http://www.thetorchman.com/
Here is a link to a neat torch for gas & Oxy. This torch is great I
wont one I looked it over at Chickasha swap meet
Robert
Bruce Kettunen wrote:
>If you have 220V available in your garage, think about a 220V gas/wire
>feed (Mig) welder. Miller makes a real good one. This will give
>you the range from thick structural metal to sheet metal.
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>Look for multiple heat settings and infinite wire speed.
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>110V for sheet metal works too, but it will be more difficult job
>to weld thicker metal. A second 220V stick welder could be used
>here but doesn't do as nice a job.
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>I would still consider keeping a 220V stick welder like a Lincoln
>"buzz box (looks like an old cathedral style radio) is a real good
>general purpose stick welder.
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>One other thing I did that has been very handy is to make a 25 ft
>220V extension cord. I used industrial 8 guage rubber clad cable
>and the appropriate ends.
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>I have never had any luck with flux core wire feed (no gas). Others
>may have different experiences.
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>The new auto darkening helmets are great. Get one where the darkness
>can be adjusted. I have a Hobart solar helmet with adjustable darkness
>and can't see myself ever going back to the old helmets.
>
>All my humble opinion.
>
>Bruce Kettunen
>57 3200
>Mt. Iron, MN
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>At Wednesday, 5 November 2003, you wrote:
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>>What type of welder would I need for truck restoration . Any reccomendations
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>>I dont need the best but I want something that can do it all. From
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>frame work
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>>to body work . Im just starting out and Ive got a 467 panel truck
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>and a 55
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>>Chevy pickup that need restoration . Thanks Mark
>>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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