Recent content by rufus39

Chris, Thanks for the fan &light info. I appreciate you taking the time to share. I will check them out.

Chris, I just went through all of your posts. I really like what you've done. It looks great. I have just gotten a 40 x 60 x14 , with an attached 16 x60 shed dried in and started a little wiring. I went with a "pole barn " style, and I'm happy with it. Would you mind sharing some info on your...

Anyone have a Lincoln 180 ? I am wondering if this may be a better option, a little more money, but it may be a tad more aluminum friendly ?

Can the Handler 140 be used to weld stainless and aluminum? In other words, by purchasing additional items?

Good point, hadn't thought about buying my own bottle.

I'll look into the handler 140. What all types of metal is is capable of welding ? Or would I be better off with a tig? Thanks again for your comments.

Wow, thanks to all the replies. I very much appreciate them. I'll be doing sheet metal, smaller mild steel, say up to 3/16 stuff mostly. I have an older stick welder, just need something to do automotive Hobby type repairs. I've used MIG & tig Welders in the past. I was just kinda liking the...

Guys, I'm looking for an inexpensive welder that will only be used for simple small jobs. I'd think that at max, a 2 to 3 min. Duty cycle would be fine. I have been looking at this one, http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-mp200i.html. Eastwood MP200i Multi Process Welder. I'm open to other...