My concern at this point is what exactly to purchase. I am told Lincoln is
good stuff but will I be seriously handicapped with the 115v system? What
does that prevent me from doing that a 220v system can handle? Its just a
hobby and I wont be restoring vehicles for a living, just one at a time.
Since I own the building and had the foresight to wire it properly, I have
220 single phase, but then I cant move the welder to different areas or to
other locations and be able to use it. So, can't I get away with 115?
Opinions?
Deve
50 3100
49 3600
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----- Original Message -----
From: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
To: "Ole Trucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2000 10:49 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Welding
> Deve, just to follow up on what Wally says,
>
> 1. A cutting torch and gas welding set is a great thing to have. What
a
> blast to cut through thick chunks of steel like butter! With a little
> practice, you can get real fine control. (I need lots of practice.)
>
> I got the little 2 foot high tanks with some doubts, but I've grown to
love
> them. You can get a surprising amount of time out of them. You can't use
a
> big rosebud tip on them, but you won't throw your back out lifting them
into
> the truck.
>
> 2. I don't have an auto darkening helmet, but I do have a full face
shade
> in mine. I have found that the little eyes only shades are really
annoying.
> I guess the best thing would be a full face auto darkening shade in your
> helmet.
>
> 3. Wally's right about needing to cover up when you mig or arc weld,
> including a way to button up to cover your chest and neck. You'll be
amazed
> at the sunburn you get from electric welding. An hour is like spending a
> Summer day at the beach if you don't button up.
>
> Regards,
>
> Grant S.
>
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