Got me a welder
09-12-2010, 05:14 PM
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Got me a welder
Got a body work job coming up next week so I called my brother to borrow his small welder. He said he was heading over to moms to pick up a few things. I said toss the welder in your truck and I'll meet you over there and help load up your truck. We get there and he hands me the welder. Then says, keep it, I don't use this one. Yaaa for me. It'* small and is only good for sheet metal. But will work for now.
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Played around a bit. I'm used to much larger welders where I can control the heat. This one has a high/low switch.
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A bit of playing and I'll get the feel for this one.
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Played around a bit. I'm used to much larger welders where I can control the heat. This one has a high/low switch.
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A bit of playing and I'll get the feel for this one.
09-12-2010, 07:48 PM
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Those little ones take alot of "feel". i have a 125 but it still is pretty much a hobby toy. I have learned to be creative, slow the wire, and "knit" things together. LOL
09-12-2010, 07:52 PM
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Yep, I slowed the wire down a lot and it helped to not blow holes in the sheet. Going to take a bit more practice. I like the one at work much better. Far better control.
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The problem is I only have 120v in my shop. I really need to get that upgraded. So many things I want, and my options are really small.
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09-13-2010, 06:02 AM
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I have a 70amp stick welder which also has 2 settings. 1, not enough and 2, blow holes with!
Yes, they can be tricky to get going sometimes, but once I get it, boy do my beads look good!
I have a 70amp stick welder which also has 2 settings. 1, not enough and 2, blow holes with!
Yes, they can be tricky to get going sometimes, but once I get it, boy do my beads look good!
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Nice, and the price was very right.
I've found that the Lincoln 140 that I picked up (while being a 120V) seems to be adequate for the amount of work I do with it. Being that I was buying, I went for something with about the most punch and gas shielding w/o having to upgrade the service to my house. I'm about out of space to add circuits.
I'm still getting used to it. Figure I'll do good bit more before winter to become "proficient" enough.
I've found that the Lincoln 140 that I picked up (while being a 120V) seems to be adequate for the amount of work I do with it. Being that I was buying, I went for something with about the most punch and gas shielding w/o having to upgrade the service to my house. I'm about out of space to add circuits.
I'm still getting used to it. Figure I'll do good bit more before winter to become "proficient" enough.