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What has happened to all of the old timers ... Popeye, Dave.  Check in .
Reply:Depends what you consider an old timer. What’s the criteria?Miller 211Hypertherm PM 451961 Lincoln Idealarc 250HTP 221  True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
Reply:I’m definitely an old timer, had welding classes in the early 70’s, then did it every now an then around the farm, and garage.  Im a retired Network Engineer, was machinist, and lots of jobs in between.  Now I’m Grandpa, I’m a giant play toy for my grandkidsRetired Old GuyHobart 210Lincoln AC/DC 225/125 Tombstone Evolution 14” Saw
Reply:Many have passed away. CEP, Irishfixit, BC, and DSW were some of the greatest losses of talent from this board
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Originally Posted by Louie1961

Many have passed away. CEP, Irishfixit, BC, and DSW were some of the greatest losses of talent from this board
Reply:The US Navy had me standing in a weld booth,, running 7018, 8018, 11018 for 8 hours a day,, in the year 1971,,We only welded overhead, and vertical,, EVER. Before we finished the 16 week class, I asked the instructor what I was supposed to do if I ever had to weld something flat, like on the floor???He said, "Learn to stand on your head!!"Does that make me an "OLD TIMER" ??(Actually, back then, the best x-ray quality welds that I could do was overhead, it was much easier to see everything, rod position, arc length,  etc,,)
Reply:Wow we have lost old time welders, that’s sad