Progress Thread Stykthyn Tries It Again

FoxMustangLvr · Apr 20, 2016

I have a Lincoln flux core 140 (plugs to a dedicated 110 circuit) that I converted to gas and it worked excellent for my engine bay smoothing once I got the speed and heat dialed in.

stykthyn · Apr 20, 2016

Sweet. I have no plans to smooth an engine bay, but the floors need love and there's a couple other projects in mind where it would just be money well spent instead of sourcing labor elsewhere.

Boosted92LX · Apr 20, 2016

This is what I use. Great machine, bought it from a friend that has to have the latest and greatest... and he keeps trying to buy it back from me. I usually don't use the autoset feature, because I actually like to set it myself, and tweak it to my liking. It is 220v. I've found very few 110v machines that are worth their weight in scrap. I'm sure a few will disagree with that, but there ya go.

Boosted92LX · Apr 20, 2016

P.S.

If you get a little machine that uses flux core wire and no gas, you are going to hate it, and it will leave your car a mess. Run away!

Chuckman · Apr 20, 2016

I've got a Lincoln handy mig, works OK for me so far, just need to learn to use it better. 110v/20 amp, came with a gas regulator and spools of solid core and mig wire, and a few extra tips for both.

a91what · Apr 20, 2016

Tig.... ftw!

CarMichael Angelo · Apr 21, 2016

Lotos.

Currently there are two of us here that own the brand.... (me, and Collin) So you have brand endorsement from actual people.

You can certainly buy American, and either get a Lincoln, Miller, or Hobart piece but it'll be significantly more expensive. This is a 110v piece that comes with a regulator (no conversion kit required) and will weld up to 1/4" plate.

You can buy the thing on Amazon, it's eligible for Amazon prime (free two day shipping on a pkg that weighs 60 pounds), and a drone will deliver it right to your door.

Well,.......the drone part is crap, but the rest of the stuff is the God's honest truth.

$368.00 shipped.

And for $500.00 more,.get the same TIG/Stick Plasma cutter that I've had since 2008.

hoopty5.0 · Apr 21, 2016

As stated, I have the Lotos TIG welder, but I also still have my MIG which is this:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200482378_200482378

Well worth the money. Having had a 110v welder, it didn't work as well and sucked a TON of juice. Making the switch to 230v is the best thing you can do for yourself. If you don't have a 230v plug, I can show you how to wire one up. It costs about $80 and takes about an hour.

CarMichael Angelo · Apr 21, 2016

hoopty5.0 said:
As stated, I have the Lotos TIG welder, but I also still have my MIG which is this:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200482378_200482378

Well worth the money. Having had a 110v welder, it didn't work as well and sucked a TON of juice. Making the switch to 230v is the best thing you can do for yourself. If you don't have a 230v plug, I can show you how to wire one up. It costs about $80 and takes about an hour.

Looks like a good option,...and I agree about the 220v thing, as I have went all these years with my original Lincoln 110v, and now the new Lotos 220v unit is waay more efficient.

Since we're pastin pretty pictures, and since you laid down your cards....

I'll see your Hobart,.....and raise you an included spool gun, and save him 150.00 at the same time.
546.00 shipped in two days.**

** An actual Madmike owned product

hoopty5.0 · Apr 21, 2016

There you have it folks.

Boosted92LX · Apr 21, 2016

I've welded with Collin's Lotos TIG. It's a nice little machine. No bells or whistles, but it welds smooth, and for the price..pfft. I will most likely be buying one of their plasma cutting units in the future.

RaggedGT · Apr 21, 2016

hoopty5.0 said:
If you don't have a 230v plug, I can show you how to wire one up. It costs about $80 and takes about an hour.

I would appreciate a "How To" on this

hoopty5.0 · Apr 21, 2016

RaggedGT said:
I would appreciate a "How To" on this

Remind me on Sunday to snap some pics. Im about to head out of town fora couple of days.

smokin joe · Apr 21, 2016

I'm in the same boat as @stykthyn . I would like to buy a welder. What do you guys mean when you say converted for gas?
Natural gas?
Argon gas?

Davedacarpainter · Apr 21, 2016

smokin joe said:
I'm in the same boat as @stykthyn . I would like to buy a welder. What do you guys mean when you say converted for gas?
Natural gas?
Argon gas?

Argon

a91what · Apr 21, 2016

Or argon co2 mix.....
Argon helium mix..... all depends on the application

Davedacarpainter · Apr 21, 2016

a91what said:
Or argon co2 mix.....
Argon helium mix..... all depends on the application

Yep, he's right.

mikestang63 · Apr 22, 2016

https://www.facebook.com/

Boosted92LX · Apr 23, 2016

mikestang63 said:
https://www.facebook.com/

I spent age 18-21 doing that. It's fun as a hobby. Not for making a living.

Progress Thread Stykthyn Tries It Again

FoxMustangLvr

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stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.

Boosted92LX

It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?

Boosted92LX

It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?

Chuckman

GTFO you fat, heavy bastard

a91what

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CarMichael Angelo

my rearend will smell so minty fresh,

hoopty5.0

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CarMichael Angelo

my rearend will smell so minty fresh,

hoopty5.0

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Boosted92LX

It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?

RaggedGT

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hoopty5.0

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smokin joe

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a91what

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Boosted92LX

It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?

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