1929 American LaFrance fire engine alum top casting for the radiator is thinned from years of corrosion. To the point it has eaten holes all the way through. Any idea what alloy it might be? I've talked to some fire truck owners but they know more about their trucks history than it's mechanics. Does...

HOLY CRAP!!!!! YOU ARE CORRECT SIR!!! I just downloaded a "real" copy of the owner manual from the web site...as I stated the cheap version that came in the box had nothing like this! thank you for setting me straight, I guess that forum has served it purpose......I guess I shouldnt assum...

Ive been noodling about how I could make a cooler that would be sufficient for anything ill ever need to do. I thought about using an old metal gas tank with a fuel pump. But the only problem with that is the return of hot water would have to be on the bottom cuz the pump would probably be on the t...

Sorry guys, haven't figured out the little problem I'm having uploading pics yet but, this tig cooler is so simple you don't need pics. Geez, the prices of store bought coolers are nuts. And, they are WAY more complicated than most of us need. I worked at a place in the past that ran welds on 1/2 al...

Jody, GREAT FORUM! Weldingtipsandtricks.com is top notch in evert way. If there was a Nobel prize for forums you would take it easily! Keep up the good work. And to the forum members, a tip of my hat also. You guys give a lot of good advice and encouragement to others weather they are old hands or n...