11-21-2009, 03:42 PM | #16 |
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Sometimes, within an industry, things change, and so does the equipment. The obsolete equipment goes for peanuts, or for just carting away, I got a "Porta-Spot" and a "Ultra-Mig" that way. (The porta-spot being old technology and the ultra-mig was broken)
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11-21-2009, 04:22 PM | #17 |
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Looks like bulky and heavy technology. 8O
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11-21-2009, 04:59 PM | #18 |
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Does anyone know where to get oxy acetylene tanks? I've been looking and I can't seem to find anywhere that sells them!
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11-21-2009, 06:11 PM | #19 |
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You got "easy", "expensive", and "cheap", it also depends where you live.
Usually only the small tanks are for sale, the large ones are rental only. The filling charge is usually the same, large, or small. Purchasing a pair of small tanks (that have to be re-inspected periodically) will run you around $250. I needed a small set cheap.......this is what I did (providing you have an oxygen filling station locally): I went with propane (a 20lb BBQ tank) and I recycled a scuba tank. Scuba tanks have to be inspected yearly, ANY sign of rust on the inside and the tank is junk, I took a junk (free) scuba tank, got it inspected ($20) and re-valved (another $20), and now it is a small oxygen tank. Scuba tanks do not have a flat bottom, so I smashed the bottom off of a Coke canister and glued it to the scuba tank. No scuba tanks locally, don't kid yourself, fire departments have breathing packs that use the same kind of tank. |
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11-21-2009, 06:52 PM | #21 |
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11-21-2009, 07:18 PM | #22 | |
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11-21-2009, 07:23 PM | #23 |
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Beware of acetylene affecting your house insurance. My insurance carrier is ok with my MIG, but not with acetylene. Interestingly, it's ok to have oxygen and MAP gas at home (because MAP can be used for home plumbing repair). You can buy a small disposable oxy / MAP setup for less than $100 from Canadian Tire (product #58-7579-6). Once the MAP and oxygen bottles are empty, you recycle them and buy replacement bottles. Buy a fire extinguisher while you're at it.
KMS Tools has the same setup on sale for around $59.00 this weekend. Check out http://www.kmstools.com/bernzomatic-...elding-kit-102 Since you have oxy / acetylene experience, you'll quickly adapt to oxy / map. It's not quite as hot, but it's close. Check with your insurance provider to be sure that your house coverage won't be compromised.
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11-21-2009, 07:50 PM | #24 |
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I checked reviews online at canadian tire but it seems people do not recommended it:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...orch%2BKit.jsp |
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11-21-2009, 08:19 PM | #25 |
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Find a buddy who's a good welder and has the setup,(or even a bad welder but with the gear) and buy him beer to have him do it or borrow his gear. Might be a cheaper and less stressful decision. 8O
..but see I'm weird, I hate welding. Been sparked, burnt and flashed by the old submerged arc crank welder one too many times, and I'm just not interested anymore... |
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11-21-2009, 08:32 PM | #26 |
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Turbo t, it's called welding gloves and welding goggles.
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11-21-2009, 08:35 PM | #27 | |
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11-21-2009, 08:44 PM | #28 |
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The bottom line here is:
If you want to play it is going to cost you money. You can go out and buy all the "home", or "hobbyist", tools that you like, but you are going to find that they aren't worth a s**t. Sorry. |
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11-22-2009, 08:10 AM | #29 |
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Have you check you local craigslist for welders? You could probably find someone needing cash and get a good deal on one. I got mine used on ebay. It looked to have been used once.
Weldandgrind is right in that the hobart is the cheaper end of miller. Allen
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11-22-2009, 12:14 PM | #30 |
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I looked on kijiji and craigslist and most people were selling the 220v. The problem is that I do not have any 220v outlets in my garage or basement.
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