I have the Lincoln, and my experience has been the same. It has probably
been one of the best tool investments I've made. DO get the gas setup
though. While you can make decent working welds with the flux core wire, if
you want them them be structurally sound AND look good, you gotta have gas.
Jack
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Franks" <jimmble@adelphia.net>
To: "Don Malling" <dmallin@attglobal.net>
Cc: "6pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 5:12 AM
Subject: Re: Home welders
> 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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