What welding projects are you working on? Are you proud of something you built?
How about posting some pics so other welders can get some ideas?
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rahtreelimbs
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I always grind and plasma cut outside to keep the dust and fumes out if the garage. Problem is it sucks in the winter so i decided to try and build a downdraft table. I had most of the metal needed except for the .080" aluminum for the sides and some small angle......that i got from work. I used a furnace blower motor. I added a drawer at the bottom and a backsplash. The slats are replaceable. Works well.

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Farmwelding
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Turned out nice. That is one hell of a fan/suction device.
A student now but really want to weld everyday. Want to learn everything about everything. Want to become a knower of all and master of none.
Instagram: @farmwelding
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rahtreelimbs wrote:I always grind and plasma cut outside to keep the dust and fumes out if the garage. Problem is it sucks in the winter so i decided to try and build a downdraft table. I had most of the metal needed except for the .080" aluminum for the sides and some small angle......that i got from work. I used a furnace blower motor. I added a drawer at the bottom and a backsplash. The slats are replaceable. Works well.

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Looks great!

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electrode
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Looks great and you definitely used a capable blower for the project. :D
rahtreelimbs
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electrode wrote:Looks great and you definitely used a capable blower for the project. :D

Blower motors from a furnace are pretty easy to get. A phone call to a friend eho knew someone in HVAC got me 2 of them for free. It's usually the heat exchanger that goes before the motor.
electrode
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rahtreelimbs wrote:
electrode wrote:Looks great and you definitely used a capable blower for the project. :D

Blower motors from a furnace are pretty easy to get. A phone call to a friend eho knew someone in HVAC got me 2 of them for free. It's usually the heat exchanger that goes before the motor.
I know. That's why I like them and use them too. I have one on my exhaust fan on my welding table and one of my exhaust fan on my powder coat spray booth. :D Cheap or FREE.
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Nice work Rich.
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