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Re: Home welders

To: James Franks <jimmble@adelphia.net>, 6-Pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Home welders
From: Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 07:33:01 -0400
Hi Jim, 

Thanks for the response. I am becoming convinced that the 20% duty cycle
is not a problem for my needs. 

Don Malling

James Franks wrote:
> 
> I have been using a 110 V Lincoln gas Mig for 8 years now.  To date it has
> 'timed out'  on me only 2 or 3 times. I have welded continuously for as long
> as I've liked with no problems, and have only had to replace the hose liner
> once for maintenance.( about $15)  I have done floors and rockers in 5 or 6
> cars with it, welded in frame pieces, and done trailer repairs with ease. I
> am TOTALLY satisfied, and highly recommend the Lincoln.
> 
> Jim
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don Malling" <dmallin@attglobal.net>
> To: "Richard Seaton" <rsh17@msn.com>; "Peter Macholdt"
> <vze2846b@verizon.net>; "6-Pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 11:12 PM
> Subject: Re: Home welders
> 
> > I have the same question. I am looking for a welder.
> >
> > Some folks believe that the 20% duty cycle is a problem with these low
> > end welders. I've talked to others who have them and they don't see it
> > as a problem.
> >
> > I believe 20% duty means that if you weld for 2 min you must wait for 8
> > min. Suppose you tack weld or spot weld for shorter bursts -- 10 or 15
> > sec. Does that mean you may never have to wait, because it is cooling
> > down as you go?
> >
> > Any comments out there?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Don Malling
> >
> >
> > Richard Seaton wrote:
> > >
> > >  I have a Clark 130 EN (I think) from Central Tractor, it's a 110 volt
> w/ gas.
> > > In the price range you state I assume your getting gas regulators.
> Forget
> > > about the flux core wire, once you use gas (C25) you'll love it. The one
> I
> > > have is pretty easy to use, learned the basics in about 15-20 minutes. I
> had
> > > zero experience welding, I have gotten better over time. If you have any
> > > mechanical ability and aren't all thumbs it should be easy for you.
> > >   The 130EN only has four heat settings an infinitely adjustable would
> be
> > > nicer for fine tuning the welds, but it's not absolutely necessary. It
> works
> > > great for the frame and body panels. They are a wise investment if you
> plan on
> > > doing most of the work on the car yourself.
> > >
> > > Richard,
> > > '69 in hibernation and in less pieces that in the spring.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Peter Macholdt
> > > Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 8:57 PM
> > > To: 6pack list
> > > Subject: Home welders
> > >
> > > Anyone have experience with the 120 volt home MIG welders? There are
> several
> > > models out there from Lincoln, Hobart, Miller and Schumacher in the
> $450-
> > > 500 range.
> > >
> > > I'm thinking maybe this winter...
> > >
> > > TIA,
> > > Peter
> > > '68 TR250

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