Recent content by stonewellmark

Transformer machines are considered "bomb Proof" but all the newer ones are inundated with circuit boards and all the likings of the newer inverter machines. So.. with that said it seems like the new transformer machines trying to be high tech work horses. If Hobby work is what you will...

Clamp your work to death, then wait until it cools before removing clamps. Removing them too soon will still result in a curve, im guilty of removing clamps as soon as the weld is done....bam instant curve as it cools. Mark

69supercj....check around...that tweco helmet is a chinese knockoff helemt.....its good but not $99 good. You can find it on fleabay without the Tweco name on it for around $40. Checkout reviews and youtube. Whats the budget??

I got the Thermal Arc 211i about 2 months ago, and couldn't be happier. It MIG weld sooo smooth with virtually no spatter (when Im close to welding rite). I just got the TIG torch and have not tried it yet.....a friend who has a Miller synchrowave 185 TIG says the TIG torch for the TA 211...

McMaster-Carr, or MSC supply

What Brucer said. I, also, got a TA 211i last month and LOVE it. Would Highly recommend it for a home shop/light Fab shop.

Hobart are Rock Solid machines, a little basic (Taps not variable voltage), but reliable as ANY others. I just got a Thermal Arc 211i, If you can stretch the budget a little bit. Got mine from Cyberweld. It is super smooth in MIG and Stick, ( iIdont have TIG gun yet). Also can be used on...

golfnut....that bench is sweet. Did you put any cross braces under the 1/2" top to help with warping? Mark

Its bolted down, their are 3 holes in the floor of the wire spool area that are used to secure it to the optional "roll cage" that Thermal arc sells. Hope this helps. Mark

Here are more photos. Tried to rotate them but its not working. Sorry Mark

Yeah the balancer is a Hunter DSP9500. Total "YOU ****" find. $100 in perfect working order with cones and wing nut. Also got a Hunter TC150 tire changer from them for $75, it a side mount bead breaker with a center post. Both from a local shop goin' out of business.

Damn thats fuzzy, Ill get better pics tomorrow, Sorry folks.

Finally got the welder cart finished. I love this Thermal Arc 211i, way smoother than my old Hobart 140. The TA look Way too big for the cart in the background, so I guess it will go with the old welder. New cart is painted with water borne bed liner in a rattle can. It goes on pretty crappy...

Congrats on your mm211!! I just got a TA 211i....gotta tell ya it welds super smooth, with plenty of heat ( at least MIG ). Fan is a bit loud, and it is by no means a realistic "portable" machine especially with a 33+ pounds spool o' wire in it. Best of luck with your new welders!! Mark

Heres mine. I love this thing, it cuts straight and cool to watch. Mark