Show off your projects and discuss techniques, tips, knowledge, related equipment and materials.

Discussion of all allied processes including but not limited to Stick, MIG, TIG & oxy/fuel welding and brazing and all welding equipment, related equipment, grinders, etc. This forum includes discussion of metals & metallurgy as it relates to welding process.

Discussion of turning, milling, drilling, tapping, sawing, precision grinding, equipment, techniques and practices. Metallurgy as it relates to machining.

To include all automotive, trucks, trailers, tractors, farm equipment, shop equipment, electrical, maintenance, tools, small engines, antiques, corrosion, galvanizing and plating related discussions. And that other four letter word – wood.

Everything that involves the forming of metal or materials whether hot or cold formed. This forum includes heat treating, hardening and annealing.

Discussion of building a shop, concrete, electrical requirements, compressed air systems, shop layout, general shop equipment, beer coolers and other relevant needs. Everything to do with Shop and Jobsite Safety should also go here.

This section is meant as a reference area for general welding, fabrication, machining data, safety information, etc. Posts will be closed to the general membership and will have to be added by the administrators. Please PM any suggestions to cutter or Shade Tree Welder.

General information concerning the forum and support of SFT. For planning and sharing ideas for Welding Workshops and ‘Git-togethers’. All business discussion, setting up a business, hourly rates, wages, insurance, certifications, etc.