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- - By Cumminsguy71 (*****) Date 01-17-2012 02:23
After endless searching deep in the bush we ran across this little bugger!! The mythical Cactus Welder!! I've wanted to see this for years up close but have not!! Proof he does exist!!! And welding!!!
Parent - By qcrobert (***) Date 01-17-2012 17:57
NOW THAT'S SCARRRRRIIIIEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Parent - - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-17-2012 19:55
I should have charged good money for those pictures !
Parent - - By jwright650 (*****) Date 01-17-2012 20:01
I think that maybe a body double like in the movies in that second pic, you can't see who's behind that shield.
Parent - By qcrobert (***) Date 01-17-2012 20:14
Just more evidence of the Hog Bomb in Texas!!!!:yell:
Parent - - By Cumminsguy71 (*****) Date 01-18-2012 00:06
Now that's just funny John!!!
Parent - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-18-2012 00:16
It wasn't that damn funny !
:evil:
Parent - - By Cumminsguy71 (*****) Date 01-18-2012 00:07
I said it before Cactus, Tommy's got his own photography staff!! Thing is you never see them! That job we worked he had tons of pics, still don't know how the heck he took all of them!
Parent - - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-18-2012 00:16
NOW I know why he welded so slow ! He was to busy taking pictures !
Parent - - By Pickupman (***) Date 01-18-2012 00:37
I don't know, but that don't look like a Vantage. So I don't think he's really welding, he's just holding that stinger for show.:twisted:
Parent - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-18-2012 00:40
CLOSE ! The Vantage is on my truck That is Tommy's Hobart in the Picture
Parent - - By Cumminsguy71 (*****) Date 01-18-2012 00:41
I know Tommy has some of those halogen work lights Pickup, maybe one was positioned just right behind the beam and shining on his shirt to give the effect that he was welding?? :lol::lol:
Parent - - By Pickupman (***) Date 01-18-2012 00:49
Yup, thats gotta be it. I'd say this myth is BUSTED!:twisted::grin:
Parent - - By Tommyjoking (****) Date 01-19-2012 00:45 Edited 01-19-2012 11:32
SLOW???   Cactus I had to hold my torch in my left hand to dry the steel as I welded with my right with that great weather we had...heck I thought I was being efficient.  The wind almost blew hard enough, conveniently while you were away making deals to almost blow the arc out on a 5/32 rod...hard enough I had to hang on to something anyway.   Far as the pictures go the TJKG possie flat out refused to set foot on that property as they were rightfully so feared of the Cactus.  So I had to snap those photos my self, by wedging the camera in my elbow as both the other hands were tied up drying and welding.  I do have to say the Mythical Cactus Welder has a most excellent sound system on his rig.

The entourage is hard at work developing some prints as we speak of me crawling, walking and hanging from some red iron as I stab in some  overhead and verts.
Parent - - By Cumminsguy71 (*****) Date 01-19-2012 15:15
To back Tommy up I can vouch for him not being slow. We ain't no 20 somethings but the that job he helped me with our hours were 4 a.m. until ????. All he needed was his morning cup of joe. When we got done the owner was shocked we finished only half a day later than the crew that brought in 6 welders, 5-6 grinder dudes or something like that. I get something big enough again you can bet your butt I'll call Tommy again.

Torch drying with the left, welding with the right! LOL!!
Parent - - By Tommyjoking (****) Date 01-20-2012 00:35
Don't take it too serious Shawn...Cactus was just poking fun.  But I really do appreciate the kind words, I cannot really keep up with a young man but I can burn rods and do what I have to.  We did make that out of state crew look pretty dang bad didn't we?!?!
Parent - - By Cumminsguy71 (*****) Date 01-20-2012 00:47
Oh I know, this whole thread has been about poking fun!
Parent - - By Tommyjoking (****) Date 01-20-2012 00:57
You know one thing about it...look at the grin on the Cactus as he admires his laid metal.....I think the ole boy kinda misses something ya reckon?
Parent - - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-20-2012 02:14
I have to admit. I DO miss it ! It was much easier just to Drop my Hood and forget the world.
Parent - - By rcwelding (***) Date 01-20-2012 11:49
What the heck are you building Cactus.?
Parent - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-20-2012 13:41
Torque Beam for a Latshaw Rig
Parent - - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-20-2012 22:58
I have 5 derricks to do in Lafayette in a couple of weeks. Want to go back ? I would imagine Clay and Johnny will be there.
Parent - - By rcwelding (***) Date 01-21-2012 01:44
Sounds fun.  Let me know when it gets closer.  I may drag and head over there for a bit..!   Same pay as last time or a little more.?
Parent - - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-21-2012 02:08
I decide to pay what your worth, So...........................a little less ! :twisted:       

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Parent - - By rcwelding (***) Date 01-21-2012 02:32
LOL...!  In that case I may not be so fast to drag up and head over..!  Let me know when it gets closer.  I may be sporting a new 300D  when I show up.  Will you let me run it or am I going to have to bring my Vantage out in order to work for you..?
Parent - - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-21-2012 02:52
After you run the 300 for a week, you will switch back ! Trust me, dont waste your money!
Parent - - By rcwelding (***) Date 01-21-2012 10:28
I have welded with as many different machines in this yard As I can.  Anything from a 52 short hood to a pipe pro to an SAE 300.  I do love my Vantage but the three different 300 D's I have used here weld VERY smooth.  Im not saying they are the best machine out there but they weld GOOD...! !
Parent - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-21-2012 14:03
Your Vantage is smooth. Don't make the Mistake of judging a Machine after 30 minutes of use when you have one that works good for you Day in and Day out. The New will wear off !!
Parent - By Cactusthewelder (*****) Date 01-21-2012 02:10
The last time we did Derricks for this Company, Clay, Johnny and Richard fished all day while the worked ! They caught a HUGE Red Drum one day.
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