Upon opening the box I discovered it's just plain 'ol ER70S-2. I'm not sure why they felt the need to label the package differently.

That's what I was thinking, just wasn't sure if there was some other kind of filler rod that I'd never heard of.

I ordered 10lbs of ER70-S2 online and I received T-70S2. I have never heard of this before. Is anyone familiar with it?

Thank you for the feedback. I've no fantasies of it being an easy transition. I'll be working harder than ever, especially in the startup phase. Fortunately, I live in a large metropolitan area and already have a good network of small businesses on both a personal and professional level. I have a fe...

Thanks, tweake. I do plan to start as a side business, working nights and weekends. I'm familiar with similar businesses in this area and am working on creating a business model to find the right niche of what people want, but isn't already available on every street corner. My hope is to build a leg...

I wouldn't be competing against my employer. We specialize in hydraulic doors for hangar bays and large commercial and agriculture buildings. I have to turn down a lot of customers that want small jobs done because that's not what we are geared for. If I were to start a company, I would be focused o...

Hey all, new member here. I'm looking for guidance and tips regarding starting a business. In the months spent researching, I've found an overwhelming amount of information regarding business structure, certifications, insurance, etc. A little about myself. I've been with my current employer for 5 y...