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by Cobrajet
Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New to arc welding need some help
Replies: 5
Views: 2080

Re: New to arc welding need some help

Ok I have done a lot of reading on arc-welders in the last few days. Multi-process welders don't have good reviews. I don't rightly understand but conventional wisdom seems to be that I should have individual process welders. Everlast has good reviews. Their welders work well when they work but It c...
by Cobrajet
Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New to arc welding need some help
Replies: 5
Views: 2080

Re: New to arc welding need some help

I looked at all their welders. If I had a 200 amp mig welder why would I want a built in stick welder? Their migs were mig + stick. I liked thier multi process welders. I liked the Power Ultra 205. IT will stick weld 3/8" thick steel, tig in DC only and plasma cut 5/8" thick steel. Now fro...
by Cobrajet
Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:54 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New to arc welding need some help
Replies: 5
Views: 2080

Re: New to arc welding need some help

Here is most of my work. I have been flamed for my welding but It can certainly improve.

http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j36 ... 2QQtppZZ16
by Cobrajet
Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:52 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New to arc welding need some help
Replies: 5
Views: 2080

Re: New to arc welding need some help

I also wanted to know about: Lincoln vs. Miller vs. Hobart I am frequently cutting out steel peices and need more accurate cuts. The angle grinder is great for cutting out rusted out reject sections but when cutting from new steel the angle grinder leaves much to be desired in cuts. I have some air ...
by Cobrajet
Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:41 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New to arc welding need some help
Replies: 5
Views: 2080

New to arc welding need some help

I am new to arc welding. I recently purchased a 1966 Bronco and obviously I have a lot of metal work to do. I am very knowledgeable these sort of vehicles. I just need some help with metal working. 1) I started out with a Chicago Electric 110-volt wire feed welder. It had a high and a low heat setti...