Recent content by RetroJim55

I came across 2 Crescent Tool Co. Double end wrenches today . One is a 8-10 in. and the other 6-8 in . I looked them up on the internet and found that they are the early ones ?? I am curious on if they are popular or is there are many around . Anyone know of the value of these 2 wrenches ? They...

OK this is what I did and will be doing . I got the gas conversion from someone dirt cheap and it was NEW , $70 ! I had a #6 tank and no one would exchange it so I stopped at a Tractor Supply and told them I had my tank . This is what they did , I had a one time fee of $19 and exchange my tank...

Well so far I have been lucky . I live in a small town and all the neighbors keep an eye out . There was a store robbed on the outside of town but the homes here are OK . We do have some problem with kids and we all know who they are and where we live so that pretty much keeps things down too ...

Matt from Eastwood has surely put his mouth into gear and has made an offer that is almost hard to refuse . Use an Eastwood welder for 30 days and if you don't like it for any reason , Matt at E? said he will refund your money ! WOW !! That is a huge offer ! I will have to think on that one real...

Well I emailed Eastwood about their new welder line . They are very nice and comes with a great warranty like the other name brand welders do . The sad part is they are made in China to Eastwood's specifications . :mad: This is what Eastwood told me . OH well that just plain ***** . Still...

I am looking to upgrade my Lincoln 110v mig welder . I can't afford the big expensive ones . Need one for sheet metal and frame work . I am looking at new one for $600 but don't have that much . Looking for a Lincoln , Miller , Hobart . Need the gas attachments too . If you have one that I might...

James , I am also looking at the Centurys . I was told they are made in Italy from a dealer on the on-line auction tonight . Still a good deal . Jim

I have been looking at that one for $499 real hard but don't know who makes them and where they are made . It's too new for anyone to know their track record yet . If they are USA made I will buy one . I think they look like the older style Lincolns or the Hobart's but can't go by looks . I...

IndyGarage , thanks for your input . I live in a small town so the pickings are slim sometimes . As for a new one , I agree that Hobart has the best ones for the money . My problem is , I am on disability and spending $600 to $800 for a new one is not going to happen unless I find some more side...

Right now I have a Lincoln 100 HD I use for sheet metal and patch panel welding . It really serves me well and does a good job for patch panel work and floors on cars . I do have a Lincoln 225 stick welder I can use for frame work or heavier metals when needed . I would just like a bigger...

Now that is a great idea . I have used many things so far but your design is the best I have seen . With the adjuster so you can slide the rod in and out and at any angel really makes it a winner ! Thanks for giving me the ""Finger" ! Jim

I don't know if this is allowed or if I am in the wrong section , so if there is a problem please let me know . I am looking for a 220v MIG welder . I need a used one due to I can't afford a new one on a fixed income . If someone know a site/forum to find one or a place please let me know . I...

I have a chop saw and works fine for me . Got it used at a yard sale for $50 . I don't use it much but when I need it , it's there . You can buy them new cheap but if you only use now and then , cheap works . If you are going to use it a lot then buy something good . Jim

With a welding table weighing that much you can't cheap out on the wheels or you will never move it . I was lucky and got mine in a yard sale and these wheels are over kill . They are 6" and have grease fitting . A guy made a metal tray to sit a big Snap on tool box on it . I have used it...

Well I can agree with most but not all . If you can't afford school and all you have is a small welder , you do the best you can with what you have . I learned to weld with a torch and coat hanger back in the late 60's and early 70's . Then I tried a stick and couldn't do it . So I haven't...