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mrnotu OP t1_iyuovz6 wrote

Reply to comment by joboo62 in My RubberMaid Gott lunchbox I have been carrying around for 30 years. by mrnotu

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milesbeats t1_iyvo33d wrote

Much respect.. your wrists must hurt a little bit by now! How many years does it take when you can hydro something and not stress like your gunna lose a baby

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mrnotu OP t1_iyzir4i wrote

I don't know how many times this happened but I'd be welding and notice my hand cramping and hurting and I'd realize that I had a death grip on my tig rig.

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mrnotu OP t1_iyx39g9 wrote

Singlehand. Just carried my basic tools and TIG Rig.

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rswood79 t1_iyyzgsq wrote

Gotcha. Seems most larger companies are going all single hand the last 10-15 years. But our west here, it’s tough to get slick singlehands on alloys so rigs are starting to become more prevalent. I’ve been in the rig market for about 25 years, so I’ve seen a bit of change. MT, WY, CO, ND are still pretty good markets for trucks due to remote projects and rental equipment availability. Hope you are happy in the trade!

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mrnotu OP t1_iyziaql wrote

One thing about single is using their welding machines. Get a machine that barely welds and your day just got a bit harder.

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