[TheForge] Welding gear. [lincoln]

Sat May 3 09:35:07 2003

Gabriel, It depends on just WHAT you intend to weld with that machine.
It's rated output is only 88 amps and 120volts input means that it is a
good machine for welding exhaust pipe and auto body type material.
If you intend to weld 1/2" bar stock or bigger, This machine isn't going to
give you much penetration. The results will be very poor quality welds that
are only on the surface of the metal and may even be a labiality.
Consider establishing a relationship with the local welding supply stores
in your new area and inquire about used machines of the 150 amp and
larger. (If that's what you need, depends on what you intend to weld)
The larger machines will do the lighter jobs, but the lighter machines
won't do the heavy work.
dave m
www.magichammer.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gabriel Cain" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 1:36 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Welding gear. [lincoln]

>
> Right, so I'm moving into a house soon (rented), and I'm broke.  So I go
> to centralwelding.com, since I live in the pacific north west.  And I
> see this:
>
>
http://www.welders-direct.com/merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WD&Product_Code=U1474-2
>
> Thoughts?  Good deal?  I'd like to know if I should be more broke or not.
:)
>
> Gabriel
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