Snap On 24v portable MIG?
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spdwaver
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Never heard of it, but found humor in the fact that the top two search results using the key words pulled up this thread and the listing itself. I could not find any information on this, but for an on-board welder at that price, I wouldn't mind finding out for myself.
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Turns out that it doesn't come with the mig gun or any cables to connect to the batteries. I believe it is also missing some of the wire transport stuff.
It is local-ish to me... so no shipping cost. I might try to go and look at it...
It is local-ish to me... so no shipping cost. I might try to go and look at it...
I have two solar portable mig welders they use two 12 volt jump start batters .They are flux core only.
In the picture it looks like I can see a mig gun cable and ground cable.You could make cables to connect to batteries . Looks like a good buy if it works. I sold tools and welders for a number of years. Still have about $10000.00 new tools wholesale.
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Toolman:
Are the connections for mig gun cables standardized? Am I likely to be able to find a gun if this turns out to not have one?
What about a spool gun? Would that be easier to source? Are they more generic?
Are the connections for mig gun cables standardized? Am I likely to be able to find a gun if this turns out to not have one?
What about a spool gun? Would that be easier to source? Are they more generic?
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IIRC they were made by Century/Solar. This model was only made for a short time, the newer ones were in a plastic case, similar to a jump box, they also didn't sell well and were short lived. It should have a standard Tweco mini gun. The input connections should be the same as some "buzz box" output connectors.
The question would be; why do you want it? For a trail welder, it would be big, clunky, fiddly, for a home welder, low power, dealing with batteries, in ether case there are much better choices?
The question would be; why do you want it? For a trail welder, it would be big, clunky, fiddly, for a home welder, low power, dealing with batteries, in ether case there are much better choices?
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No convinced either way so far...
what would a standard Tweco mini gun cost?
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With a spool gun, your most of the way to a battery powered flux core welder. Would need the batteries, wire to hook them up, a relay to control the power (ford starter solenoid?), ground lead (half a jumper cable?), etc.
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With a spool gun, your most of the way to a battery powered flux core welder. Would need the batteries, wire to hook them up, a relay to control the power (ford starter solenoid?), ground lead (half a jumper cable?), etc.
Can you tell me more? (details maybe?)
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Seems like a job for a ReadyWelder to me.
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I have never done it, the closest I have come is stick welding with a couple of batteries, jumper cables and welding rod, works well. Theory says it would work.
A quick google search netted; Spool Gun Handheld Wirefeed Welder Powered by Car Batteries
Don't see the point? If emergency trail welding is the goal, simply carry some rod, gloves, a hand held welding face shield, have a couple of batteries and jumpers available, good to go?
Mark,
FYI At GSMTR this year, a field repair was needed and Joe Bocek pulled a 24v Mig welder out of his 'tool bag' to do the job. It was not a Snap-On model, but it performed like a champ in welding up the repair. We hooked it up to my BJ70 since it is 24v so there was no need to pull any batteries to run it which made it even easier for us.
FYI At GSMTR this year, a field repair was needed and Joe Bocek pulled a 24v Mig welder out of his 'tool bag' to do the job. It was not a Snap-On model, but it performed like a champ in welding up the repair. We hooked it up to my BJ70 since it is 24v so there was no need to pull any batteries to run it which made it even easier for us.
Wow, amazing to see one of these.
I realize this is an old thread, but I still have to add something.
I have one of these myself...complete.
My great uncle was the shop/field mechanic for a grain elevator and feed mill in my home town, and also a race car builder/pit crew member, and former USAC sprint driver. He formerly had worked as a pit crew member for a couple of teams at he Indy 500.
I have this same unit, inherited from my dad, who inherited it from my great uncle a couple of years prior.
It uses a standard mig stinger. It can be used with flux core or gas shield. Their is a kit that can be utilized to run it off of your vehicle.
The unit I own has not only been used for multiple field repairs on farm equipment, but has seen use on lots of dirt track cars at multiple pits throughout the midwest. It was also used several times at the NHRA Summer Nationals in Indy, Indianapolis Race Park, Salem Speedway, and (though not used) was in the pits at Indy on two consecutive years.
If you can get hold of one, do it. They are a truly special welder, and very underrated. Mine performs as well as any small Mig welder, and can actually lay down a more consistent bead than most Lincoln/Hobart/Miller welders at 150A or below. That they sold poorly and were discontinued was Snap-On's poor marketing.
I've repaired many frames, cages, and have ever performed body work on my truck (rocker panels, fenders, and quarters) on many occasions.
Sorry, but just had to post on this.
I realize this is an old thread, but I still have to add something.
I have one of these myself...complete.
My great uncle was the shop/field mechanic for a grain elevator and feed mill in my home town, and also a race car builder/pit crew member, and former USAC sprint driver. He formerly had worked as a pit crew member for a couple of teams at he Indy 500.
I have this same unit, inherited from my dad, who inherited it from my great uncle a couple of years prior.
It uses a standard mig stinger. It can be used with flux core or gas shield. Their is a kit that can be utilized to run it off of your vehicle.
The unit I own has not only been used for multiple field repairs on farm equipment, but has seen use on lots of dirt track cars at multiple pits throughout the midwest. It was also used several times at the NHRA Summer Nationals in Indy, Indianapolis Race Park, Salem Speedway, and (though not used) was in the pits at Indy on two consecutive years.
If you can get hold of one, do it. They are a truly special welder, and very underrated. Mine performs as well as any small Mig welder, and can actually lay down a more consistent bead than most Lincoln/Hobart/Miller welders at 150A or below. That they sold poorly and were discontinued was Snap-On's poor marketing.
I've repaired many frames, cages, and have ever performed body work on my truck (rocker panels, fenders, and quarters) on many occasions.
Sorry, but just had to post on this.
Tapage
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since this old thread is back to life .. what it's your option guys abut this one ..
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002EP3560/?tag=ihco-20
as a portable trail repair welder .. I've seen couple with decent prices time in time in eBay ..
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002EP3560/?tag=ihco-20
as a portable trail repair welder .. I've seen couple with decent prices time in time in eBay ..
