- 1. Re: Welding and Welders (score: 1)
- Author: Dick Jurkowski <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 06:36:17 -0700 (PDT)
- OK, I would like some advice. I'm still in the acetelyne wrench and buzz box stick welder age. I guess I ought to go ahead and get a new welder. If I had a severely limited budget (like I do) what re
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- 2. Welding and Welders (score: 1)
- Author: dferguso@ebmail.gdeb.com
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 09:54:01 -0400
- hey dick j - i would recommend a lincoln mini mig (sp - 130) i think, it should handle 1/4 plate no problem. my brother darrell has a lincoln sp-100 i think, but it could use a little more power once
- /html/land-speed/1999-10/msg00055.html (7,718 bytes)
- 3. Re: Welding and Welders (score: 1)
- Author: Mark J Bradakis <mjb@cs.utah.edu>
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 08:44:30 -0600 (MDT)
- What I would suggest is that if your internet access includes web http://listquest.com and in the Hobbies/Vehicles section look for the shop-talk list archives. Search for something like MIG and see
- /html/land-speed/1999-10/msg00057.html (7,289 bytes)
- 4. RE: Welding and Welders (score: 1)
- Author: "Ferguson, Darrell" <dfergus@bactc.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 08:22:15 -0700
- It's actually a Lincoln SP 125 plus. It rocks ! I've put plenty of wire through it, built the entire chassis with it, and no complaints. My recommendations for setting up the unit would be to get a l
- /html/land-speed/1999-10/msg00058.html (9,702 bytes)
- 5. RE: Welding and Welders (score: 1)
- Author: "David Haile (ICG Software)" <dhaile@woodward.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 10:45:09 -0500
- (I'm a lurker and electric land-speed wannabe) Just a note on welding aluminum --> While it may look pretty when you're done, it isn't anywhere near its strength capability until you get it heat trea
- /html/land-speed/1999-10/msg00059.html (9,761 bytes)
- 6. RE: Welding and Welders (score: 1)
- Author: "David Haile (ICG Software)" <dhaile@woodward.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 10:51:08 -0500
- Clarification for others: I think Mr. Ferguson means that gas-shielded wire-feed welders work much better than the $99 specials that use flux-cored wire, like you might find at Walmart. I 100% agree!
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- 7. RE: Welding and Welders (score: 1)
- Author: Dick Jurkowski <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 12:44:20 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks for all the advice. I'm going to shop around this weekend, but based on your input, I will be limiting my search to the best price for the SP125+. Welding is a big business here (oil fields) a
- /html/land-speed/1999-10/msg00063.html (10,891 bytes)
- 8. Re: Welding and Welders (score: 1)
- Author: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 19:02:04 -0700
- I am in total agreement with Darrel here.... I have one also and it's the only one required.... Until you get to the Geek level and have to have the Tig.... Personally I think I just wanted one.... I
- /html/land-speed/1999-10/msg00067.html (12,284 bytes)
- 9. Re: Welding and Welders (score: 1)
- Author: "Joseph Timney" <TIMNEYJJ@sterlingdi.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 07:48:21 -0400
- You may consider going to your local welding store and see if he has a GOOD used tig machine. I have seen them go for $500 to $800 for a 250 amp, water cooled unit with a foot control and torch. This
- /html/land-speed/1999-10/msg00082.html (12,998 bytes)
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