TTT -- The Tool Thread

[GLTHFJ60]

I've got a couple of those small 18v impacts. I need to start using them.

 

[ontherxs]

@GLTHFJ60 how about one of those small impacts in exchange for the box o 60 parts?

 

[Dirty Koala]

AIr saw
These wrenches are the bomb Mountain (MTNRM6) 5 Piece Metric Double Box Universal Spline Reversible Ratcheting Wrench Set - Box End Wrenches - Amazon.com
My miller multimatic Miller Multimatic™ 200 MIG Welder | Miller - MillerWelds

Most usful tool in the shop is the Hitachi cordless impacts and drills. Use them on almost every job.

Those wrenches look great...I just ordered up a set. This is another thread that costs me money!!!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

@GLTHFJ60 how about one of those small impacts in exchange for the box o 60 parts?

That will likely work. Text me.

 

[angerhater]

I use the heck out of my cordless tools... I also have an inverter with the capacity to charge the batteries on the fly......drill/ impact/light/trim saw/sawzall on the trail...no prob..... now, a weldernator would be even better

 

[weejub]

Those wrenches look great...I just ordered up a set. This is another thread that costs me money!!!

I can't imagine taking off / putting on the belly plates without these wrenches!

I picked up these as I slowly assemble the stuff for the dual battery system:

E-Z Red B790C Hammer Indent Crimper Tool - Lug Crimping Tool - Amazon.com

KNIPEX 95 11 165 Cable Shears - Hand Shears - Amazon.com

 

[weejub]

Miller Welder 130

I need to get a small welder to start messing around with it. I don't have 220v in the garage. Wonder if it is worth it getting something smaller to learn on and then upgrading if I see the need, later.

Seems like a decent price w/ cart and all, btw.

These 110v can basically only do sheet metal, right? 1/8" max

 

[Rice]

The 130 is a great unit for the size and a really good "learn how" machine. It will cost more but I recommend setting it up for gas and staying away from flux core. Price is not too bad.

 

[NCFJ]

I would not go with a 110 welder. Keep saving and get yourself a 220V a little later on. Welding sheet metal is harder to do than thicker stock like 1/4" . Even on sheet metal you are better off with a 220 machine that has infinite adjust ability.

You can turn down a 220 machine, you cant turn up a 110

I agree with rice, go with gas shielding right from the start.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

x3, go with gas right away. That miller 130 looks like a good machine to start learning with though! Clean it up and you could likely sell it for more than you paid for it. Just make sure it has a gas port so you can hook a tank up to it.

Is your dryer close to your garage / where you'll be welding? You can always make a 220v extension cord to run your welder off of your dryer outlet. Not ideal, but it'll work if you're not going to be welding often.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Here's what the slidehammer / puller setup was purchased to do. Worked perfectly, turned a 3 hour ordeal into a sub-5 minute task.

 

[NCFJ]

Even the range outlet will work if the kitchen is close. I have a 50' 10-3 SO extension cable that I have used on my 220v welder since new, no issues. Biggest issue most have with using an extension is they do not use big enough wire to handle the job.

I started The Toy Outfitters running off a dryer outlet with a cord ran out a window to a metal car port attached off the back of the house.

 

[Rice]

Jamie, in the event your breaker box is in the garage making a 220 outlet for a welder is no big deal. Took me about an hour to install (EDIT ... so the point of the lousy first pic is to show the 220 outlet close to the breaker box). Then, when I have to, I run a super heavy duty, made just for welders, damn thing won't unroll when it's cold, extension cord.

 

[NCFJ]

Rice, look into SO wire. It is Industrial rubberized wire. The extension I use is 30+ years old. I originally made it as the main line from a generator into the house on framing jobs when I started my building career. I also still have several 12-3 SO cords made at the same time. These were all drug through houses for years and are still just fine. Probably 3 times the cost initially but keep on going. Most still have the original hospital ends on them as well.

 

[Rice]

Rice, look into SO wire. It is Industrial rubberized wire. The extension I use is 30+ years old. I originally made it as the main line from a generator into the house on framing jobs when I started my building career. I also still have several 12-3 SO cords made at the same time. These were all drug through houses for years and are still just fine. Probably 3 times the cost initially but keep on going. Most still have the original hospital ends on them as well.

Used to have one ..... stolen. Opted not to invest in another since insurance pro-rated value of all the stolen stuff.

 

[kulangot]

Wee Jub - get a Hobart Handler 210 or a Miller 211. Both of these welders can run on both 110 and 220. You run off 110 that you have for now and get 220 later.

Or, you can do what I did - run on 110 most of the time and then plug into a generator when you need 220. Before I had a generator I had a long extension cord that plugged into the dryer. This was 20 years ago before I owned a house.

Good to do because it keeps the generator exercised.

Adding a 220 outlet is super easy if there is a panel in the garage.

 

[weejub]

So many good ideas as usual! Thank-you guys!!


My Prius puts out 200v DC . . . LOL

And I have a 4K Generator .. with a big cable to the house.

AND - 1 of 2 breaker boxes IS in the garage . .

AND - - The dryer is close by


Lots to think about.

 

[Dirty Koala]

i second the Millermatic 211. I have one and it is a great little welder. When running 220 it can weld 3/8 plate in a single pass.

 

[jfz80]

Honey?!? why is there a hand throttle installed on the Prius.........

 

[GLTHFJ60]

My Prius puts out 200v DC . . . LOL

I wonder if you could hook up a 200v welder to a prius