A welder would be one heck of a nice present!
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bobm
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Well, how you making out? Any updates
npulver
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Nothing new as of yet, we had a few weeks of subzero temps so i didnt make it out to the garage, on top of that i ran out of welding wire the last go around with the pig. Im currently at the crossroads of deciding to pick up new welder or picking up some welding wire and continuing with my terrible craftsman welder. If i decide to pick up a new welder i'll have to take a break for another month or so. (which with the temperatures isnt that bad of an idea)
Also still trying to decide how to go at the front body mount, but im not too worried about that. cut cut cut.
Also still trying to decide how to go at the front body mount, but im not too worried about that. cut cut cut.
If the weather is bad, take a break and save up for a nicer welder. Is the Craftsman fluxcore only? You'd love MIG welding with gas. For a budget friendly welder, I like my Hobart Handler 187 (or whatever the equivalent model is nowadays).
bobm
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DUMP THE CRAPSMAN
npulver
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Currently looking at this welder, Hobart 500559. It's only a 115v welder. But for the price and what welding I do I think it would be fine. Any thoughts? Bobm, looked at the miller 211 you recommeded, certainly looks like a sweet welder. A touch out of my current price range though.
Also looking at picking up a new auto tint. Any recommendations there? Heard something about newer style helmets having better weld viability or something. Man I have a lot to learn!
Also looking at picking up a new auto tint. Any recommendations there? Heard something about newer style helmets having better weld viability or something. Man I have a lot to learn!
I have a Jackson Balder WH70 model. The visibility is outstanding.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BFJLRD4/ref=pd_aw_sbs_2?pi=AC_SX230_QL60
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BFJLRD4/ref=pd_aw_sbs_2?pi=AC_SX230_QL60
bobm
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I have a Miller Elite series. Actually 3 of them. But I do it for a living. Hobarts are good welders.
Thanks Bob.
Thanks Bob.
I thought Miller made Hobart. Is there any truth to that?
bobm
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yes
And that's why Hobarts are a great bang for the buck.
http://www.hobartweldshop.com/refurbished-hobart-welders/
even better bang 1 year waranty the 190 is a good deal they are normally 700 new..
even better bang 1 year waranty the 190 is a good deal they are normally 700 new..
I've been quite happy with my Eastwood MIG 175. I picked up their package deal with a plasma cutter for $899 shipped. 3-year warranty.
PabloCruise
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What climate are you in?
npulver
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I live in Rapid City, South Dakota, so its typically cold 6 months out of the year (under 50ish) usually we get about a month of subzero temps.
I'll have to go back and give them a talking to. Thanks for the heads up!
After doing some more research i've narrowed it down to two different ones, still waiting for some money to show up to purchase though. Looking at the best option (thanks bobm...lol) Miller 211 , and the Hobart 210MVP. Basically both are the same welder, but the miller has autoset. about a $300 difference in the two.
Redgrrr
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Sweet pig! I remember seeing it for sale years back. Nice work tackling all the rust. Can't wait to see it on the road again. I thought the pig might have sold out of state until I saw your build thread here last fall!
I'm in Rapid as well. The Dakota Territory Cruisers are having the annual dinner and club run on the 21st this month, it would be cool to have another cruiser around to offset all the dang mini trucks!
Pm me your email and I'll forward the info. If your interested.
I'm in Rapid as well. The Dakota Territory Cruisers are having the annual dinner and club run on the 21st this month, it would be cool to have another cruiser around to offset all the dang mini trucks!
Pm me your email and I'll forward the info. If your interested.
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PabloCruise
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Sweet you guys are in Rapid City! I took my family to the BFCC in 2009 (I think I got the year correct). We had a great time! THe wife and I were talking about making it back out this summer if we can plan for it.
