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    my name is jason and i am new to metal work, i have done woodworking in the past and am fairly good at it. I am getting into metalworking in hopes of being able to fabricate bumpers and parts for my Jeeps.

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    Welcome to the forum Jason. Be sure to enter the contest for the plasma cutter, that would make building the bumpers a lot easier and the odds are great.
    Be sure to post some photos of your work when you can.
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    Hello Jason and Welcome to the forum. I also do some wood working, my first retirement project was to build a bedroom set, it took a full year, lack of $$$, it turned out great(in my oponion)
    Please post some photos of your metal projects, when tou get a chance.
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    Welcome to the forum. I, too, did woodworking for years before developing an interest in hot metal. You are gonna find this to be a very friendly and helpful forum.
    (Retired) professional firefighter. Amateur everything else I try to do...
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