Speaking of Welding

[antichrist]

Found this at a pawn shop for $35, they took $30. Cheapest I can find it online is $145.

 

[I HATE PONIES]

Found this at a pawn shop for $35, they took $30. Cheapest I can find it online is $145.

Thats a good looking thing whatever it is. Congrats on the good deal.

 

[gmookher]

so what is IT?

 

[antichrist]

:rofl: Oh..well..it never occured to me that....
It's a needle scaler. Used for removing slag, but is a good tool for stress relieving welds.

 

[I HATE PONIES]

:rofl: Oh..well..it never occured to me that....
It's a needle scaler. Used for removing slag, but is a good tool for stress relieving welds.

OK. I believe it but why do I need one? There is no slag with the mig and gas.

 

[antichrist]

Actually there is a bit even with MIG, it can be hard to see though. But I also do stick welding.
But I use them mainly for stress relieving the weld joint. Particularly important with heavy welds and with cast iron.

 

[Rhich]

They are great for "de rusting" frames, wheels, engine blocks..... noisey as heck but a good tool to have around.

 

[roverMc]

I just use a drill with a wire brush....