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Need suggestions for heated welding rod container?

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cmbb

12-24-2001 13:37:34




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What makes a good storage for 20-30 lbs. of rod, 6011, 7018 etc.The factory ones looked a little expensive.




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Russ

12-25-2001 12:22:57




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 Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to cmbb, 12-24-2001 13:37:34  
cmbb, have you considered that maybe you don`t need to keep your rods heated. If you are not going to be keeping 50 - 100 lbs. of LoHy rod(7018 for example) conditioned for X-ray quality welds, you might be better off with a plastic rod canister, depending on how frequently you will be welding. Just remember to remove a quantity that is less than you need from the canister and then reseal it immediately until you have to get more. This keeps you from mixing LoHy that has been conditioned, in the tube, with rod that has set out for too long. You can recondition LoHy on a cookie sheet in your oven as necessary. I may be wrong, but it is my understanding that rods such as 6010 and 6011 need the moisture, or hydrogen, in their coatings and should not be stored in an oven. Tubes are cheap and cheap to run. LOL Russ

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Brian G. NY

12-25-2001 08:59:47




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 Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to cmbb, 12-24-2001 13:37:34  
I've got a stripped down dishwasher; almost as good as a fridge, but a little smaller. I think one of those College Dorm mini fridges might work well. Seems like someone is always throwing one of them away. I guess how diversified a welder you have and how much rod you have on hand dictates the size need.



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George

12-25-2001 05:29:45




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 Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to cmbb, 12-24-2001 13:37:34  
I lay mine rolled in newspaper on my hot water heater its always warm there. My cat showed me that trick!



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gene b

12-25-2001 03:50:20




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 Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to cmbb, 12-24-2001 13:37:34  
just make a wooden boox as to the size desired and put a light bulb also makes a good nite lite for the shop



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Tim

12-24-2001 19:19:50




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 Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to cmbb, 12-24-2001 13:37:34  
I use a large side by side fridge with a 25 watt bulb in freezer section for rods. Use other side as paint storage. Keeps it from freezing in the winter or getting to hot in summer.



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thebigron

12-24-2001 19:55:05




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 Re: Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to Tim, 12-24-2001 19:19:50  
Most of the newer refrigerators have no latches that can be locked from the inside. If any of you all decide to use one of the older ones that will latch/lock do remember to disarm them as they make a wonderful hiding place for kids.We sure don't need any of these stories.



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Redtractorman

12-24-2001 18:54:07




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 Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to cmbb, 12-24-2001 13:37:34  
I use an old Micro wave oven that quit working,it is air tight and you can put a light bulb inside if you need it heated.



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Jim

12-24-2001 17:30:55




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 Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to cmbb, 12-24-2001 13:37:34  
I have used a old apartment size refigerator for the last 10 years and if the weather gets humid then plug in the 50 watt light bulb for about 2 hours.



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FRED

12-24-2001 17:23:16




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 Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to cmbb, 12-24-2001 13:37:34  
6011 and 7018 need to be stored differently. 6010-6011 Dry at room temp.
7016-7018 Oven at250-350. An old refrigerator with a 75 watt bulb wors well.
FRED



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TB

12-24-2001 14:39:16




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 Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to cmbb, 12-24-2001 13:37:34  
I have seen some use a large bread box with a 15 or 20w lightbulb inside. I keep them in a tin on my oil furnace in the house.



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chris dixon

12-26-2001 20:40:03




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 Re: Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to TB, 12-24-2001 14:39:16  
Use a metal paint bucket, the 3.5-5 gallon size.
You will need another piece of steel to fit in the bottom. Use an old element from an electric stove, they are meant to run on 240v but with a rheostat and 120v it will work just fine. Don't forget to save the lid. The handle can be bent to hold the lid on tight like a master cylinder lid.



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Branden

12-24-2001 13:47:31




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 Re: Need suggestions for heated welding rod container? in reply to cmbb, 12-24-2001 13:37:34  
An old refridgerator that has a door with a tight seal, and a 60 watt light bulb that is always on inside.

Branden



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