hazardfactor

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hazardfactor

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Metal, DIY and the global economy in four paragraphs.

Posted by hazardfactor on September 09, 2009

By and large, we are trained to be passive recipients of our commodities and our culture.
Americans are, or were until someone noticed that people were taking offense, generally called consumers. We drive our economy by consuming products. The products themselves are often foreign cheaply made and disposable, and rarely allow any provision for repair or modification.
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2 comments

- Posted by dave schappell on September 10, 2009
- This article increased my desire to get my own welding equipments -- else, my lessons will be a one-time experiment -- what's the best place to purchase a half-decent welder? Or, is rental the more intelligent choice for the hobbyist/once-monthly welder?
- Posted by hazardfactor on September 10, 2009
- A light duty welder can be rented from Central welding on fourth ave in Georgetown for about $35 per day. These can be plugged right into wall current (120 ish volts). Central has a program that allows you to apply a percentage of your rental fees toward the cost of purchasing a machine so it's not a bad way to go.
  
  On the otherr hand a decent little 120 v welder pops up on craigslist periodically and 3-500 for a name brand welder is in my mind a decent investment. One or two fix its will justify the expense.
  
  Rusty