angel1168

what do you guys think about the eastwood welders. i have personally use other eastwood product and they have been very good quality. This welders seems seems like a very good and reasanoble price. any input would be great there is a 135 and a 175. here is a lik at the one im looking at currently:
http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welders-...spool-gun.html

XJriot

What do you use? Pocket knife?!

Atmos

a grinder? plasma is too messy.

the rest of the frame plates are premaid from HDOffroad. but I cut out the rocker tie in, the floor plating, and the brackets, and drilled all the holes..

PocketsEmpty

See my post on the previous page. I have an Eastwood 135. Best bang for the buck, for sure. It's a great little welder so far. Haven't had any issues with it.

angel1168

I saw your post i was wondering would you use that to weld a bumper? does it weld 1/4 inch good? i think thats the thickest i would be welding with. that would be great because it would save me about 300.00 dollars

PocketsEmpty

I honestly think it would do fine. I've welded 3/16" with it no problem, and not even on the highest voltage setting. I do believe it's rated for up to 1/4".

JerrytheJeep

When I used plasma cutters I would clamp some angle iron parallel to my cut then put the side of the cutter against it and burn away. As long as I kept my speed steady and the tip straight I got some pretty sweet cuts.

Atmos

eh. I the plasma was in the shop but the compressor was across the street. it didnt take me too long to do it this way

XJwonders

That's why I prefer oxyacetylene cutting torch over plasma cutters

Outlaw Star

A guide is a good thing.

Outlaw Star

I couldnt tell you all the technical names of machine pieces or techniques, but if you give me the machine ill stick whatever ya want together.

XJwonders

Made this at work today.... I would show the blueprints but I'm not even allowed to take pictures of the prints and stuff we make in here lol.

Everything is TIG welded

PocketsEmpty

Nice! what is it?

XJwonders

It's a jig that holds an automatic pneumatic drill on both ends and it's for a manufacturing plant that use it in their production. Made a lot of those lately...

tmj91

Ill play along! ive been welding for about 6 years now, learned in high school shop classes and bought myself a cheap Lincoln Flux core with my first paycheck ever. Been using it for the last 6 years. I have made a TON of projects with this (built 2 derby cars). But ive finally splurged and bought myself a Hobart Handler 140.

PICS!
This is the lincoln weld pak. Ive grown attached to this lil guy.





And the new baby. withmy new helmet, and 155 tank set up. I can already tell im going to love this thing!








OHH and heres my new helmet! Its a Rhino helmet with a HUGE lens. Its so nice how much you can see through it.