Recent content by Tweedz55

If anyone is in the Massachusetts area, there is a listing for 4x8 1/2 plates under $.20 a lb.

Ok, so I assume the 3/8 thick would take out less heat than the 3/4 thick? Smaller heatsink?

I need a fabrication table for my shop, to pair the welder I recently bought. Got a quote from a steel distributor for a table top and it was over 1$ a pound. My craigslist search for steel plate came up negative, however, I found a couple nice peices of aluminum for under 1$ a pound. One is...

Just got a Snap-On roller cab setup for $400.

He did mention he would include the side cabinet. I already shaved $200 off the asking price, not really interested in talking him down more.

Thanks for all the replies, i'm going to pick it up tomorrow. Anything I should check on the box other than the slides?

Just got off the phone with a guy selling his 3 peice Snap-on box, he is willing to sell it for $400. Is that a good deal? Ive never bought anything snapon before..... Thanks

Would the AHP outpreform the TA186 even though it costs less than a half of the TA? Also how would the customer service of ESAB compare with AHP?

I will be running this off a generator until I can lay conduit in the spring, then I will have a full 100a subpanel.

I think im going to pull the trigger on the thermal arc for 1000, has anyone had much experience with these machines and how long they last, arc stability, overall quality?

So, I am a high school school student that wants to get into tig in my garage. Mainly I want to teach myself how to weld with tig/stick, and weld up things like tables shelves, and aluminum rod holders, t top accessories for my boat. My budget sits at about 1200$ for the welder, argon, helmet...