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[JohnVee]

At least I didn't drive the triumph.

 

[Rice]

Big difference:

 

[ROBsSON]

Any suggestions for someone learning to weld? Thinking of just getting a Harbor freight welder and kinda go for it.

 

[Rice]

Any suggestions for someone learning to weld? Thinking of just getting a Harbor freight welder and kinda go for it.

Suggestion #1....Don't get a harbor freight welder.

If money is an issue then start saving for a decent rig.

 

[ROBsSON]

I kinda figured they were to cheap. I'm guessing Lincoln or miller are better choices?

 

[JToobe]

Any land cruiser peeps in Greenville, sc that can assist my parents with a generator. For sale or for rent. They are about to go out and buy one.

Just catching up on posts, I would be glad to help but not very mechanically inclined! My cell is 864-567-5964.

 

[fourtrax]

or even a hobart handler.
Hobart Handler 140 MIG Wire Welder at Tractor Supply Co. $519 + a tank.

i have a handler 120 still melting wire after almost 25 years.

this looks like a pretty good deal. for $350

Handler 135 Mig Welder; Never Used--Stored inside

$200 lincoln
MIG 140

 

[ROBsSON]

or even a hobart handler.
Hobart Handler 140 MIG Wire Welder at Tractor Supply Co. $519 + a tank.

i have a handler 120 still melting wire after almost 25 years.

this looks like a pretty good deal. for $350

Handler 135 Mig Welder; Never Used--Stored inside

$200 lincoln
MIG 140

Thanks fourtrax
I messaged the guy in Raleigh seems like a good set up and has it all there already plus it's close to me

I just want something I can mess with and try making a simple bumper for my 60 plus seems like a skill worth having

 

[NCFJ]

Take the advice given above and save until you can afford a good rig. Don't mess with flux core, you'll just get frustrated and learn bad habits. Self taught is just fine. Going to night classes for a few months and getting the basics, PRICELESS!

 

[ROBsSON]

Take the advice given above and save until you can afford a good rig. Don't mess with flux core, you'll just get frustrated and learn bad habits. Self taught is just fine. Going to night classes for a few months and getting the basics, PRICELESS!

Yeah I'm looking into it I've talked to the instructor at my school, I'm already full time student in another program and work 2nd shift full time sir for now school is out till I can sneak in a few classes next year. I was curious what the difference was still doing some reading trying to see what will be best for me to start with. I can say I have zero experience with it haha

 

[lumbee1]

I had zero experience welding when I purchased my Hobart Handler 180 with all the accessories. I spent $1100 for everything including a 16ft extension cord and I don't regret it one bit. I have fixed a trailer (twice), a lawnmower deck, built a 4x4Labs bumper, fixed rock sliders, built a hitch extension for my bike rack, built an adjustable panhard bar, etc... My welds are finally looking pretty decent.

 

[fourtrax]

a 220V welder is definitely a step up, and i would love to have one. but, i have 120v welder it was what i could afford back then. i have made everything i have needed and wanted with it. multiple sliders, bumpers, trailers, various projects, and countless repairs. sure i have to do multiple pass welds on thicker material, bottom line is that it gets the job done.

 

[ROBsSON]

I had zero experience welding when I purchased my Hobart Handler 180 with all the accessories. I spent $1100 for everything including a 16ft extension cord and I don't regret it one bit. I have fixed a trailer (twice), a lawnmower deck, built a 4x4Labs bumper, fixed rock sliders, built a hitch extension for my bike rack, built an adjustable panhard bar, etc... My welds are finally looking pretty decent.

I'll probably end up with a 120v for now but I'm looking at getting then Handler 140 just might wait a few more weeks for the step up in price I figure it's worth buying it if I can use it to just make even one bumper or any mod really on my truck.

a 220V welder is definitely a step up, and i would love to have one. but, i have 120v welder it was what i could afford back then. i have made everything i have needed and wanted with it. multiple sliders, bumpers, trailers, various projects, and countless repairs. sure i have to do multiple pass welds on thicker material, bottom line is that it gets the job done.

Yeah I've been looking at it and everyone seems to have the same consensus if you can get a 220 do it but a 120 will get the job done you just have to work alittle harder. If I was scared of work i think I might have picked the wrong hobby lol

 

[lumbee1]

The 220 has more power for welding thick steel. The 120 will do it but you will have to make multiple passes. Start with 120 and use any spare cash you have to get a C25 tank. The intial cost for gas will be expensive but filling it afterwards will be $30 to $80. The Hobart welders will come setup for flux core. Keep the flux spool as a spare for when you run out of gas or just want to experiment.

A cart isn't necessary but I picked up the cheaper one from Harbor Freight. I've been quite happy with it.

 

[ROBsSON]

Yeah I was thinking of trying to get some scrap metal from work to try and get the feel for it as well hoping by the end of the month I can get one from tractor supply or something. Looks like 120v for the win for this beginner

 

[izzyandsue]

MIAMI is flooding

 

[weejub]

Tyrone is an Irish name.

Somehow I went from the above to this:

 

[NCFJ]

 

[NCFJ]

The edge of the eye is right over where I lived in the keys, right now. Big Coppit Key mm10.
I was there for a large Cat 2, I can not imagine what this Cat4 is doing.

God speed to all that stayed.

 

[Rice]

The edge of the eye is right over where I lived in the keys, right now. Big Coppit Key mm10.
I was there for a large Cat 2, I can not imagine what this Cat4 is doing.

God speed to all that stayed.

A long ways from the eye but some good live streaming:

What Hurricane Irma looks like right now