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re: OB welders - I want a welding machine
Posted on 4/29/13 at 3:28 pm to NYCAuburn
Posted on 4/29/13 at 3:28 pm to NYCAuburn
Yes, I have access to 240v.
My barn is a huge metal structure with beams at least 3/8" thick. the fencing inside the barn is 3" heavy metal pipe. I def don't want anything too light, because there's always a chance a project will come up that is bigger than I'm thinking about right now.
So, first off, what's the type I should be looking at? stick, mig, etc?
My barn is a huge metal structure with beams at least 3/8" thick. the fencing inside the barn is 3" heavy metal pipe. I def don't want anything too light, because there's always a chance a project will come up that is bigger than I'm thinking about right now.
So, first off, what's the type I should be looking at? stick, mig, etc?
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Posted on 4/29/13 at 3:30 pm to olgoi khorkhoi
Stick is harder for most to pick up IMO.
Posted on 4/29/13 at 4:00 pm to olgoi khorkhoi
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Yes, I have access to 240v.
My barn is a huge metal structure with beams at least 3/8" thick. the fencing inside the barn is 3" heavy metal pipe. I def don't want anything too light, because there's always a chance a project will come up that is bigger than I'm thinking about right now.
So, first off, what's the type I should be looking at? stick, mig, etc?
For this kind of application I would go Arc. It sounds like you are going to be making lots of dirty welds on heavy steel. Arc is harder to start, but more forgiving for this kind of application.
Get a HF auto dark helmet and rock and roll.
Posted on 4/29/13 at 4:04 pm to olgoi khorkhoi
quote:
Yes, I have access to 240v. My barn is a huge metal structure with beams at least 3/8" thick. the fencing inside the barn is 3" heavy metal pipe. I def don't want anything too light, because there's always a chance a project will come up that is bigger than I'm thinking about right now. So, first off, what's the type I should be looking at? stick, mig, etc?
I'd probably say MIG, with stick second
Go with a 180-220 amp Mig from Hobart, Miller, or Lincoln. Hobart(made by Miller) is probably the best option financialy, if you are just using occasionaly.
The 110v/220v options are nice as well, but add some dough to the price. realy good option if you have to be mobile or take it to other peoples homes.
or you could just go with the old lincoln tombstone stick welder
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