weld protection
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Any welding store should have special welding blankets. A couple of wet towels also does the trick
Instructor
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From: Buckner Missouri
Harbor Freight flyer came in the mail today. Page 3: 6 ft. x 8 ft Welding Blanket.Flame retardant flax canvas. Zinc-plated grommets on each side, approx. every 12". Working temperature: 1000 F. Lot No 41507. $21.99
Also on the internet site www.harborfreight.com but at a higher price than the store flyer.
Also on the internet site www.harborfreight.com but at a higher price than the store flyer.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oshawa
Originally Posted by Maymyvetteliveforevr
That is cheap, the swede type welding jacket I have was just over $100.00 Canadian.......which is what.....$19.95 U.S.? No ....wait ....the dollar is better now isn't it.....hmmm
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oshawa
Originally Posted by Blue 74
Harbor Freight flyer came in the mail today. Page 3: 6 ft. x 8 ft Welding Blanket.Flame retardant flax canvas. Zinc-plated grommets on each side, approx. every 12". Working temperature: 1000 F. Lot No 41507. $21.99
Also on the internet site www.harborfreight.com but at a higher price than the store flyer.
Also on the internet site www.harborfreight.com but at a higher price than the store flyer.
Melting Slicks
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From: Union Ontario
Originally Posted by harrin
Thank you Blue for your help! just what I was looking for
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From: eville in
Originally Posted by 76greg
I got the Harbor Freight welding blanket. Works good. I also use a spray bottle of water to wet down the area nearest the welding to be done. Makes the blanket last longer.
Greg
Greg
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From: Plano TX
When I did my window frame I figured some towels in the car and a plastic canvas would do just fine. Well, it wasn't. Let me tell you, 3 ft tall flames coming out of your car does get ones attention! Amazingly only the towels and the shifter **** were ruined. Leather seats, carpet etc was fine.
I then got a cheapie welding blanket from harbour for $20. Made in Russia (not kidding you). It would burn until I misted it with some water. As long as I kept it misted it worked OK. Won't mistake the cheapie for a real welding blanket though.
I then got a cheapie welding blanket from harbour for $20. Made in Russia (not kidding you). It would burn until I misted it with some water. As long as I kept it misted it worked OK. Won't mistake the cheapie for a real welding blanket though.