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Kind of need 2 bottles, a spool gun would be nice too. I'm not familiar with that one so I don't know if it would feed the aluminum fast enough. But if its set up for steel its got the wrong gas bottle.
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forecasters can't get anything right  Hey Dave, you do much aluminum welding? I'm thinking of doing the frame for my deck on the boat project. I have a friends millermatic 130XP, it's set for steel, would it work with aluminum? I'm not a welder but I play one on TV. (Actually I work for a mfg company that welds both steel and alum) You will need to run straight Argon gas and probably find a place to rent you a spool gun. It is unlikely that alum will feed properly in the existing gun. Or you could consider drilling holes and using buck rivets and silicone
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Ryan,
Send a PM to cross. He's the welding guru. He's got a shop on his property in AZ.
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I think I might have to just go with rivets, making the welder work sounds like it's gonna be spendy. even then I'd have to relearn to weld aluminum. if I did stuff like this frequently I would invest in it, but a one time shot doesn't make sense.
Thanks Guys!
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Have a great Memorial Day weekend everyone!
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Thank you,Ryan.
The same to everyone from me.
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Same from me! Be safe everyone!
Me and the young boys are headed out on the lake at 0500 tomorrow for a few hours before the festivities start!
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And from Oklahoma !
Was planning on fishing but most of the lakes are closed because of too much water ?
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We were successful this morning. The motor battery died at some point during the night so I had to do a quick boat landing swap with the trolling motor battery but that was fine. There was only a bit of wind so we had a nice drift going. Just used the regular motor to move back to the spot.
Me and two boys caught maybe a dozen crappies and bluegill in a few hours. Not fast and furious but fun.
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Tom,
A great way to spend a holiday weekend.
Stan in SC
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Rained all weekend here, worked on the boat a bit. listened to the AM radio and oldies music in the garage. they had several memorial day tributes playing. kids played in the yard popping in from time to time to lend a hand or ask what I was doing. sipped on a couple coors lights in the afternoon. made homemade pizzas and watched a movie last night before bed. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b576/Vaquero1135/KIMG00761_zpskq9aiiq0.jpg) Little colorado loves having her picture taken, not afraid to ham it up. I sealed the wood shown in resin last night to seal it good. I placed it in as a mock up to show what it will look like. carpet will go in this evening hopefuly. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b576/Vaquero1135/KIMG00791_zpsc4qjfih1.jpg)
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Man Ryan, she is quite the lil' cutie !! Must take after Mom. 
Paul.
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Thank you! and yes she definitely gets her good looks from her mom!
hoping to get a bunch done on the boat this evening but I have a big day tomorrow I need to concentrate on. fingers crossed it all goes well!
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I have a big day tomorrow I need to concentrate on. fingers crossed it all goes well! Did your big day go well?
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still waiting to hear the final result, but it's looking really great so far!
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Ryan-
What's your plans for replacing the floatation from your boat? Especiall from the middle seat that was removed. Considering doing a very similar conversion on my 14 ft. Lund.
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Hard to tell from the photo Buschy, but it's described as a "kicker" !
They are usually long shaft.
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i didnt look real close at that. i dont even see the tiller handle now that you say that. i happen to have a kicker on my boat.
It is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait!
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