[TheForge] Drifting toward the dark side

[Jerry Frost]

Welcome to the 20th century Paul. Of course the 21st. 
century started a few years back but it's a step in the 
right direction anyway. <grin>

Yes, mig is much cleaner but more finicky. Before you 
start welding things of a structural nature you really 
should take a welding class. People can get hurt if 
something that counts is welded poorly.

Sounds like you got a good deal and you will NOT regret 
the increase in your metal working capacity.

It IS better to have it and not need it than need it 
and not have it.

Frosty
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If it ain't forged
it ain't real.
Wrought iron is.
The FrostWorks

Meadow Lakes, AK.


From: "Paul N" <crosspein at sbcglobal.net>


> Well, I did it, I bought myself a small wirefeed 
> welder. Picked up a used Lincoln 170T on craigslist 
> for a couple hundred bucks, including 2 full 8" 
> spools of flux cored .035 wire. I figured even if I 
> used it and didn't like it, I could re-sell it for 
> about what I paid for it. I had to replace the 
> contact tip, and realign the drive roller, but I 
> really feel like I got a bargain.
>

>
> I've got the bug. I don't feel guilty. But I'm 
> excited about what I can add to my hobbyist skillset 
> and toolset.
>
> **paul
>