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Re: Welding for a novice/newbie [Re: 451Mopar] #2058214
04/20/16 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted By 451Mopar
Got the Tweco 181i today. Made a 1G pass on some 1/4" and it welded pretty nice. I didn't have time to try different settings, and the inductance setting is new to me too. So far I like it, alot more power than my old 110 volt Hobart mig welder.


If something like that also allows for you to be able to dial it back for thinner material too it gives me something to think about in addition to the one I decided on.



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Re: Welding for a novice/newbie [Re: roe] #2058413
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Have you used the Eastwood welder yet?
First impressions?
It should work fine for what you want to do.

On the Tweco welder, I haven't tried it on sheet metal yet. From the spec sheet, I should be able to dial it down even lower than my Hobart?

Re: Welding for a novice/newbie [Re: 451Mopar] #2058667
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Originally Posted By 451Mopar
Have you used the Eastwood welder yet?
First impressions?
It should work fine for what you want to do.

On the Tweco welder, I haven't tried it on sheet metal yet. From the spec sheet, I should be able to dial it down even lower than my Hobart?


No, I haven't even purchased it yet. Can't wait though. This weekend I'll be busy finishing my truck and putting together my press. Likely building a shop table and putting up a shed too.



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Re: Welding for a novice/newbie [Re: roe] #2064550
04/30/16 07:29 AM
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Update: Total investment is getting up there for the new welder, this stuff adds up fast!
I spent the $315 extra for the TIG torch and Foot Control.
I'll try them out this weekend.
So now I have $599.00 for the multi-process welder + $315.75 for the TIG torch and foot control, a $180 for the Harbor Freight welding cart/cabinet:

http://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welding-accessories/welding-cabinet-61705.html

Name Code Qty Each Options
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Thermal Arc Foot Control 600285 1 181.80
Tweco 17V TIG Torch W4013802 1 133.95
Total 315.75

I already had the 75%Ar/25%Co2 MIG Gas, and 100% Ar TIG bottles, but they would add quite a bit of $$$ to the total (like $500+)
Also, I already have various diameter MIG wire, TIG rods, and TIG electrodes, plus a grinder to sharpen the Tungsten electrodes.
Wow, just adding the TIG capability to the machine doubles the costs (if you don't already have some of the items) by the time you get the gas bottle, torch, foot control, Tungsten electrodes, and filler rods.

Re: Welding for a novice/newbie [Re: roe] #2065003
04/30/16 11:07 PM
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Well, the TIG did not work out. The TIG torch I got has some problem blocking the gas flow. It seems to only flow about 2-3 cfm with the torch valve open or closed, so something is messed up.

I did use the MIG to weld up a 16"x18" roller base for a tool cabinet. The tool cabinet is one that would normally hang on the side of a larger too box.

Now it it would just stop snowing....

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Re: Welding for a novice/newbie [Re: roe] #2066516
05/03/16 02:26 PM
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I blew out the line from the torch end, and it looked like a Styrofoam ball blew out the hose end. It seems to work correctly now.

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welding class is a great way to try it . i have no time so books videos and just playing around !! self tot bought a miller 210 in 2003 it was 1500 brand-new at miller dealer up street . now friends of mine bought machines for there landscaping business i showed them what i learned and now they weld all the junk and pay me to weld all the important stuff $$$$ snow storms plow trucks = lots of cash it got me into fabbing and building and welding for 3 companies . it can pay for itself . and it all started with stiffener plates


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