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I was wondering if any of you know how to weld for repairs of fabrication?
- I am thinking about getting a welder and I'm looking to justify it beyond a few fencing repairs here and there. Are there any other cool projects that anyone is working on?
"Better than a roll in the hay."
"Better than a roll in the hay."
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Hi BarnBuddy. I think I can provide some help with your welding question. I work for Hobart Welding Equipment and am familiar with most every brand on the market. What specifically is on your mind?
~Caleb
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| I suggest you consider a combination generator/welder. I purchased a Miller Blue Streak 6000 and it has come in handy on many occasions. 5500 watts continuous will not run your whole house at one time, but if you juggle the load it works quite nicely. The 150-amp welder has had plenty of amps for anything I’ve needed to put back together. And you can put it in the back of your truck and take it with you.
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I use a generator and a 110/115 vac welder (MIG) for most items (gas makes cleaner weld than gasless/fluxcore) and 220/230 Lincoln "Tomestone" for heavy stuff. I got my MIG at Lowe's, easy to use, Good Luck!
Calvin Lowell
Clinton, SC
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Hello I just thought I would send you some info as well. I have been in welding and fabrication for around 15-20yr's and I use a couple of different machines on our farm, for mig welds I use a Miller deltaweld 302 with a dual feed head for steel & alum, it's a bigger unit for production welding but I got it for a really good price, As for tig welds I use a miller synrcowave 250 I have one at work and it works great for any thing from 1/16"-3/8" welds and it's smooth as silk. I would take some time and look at what your going to weld and how much it will get used on a monthly basis and then how much do you want to spend. I use the larger machines becuase I do welding on the side on our farm for all the amish that live around us, and it PAYS PRETTY GOOD for extra cash. But it all depends on what you weld,how much you weld and what you want to spend on your mach.
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Hey there. "Just Dandy" has it right. (Everyone else does as well.) But, the money you can make welding for everyone else on the side, is great. I say..."Go for it!"
"Weld it on!"
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