I don't regret for a minute buying that $70 used stick welder from a guy at work 20 some years ago. It has saved me literally 100s, maybe even a few thousand dollars over the years.
Hi 5twins,
me neither (180 Amp Lincoln marked down to $135 at Canadian Tire 35 years ago) and it's built me 2 trailers, 4 sidecar attachment systems and Lord knows what else. All projects that I would never have even attempted without it.
But what's that got to do with someone choosing to buy expensive stand pivots that he knows will work rather than attempting to tap holes in a centrestand that he fears may get fubarred?