New Toys

**cheesy** · 01-04-2015, 04:59 PM

Mrs. C and I hit a lot of clearance sales this past week. I got some new 'from me, to me' toys this past week. This is stuff, that if I ask for, I'm told that it "isn't a fun present", so I end up with socks.

A few pics, here' a list.

A Barska metal detector. I plan on being that old fat guy on the beach someday.

A Sons of Arthritis/Ibuprofen Chapter t-shirt. I've been a member since at least 2005.

My own espresso maker. Little bitty thing. Makes GOOD stuff.

Squirrel!

Some small things for the CX; a 5v/12v handle bar mounted charger, voltmeter, and a fuse box.

The best one is a small plasma cutter. Been wanting one for years but couldn't justify the outlay. This one, a 120v Campbell-Hausfeld, was on clearance and fills the bill for my garage. Not the Hydrotherm I have at the shop, but nice enough for what I do at home. I got 10 seconds tied up in each of the ginger bread men.

I'd starve if I had to depend on my artistic ability.

Weldangrind · 01-04-2015, 06:31 PM

That t-shirt is awesome!

I really like stove-top espresso makers. I have one with a separate valve that allows for better steam control. I use it when I'm camping.

I'd starve if I tried to make a living off of metal fab. I'm waaay too slow.

katoranger · 01-04-2015, 06:43 PM

I want a plasma cutter. The cost has been a major factor. Would like to know more about the CH model.

**cheesy** · 01-04-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I want a plasma cutter. The cost has been a major factor. Would like to know more about the CH model.

Very basic unit, but meets my needs. List price is $579. Menards had them on clearance for $400. Clean cuts 1/8" steel, sever cuts 1/4". The cats patootie on sheet metal. The ginger bread men are 22ga. For grins, I cut a bunch of 1/8" wide strips of 22ga and had no warping. I did try cutting stars from the same sheet but they looked like amoebas.

Here's some info.

http://www.chpower.com/productdetail...ter_wk250000av

**cheesy** · 01-04-2015, 07:06 PM

Weld-I saw the t-shirt and had to get it. And this is my first espresso maker. Almost too small for the kitchen stove but should work well on almost all of my camp stoves. The Sterno folder with a Trangia burner may be the best candidate.

SpudRider · 01-05-2015, 06:09 AM

I want a 'Sons of Arthritis' T-Shirt!

**cheesy** · 01-05-2015, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

I want a 'Sons of Arthritis' T-Shirt!

Here ya go, Spud.

http://www.jpcycles.com/motorcycle-c...s-of-arthritis

SpudRider · 01-05-2015, 08:17 AM

Thanks for posting the link to the T-shirts, Cheesy.

katoranger · 01-05-2015, 09:07 AM

I would likely need to upgrade my air compressor to use one, but that model is actually affordable compared to the hobarts at the farm store.

**cheesy** · 01-05-2015, 09:47 PM

The minimum compressor isn't that big, 1.25CFM at 40psi. Admittedly, I'm running a larger compressor, 7CFM, if memory serves with a 30gal tank. The plasma cutter seems really happy 40 psi.

Jibberwobble · 01-06-2015, 11:22 AM

That plasma cutter is cool

katoranger · 01-06-2015, 03:02 PM

My little compressor may be ok with one then.

01-04-2015, 04:59 PM	#1
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,839	New Toys Mrs. C and I hit a lot of clearance sales this past week. I got some new 'from me, to me' toys this past week. This is stuff, that if I ask for, I'm told that it "isn't a fun present", so I end up with socks. A few pics, here' a list. A Barska metal detector. I plan on being that old fat guy on the beach someday. A Sons of Arthritis/Ibuprofen Chapter t-shirt. I've been a member since at least 2005. My own espresso maker. Little bitty thing. Makes GOOD stuff. Squirrel! Some small things for the CX; a 5v/12v handle bar mounted charger, voltmeter, and a fuse box. The best one is a small plasma cutter. Been wanting one for years but couldn't justify the outlay. This one, a 120v Campbell-Hausfeld, was on clearance and fills the bill for my garage. Not the Hydrotherm I have at the shop, but nice enough for what I do at home. I got 10 seconds tied up in each of the ginger bread men. I'd starve if I had to depend on my artistic ability. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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01-04-2015, 06:31 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That t-shirt is awesome! I really like stove-top espresso makers. I have one with a separate valve that allows for better steam control. I use it when I'm camping. I'd starve if I tried to make a living off of metal fab. I'm waaay too slow. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-04-2015, 06:43 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I want a plasma cutter. The cost has been a major factor. Would like to know more about the CH model. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-04-2015, 07:06 PM	#5
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,839	Weld-I saw the t-shirt and had to get it. And this is my first espresso maker. Almost too small for the kitchen stove but should work well on almost all of my camp stoves. The Sterno folder with a Trangia burner may be the best candidate. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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01-05-2015, 06:09 AM	#6
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I want a 'Sons of Arthritis' T-Shirt! __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-05-2015, 08:17 AM	#8
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the link to the T-shirts, Cheesy. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-05-2015, 09:07 AM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would likely need to upgrade my air compressor to use one, but that model is actually affordable compared to the hobarts at the farm store. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-05-2015, 09:47 PM	#10
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,839	The minimum compressor isn't that big, 1.25CFM at 40psi. Admittedly, I'm running a larger compressor, 7CFM, if memory serves with a 30gal tank. The plasma cutter seems really happy 40 psi. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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01-06-2015, 11:22 AM	#11
Jibberwobble Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: south west (uk) Posts: 106	That plasma cutter is cool __________________
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01-06-2015, 03:02 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	My little compressor may be ok with one then. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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