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[Silverback]

Yep.. I've got a couple Milwaukee impacts. A newer 14v 3/8th drive and an 18v 1/2 drive. They are awesome.

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[DarkHelmet]

Yep.. I've got a couple Milwaukee impacts. A newer 14v 3/8th drive and an 18v 1/2 drive. They are awesome.

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That's great to know! My dad has just been known to "gift" things he no longer wants in his garage for a reason. LOL

 

[TacoXpo]

http://www.chonday.com/Videos/excamuoich2

 

[Silverback]

That is awesome! Instant pulp.

 

[garzanium]

FUUUUCK



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[tx_shooter]

What the heck?

 

[garzanium]

The damn part was on there tight, but not crazy tight... wasn't able to get the damn bolt off.

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[Silverback]

Damn. I have the bigger brother of that vice, the 4800. Mine is in the garage though so hopefully bolts will never rust. Or at least a lot slower.

 

[Taco Loco]

Ok missing $150 worth of impact sockets/small tool box since the move... may just get a couple cheap sets from Northerntroll and call it good.

I need to get a welder...I haven't welded since HS, and that was all stick welding and I was better on thicker metal items than thinner ones. Since I moved and my cousins automotive/muffer shop is no longer 10min down the road and losing his expert welders for my projects, I need to get my own welder and learn...

Any suggestions wire welder or?

 

[taco4x4rar]

Ok missing $150 worth of impact sockets/small tool box since the move... may just get a couple cheap sets from Northerntroll and call it good.

I need to get a welder...I haven't welded since HS, and that was all stick welding and I was better on thicker metal items than thinner ones. Since I moved and my cousins automotive/muffer shop is no longer 10min down the road and losing his expert welders for my projects, I need to get my own welder and learn...

Any suggestions wire welder or?

Hobart ironman 210 or whatever the current equivalent is

 

[Taco Loco]

Ok, looks like the 230 Ironman is a cart style on wheels ~$1400 the 210 looks like a hand carry

 

[Silverback]

How much are you going to use it? What do you want to weld? My next welder will be a Miller 211.

 

[taco4x4rar]

Ok, looks like the 230 Ironman is a cart style on wheels ~$1400 the 210 looks like a hand carry

Ya I've got a 210 cart style its an awesome welder has almost 100% duty cycle at full tilt. I recommend the ironman series over the handler series every time for a shop application

 

[Taco Loco]

How much are you going to use it? What do you want to weld? My next welder will be a Miller 211.

I would probably not use it much, but I'm not looking for crackle box either.
Trailers broken welds or gates, deer stuff, gates, build shop table and/or rolling table for truck cab or bed

Miller 211 looks similar to the Hobart 230, I'm guessing you already have the accessories that fit on the miller?

 

[Silverback]

I have a Lincoln 180 now. Its fine for everything I use it for. Its more than enough. But I was using a friends Miller 140 last year and fell in love. Man it was such a nice machine. I've been contemplating putting my Lincoln on CL and then buying a Miller. They used to make a Millermatic 185 which would be perfect... but I only see used ones now. The 211 is the next size up and would probably be what I go with. As for accessories? Regulator is all I'll need. Spool gun would be nice but I don't own one, don't have a need at this point.

 

[Silverback]

They do offer a Millermatic 180, but its strictly a 220 machine. The 211 is both 110 and 220 and its only about $200 more. I think that versatility is worth it.

 

[Taco Loco]

He told they use the 211s in the shop, I'm sure the Hobart and Miller are both great welders

 

[taco4x4rar]

Ya they're both great welders the Hobart's just cheaper and very nearly the same quality

 

[Silverback]

And to be honest.. a Lincoln 180 would be fine for all the tasks you mentioned above. Hell my buddy uses a Lincoln 140 and for 99% of the things he does its perfect.

 

[balakay]

I like my Handler 190 for the price. I don't do any serious welding though. It's perfect for odd jobs around the shop like the stuff you mentioned above though.