews.. but I'm gonna continue to look/research before I pull the trigger. I had a pair of...
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    Best work boots - who makes them?

    I've never worn that style boot before! They look comfortable, I just can't imagine myself wearing them, especially in New England. I know - I failed to mention that part. :rolleyes:
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    Best work boots - who makes them?

    Wow, if that's the case.. I'm impressed. Never heard of them, but I'll check them out! It's sad, I feel like all the big brand names have purposely lessened their product in hopes of selling more footwear. I had a pair of tims that lasted be 5-10 years.. not nowadays. It sucks.
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    Best work boots - who makes them?

    Alright guys and gals. I haven't posted in a while, but I figured this might be a good place to ask this question. Who makes the best work boots?!? Quality seems to have gone down the crapper over the last 20+ years and it's absolutely infuriating spending $200 on a pair of boots that don't...
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    Adverse Possession questions/advice

    I totally agree. I don't want it to be this way, but my neighbor is the one who started the war.. now I'm just "fighting back." It sucks cause I got to live right next to him, but what he did can't be forgotten.
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    Adverse Possession questions/advice

    Interesting, I hope it's something similar here in MA.. cause I am paying the taxes on it. I'm still waiting to hear back from my lawyer for an official answer. I may have to reach out to the local building inspector as well. If all goes according to plan I am going to fence in the area in...
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    Adverse Possession questions/advice

    Your right on that! I have been looking into the law here in MA, but olddognewtrick is probably right about asking a lawyer.. I'll be giving mine a call tomorrow. When I find an answer for sure I'll make sure to post it up for everyone. You may have figured this, but this is one of those...
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    Adverse Possession questions/advice

    That's a good point. I'll look into it. Thanks!
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    Adverse Possession questions/advice

    I have a situation that I would appreciate some help/guidance regarding adverse possession. I hope this is an appropriate section for this post. I live in MA, where the law states 20 years is magic number for adverse possession to be possible. My neighbors land is a subdivision of "my" land. A...
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