Recent content by charlestmann

For additional reference I just got the Everlast 161 10 days ago. I have only run it on 120 volts but have tried 3/32" 6011, 7014, 7018 with no problem. I tried 1/8" 6011 with not much luck. The 1/8" 7018 wouldn't run. This machine limits you to 90 AMPS on 120 volt. I'll give the 240 volt a...

Yes! I am just about ready to do my modification. I have made some small changes to your plan but basically doing your mod plus a wall control panel under the 2" angle to hide the pry bars and give me a space to mount a 3 tool hanger for a drill and/or impacts. Hopefully I'll start on it this...

Order #6914. Just a couple of Wright tools. 1 1/8" combo wrench and a 7/8" 3/4 drive deep well socket plus a mystery bag.

I have the KRL1022 with stainless top. I bought in about 7 years ago. I have been very happy with it. Having said that if I was buying a box today with the boxes and difference in price you are talking about I would probably go Epiq.

In case any KRL owners (1022 or similar 30 inch deep) were wondering this kit does not work in a KRL 10 inch narrow drawer without modification. The modification was easy though. I had to cut additional slots in the rear panel to lower the middle support (lowered about 1 1/4 inches) and drill...

The 215 does not run 6010 according to Miller. I would also prefer to have the mig as a separate unit based on advice from GJ members (Sberry in particular) which can be found in other threads.

I decided to go with the Everlast PowerArc 161STH for my stick option. More options than the Holbart and better than the Titanium. At $489 it's over my original budget but it seems to get really good reviews. I guess I'll know when it gets here next week. I am going to keep an eye on the Miller...

Understood. I have been looking at some cheaper and import machines too. I give value to the Miller warranty so I factored that into my decision. I've looked at the Titanium 170, Holbart and some Everlast units. I still keep coming back to the Miller though. Assuming some value for the warranty...

Good because my decision was based in part on your thoughts in a similar thread from 2018. Reading your posts made me rule out the Miller multi-process that is a few hundred more. Considering your background I really appreciate the info you have provided on this subject.

There have been several of these lately! I have been reading old threads, watching YouTube and looking at welding websites for the last 3 days. I started to drive to Harbor Freight on Wednesday morning to buy their Titanium Easyflux 125 for $179 with coupon. At the last minute I decided against...

Also, if you can wait until 7/3 the Wright sets will be 10% cheaper.

For SAE I always grab the Wrights first (I don't have Wrights in metric). My opinion is that they are equal to the FD+ wrenches. What makes me grab the Wrights over the FD+ is the satin finish. I just prefer the feel of the satin finish.

Snap on sells a cordless tool storage unit (part number 1098J5000) that is intended for installation in a 12 inch deep KRL power drawer end cabinet. Has anyone tried to install this in a 10 inch KRL drawer? I'm curious if it will work in a 10 inch drawer or if it will need to be modified...

I have Wright in SAE along with the Snap On FD+. The Wright wrenches are shorter but I have never had a situation where I had to go back to my box and swap the Wright for the Snap On to break a fastener loose. I have the satin finished wrenches and they feel really good in hand.

Favorite but not "go to" ratchet is Thorsen 77J. I have a few of them and use them often. When working on car/truck I usually go to the Snap On F80 or FL80. Hard to come up with a favorite tool. Depends on what I'm doing.