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jacklockamy(at)verizon.ne
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:23 pm    Post subject: 120-volt welder for home/hangar use... Reply with quote
Can anyone recommend at good 120-volt welder (flux cored arc welding (FCAW) - gasless) for a hobbyist or for small projects at the hangar?

I took a college course in welding years ago and tried to make "puddles" with a stick welder and needless to say... it was a challenge. I would like to buy a small welder for the hangar to weld 1/8" steel tube or chromoly(sp?) easily should I choose start another project (tube/fabric) in the future. I've been told welding with 'wire feed' is much easier than stick.

Any recommendations for a good, reasonably priced 120-volt welder would be most appreciated?

Thanks,
Jack Lockamy
Camarillo, CA
RV-7A 150 hrs
www.jacklockamy.com
jacklockamy(at)verizon.net

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:43 am    Post subject: 120-volt welder for home/hangar use... Reply with quote
I bought a factory refurbished Lincoln SP100T from Indiana Oxygen Co. on
E-Bay for $349.99 a year or so ago. It is 120v and will do gasless or w/gas
and came with the regulator and hose. This thing works great! My cousin is a
muffler man and he used it making me an exhaust system for my 6A and he said
it was as good as he has ever used. BTW the homemade exhaust is working fine
as well.

Scott
N162RV
180hrs
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Can anyone recommend at good 120-volt welder (flux cored arc welding (FCAW)
- gasless) for a hobbyist or for small projects at the hangar?





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rocketbob(at)gmail.com
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:57 am    Post subject: 120-volt welder for home/hangar use... Reply with quote
You don't want to do any 4130 welds with a cheap flux core MIG welder. If
you're only going to weld small projects you are better off with a small
oxy/acetylene gas torch such as the Meco Midget. Personally I have a Meco
and a Miller TIG welder. 90% of the time I use the TIG because I flip the
switch, turn on the gas and I'm ready to go. With the TIG welder I also
have a stick electrode holder, and go that route if I need to weld something
dirty or something that isn't easy to maneuver around. If I have to weld a
large area or something vertical I take it over to my buddy's place and use
his Millermatic MIG. If you decide to go MIG then don't go with the flux
wire, use argon/CO2 mix gas, you will be much happier with the quality of
your welds.

Regards,
Bob Japundza
RV-6 flying F1 under const.

On 2/27/06, jacklockamy <jacklockamy(at)verizon.net> wrote:
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Can anyone recommend at good 120-volt welder (flux cored arc welding
(FCAW) - gasless) for a hobbyist or for small projects at the hangar?

I took a college course in welding years ago and tried to make "puddles"
with a stick welder and needless to say... it was a challenge. I would like
to buy a small welder for the hangar to weld 1/8" steel tube or
chromoly(sp?) easily should I choose start another project (tube/fabric) in
the future. I've been told welding with 'wire feed' is much easier than
stick.

Any recommendations for a good, reasonably priced 120-volt welder would be
most appreciated?

Thanks,
Jack Lockamy
Camarillo, CA
RV-7A 150 hrs
www.jacklockamy.com
jacklockamy(at)verizon.net





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lsbrv7a(at)yahoo.com
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:45 am    Post subject: 120-volt welder for home/hangar use... Reply with quote
When I worked as a weldor I used Lincoln and Miller welding machines. I usually had more Millers than Lincolns, but both brands are good machines.

The Miller 120 V MIG welder is a Millermatic 135.
Lincoln has a SP-135T and a SP-135 Plus.

I continue to buy my welding supplies from Munn Supply (580) 234-4120 Enid, OK, as he is a long time friend, completive with internet sites and is experienced in supplying and supporting out of state weldors. I am sure there are dealers in your area that can also take care of your needs.

Lincoln had a booth at the Reno Air Races with a sample of their machines, and factory representatives were there to demonstrate their equipment. You may want an excuse to go to air event, and want to support those who support aviation.

Although MIG welding requires less weldor technique as the Shielding gas rate, Voltage and Amperage (wire speed) are set with a dial, bad welds can be produced using any welding method.

Sherman Butler
Idaho Falls, ID
RV 7a Empennage


jacklockamy <jacklockamy(at)verizon.net> wrote:
Can anyone recommend at good 120-volt welder (flux cored arc welding (FCAW) - gasless) for a hobbyist or for small projects at the hangar?
Sherman Butler
RV-7a Empennage
Idaho Falls

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