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Does he have a blacksmith shop? I have seen various wheels mounted on vices in BS shops as it allows one handed open/close when the other hand is occupied holding the material that needs mounting/clamping in the vice. Our old shop had a spoked steel wheelbarrow rim fixed to the operating screw, durable and fast.
Pioneerguy600
Banacanin
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I want to buy a decent welding/cutting set but I am not sure what I should be looking at. I have no experience in this what so ever but there are a bunch of projects I would like to do . Should I look at an electric wire welding setup, or a gas kit, or a stick kit etc. To that end a friend recommended a Harris kit. I want to buy something that will last me and that will weld stainless plate (I plan to build a stainless smoker), it doesn't have to be the most expensive but it can't be the worst either.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
parrisw
Tree Freak
Well, that's alot of ground to cover. Stainless is best done with a TIG, but they cost$$ You can forget welding stainless with stick or gas, can be done with a MIG but not as nice as a TIG. MIG is most versatile, its what I'd recommend, don't cheap out either, if you do you'll end up wishing you'd spent more. What's your budget?
Well thanks!! I guess I coulda posted it here too.
WesternSaw
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Plasma cutter
I know basically nothing on the welding /cutting topic either but did work around fellas doing it years ago.My real father was a high pressure welder, whatever that is.So I thought one day I might try some stuff as Banacanin is contemplating.Yesterday I watching one of those auto resto shows and a guy was using a small Miller plasma cutter,he said it was not that expensive and you could do a heck of a lot with it.Are they easier to use than oxy/acetylene system? Also is a wire feed welder easier than a stick welder to master?
Lawrence
I know basically nothing on the welding /cutting topic either but did work around fellas doing it years ago.My real father was a high pressure welder, whatever that is.So I thought one day I might try some stuff as Banacanin is contemplating.Yesterday I watching one of those auto resto shows and a guy was using a small Miller plasma cutter,he said it was not that expensive and you could do a heck of a lot with it.Are they easier to use than oxy/acetylene system? Also is a wire feed welder easier than a stick welder to master?
Lawrence
Banacanin
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I would like to stay around 500 or 600 but if something is worth it, I will spend more. Is this anywhere near enough; I know i need 2 or 3 grand for tig.
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If a spinner knob is added on a spoke out near the rim it makes it even faster for operation and the one handed operating is also enhanced.
Pioneerguy600
Banacanin
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I would be interested in hearing more about this miller plasma cutter if you folks wouldn't mind.
parrisw
Tree Freak
Plasma cutters are real nice for cutting metal. I just could never justify it is all, bunch of money for 1 sole purpose.
You could get a good used MIG for that I'm sure. Just be careful with what you get, try to stay with name brands, lots of chinese up and coming stuff out.
TIG are pricey, I just got one recently used, but its in like new condition.
Banacanin
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Since you posted earlier, I have been reading about the difference. I seem to be getting that the mig is easier to use, but it does not do as good or neat a job (i think you also posted something like that) maybe if I keep my eyes peeled for something used; btw what do you think of something like this (looks like my budget is blown wide open
if I can't get something used.http://www.ramweldingsupply.com/products-view.mcic?s=3460
http://www.ramweldingsupply.com/products-view.mcic?s=2595
being Canadian I will also want to check out princess auto, although i worry about the quality
Hope you don't mind...I thought it needed to be shared.
parrisw
Tree Freak
Since you posted earlier, I have been reading about the difference. I seem to be getting that the mig is easier to use, but it does not do as good or neat a job (i think you also posted something like that) maybe if I keep my eyes peeled for something used; btw what do you think of something like this (looks like my budget is blown wide open
http://www.ramweldingsupply.com/products-view.mcic?s=3460
http://www.ramweldingsupply.com/products-view.mcic?s=2595
being Canadian I will also want to check out princess auto, although i worry about the quality
Nothing comes up with those links? Just something about delivery confirmation. MIG is the easiest to use, by allot!!
Don't mind at all!!! Thanks for posting it over here.
Banacanin
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parrisw
Tree Freak
Both good machines. But if you looking at a Miller TIG, I'd get one of the new Diversion machines.
Banacanin
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Diversion machines
I am sure this will expose my ignorance but diversion machine is a completely new phrase for me. I will look it up and see what I find. Thank you for all the info so far it is very much appreciated
I am sure this will expose my ignorance but diversion machine is a completely new phrase for me. I will look it up and see what I find. Thank you for all the info so far it is very much appreciated
Got an old drill press from my grandfathers place the other day. Its a Walker Turner WT900 1-944. From what I have researched these were good machines and with proper maintenance will last. I believe this one is from the mid '40s. You can use these for light duty milling as well, not like a Bridgeport obviously. Its in good shape but there is one wire broken to the motor and its so close and dried out I cant save it. The motor is still good. any ideas?
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parrisw
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Sorry, its just a model name, its their new series of Tig welders.
Banacanin
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found it, it looks very automated and comes with instructions to build a cart as a first project. I like that you just set the metal thickness and select the type and it does the setup for you. The 180 seems to have more bells and whistles, but is basically the same as the 165. I think i found a decent price at cyberweld which i could have shipped to Nik's. I will likely get the foot pedal too, and it will still be a lot less than the 185 which has a digital display and plug that lets you change to 12o v if needed (i don't). I think I might see if praxair or a local welding shop can match or nearly match. I think my wife will likely throw a hissy fit no matter how much I spend so I might as well make it worth my while :chatter:.
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