Get the Hobart. I had one for at least 10 years with zero trouble. Mine was setup for gas and ran on 110v. When I upgraded, I gave it to my brother and he still uses it.
You can weld most anything on a 110 machine, you just need to bevel the joint and take multiple passes.
I'll let you know... It's going to be a while.
For me community support is huge. Mud is a perfect example. There is a big following for Precision Matthews machines. Some people really like them while others can't see past the faults. It's an import that is made to hit a price point, not...
That is a newer model Bridgeport with servos on all the axis and some sort of CNC controller. Probably well over 10k for that. Similar machines of that vintage without drives go for 8K all the time at auctions.
This is a mostly industrial woodworking auction site, but they have metal working...
Important! Check the reservoir after you bleed each wheel AND TOP IT OFF. The reservoir has weird multi-chamber / baffle system in it. You can go from looks good to sucking air in one wheel, and then you get to start all over again....
I bought the whole assembly from McGeorge Toyota Parts. I have a 2000. You need a special machine to rewind the motor. It was a dead end for me....
Part Number
Part Name
Price
Quantity
Total
47070-60010
Power Brake Booster
$778.12
1
$778.12
04493-60330
Brake Master Cylinder Repair Kit...
So many questions....I wonder if there is anything left to buy? 3 huge D-Rings? Where is the spare tire? What kind of paint is on the jerry cans? Do you need a permit for the roof mounted faux belt feed lead dispenser?
My pump motor died Sunday morning. I pulled it apart with hopes that I could rebuild the motor myself. I was able to get it off, but fitting a new one would be really difficult without breaking a wire. It looks like you have to rewind the motor to get the new commutator on the shaft because...
THIS ^^^^^
My problem was the lock. I replaced the actuator and it ended up being a broken wire inside that black boot tube thing that goes from the door to the chassis.