Show off your Welder(s)

[cwstevens92]

My Miller 252s, have the spoolmate gun hooked up for stainless on the one and my Syncrowave 250dx.

 

[Zrexxer]

OK, you asked for it...

My newest acquisition, a 2007 model Miller Trailblazer 302 with 51 hours on the meter...

The Miller 12VS Xtreme Suitcase feeder set up to run from the TB:

Next most recent is my Thermal Dynamics TD 52 plasma; I sold a Miller Spectrum 2050 to finance this one:

My Millermatic 212:

I changed out the stock Miller gun for a Bernard Q200:

Recently added spoolgun capability to the 212 with a Miller 3035:

A Hobart Handler 125EZ, actually an EXCELLENT little fluxcore machine, it still amazes me:

A Lincoln 175 MIG, 230V and welds very nice, even though I'm not much of a Linc guy:

My Syncrowave 180SD, followed by the Bernard TIG torch cooler I've since found for it:

And finally the Victor Journeyman O/A setup:

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I don't have a pic.

He's about 5'11" 147lb and answers to the name Moose.. Only does oxy-acetylene though.



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[speed bump]

I'll see about pictures later for now I have
1.) Airco Super Hornet (a miller big 40 in orange)
2.) Miller Thunderbolt 230
3.) Miller ******* 180
4.) 4 different oxy-fuel setups

 

[bugdust]

We use those same Bernard water-coolers at work for our whips...really makes a difference. The machines are Lincoln Idealarc DC-600s, Bernard whips.

Personally, I have a Lincoln PowerMig 255c (for sale)

and a Hobart Handler 140

 

[cwstevens92]

SWEET stuff guys, Keep em coming!
I've got the Thermal Dynamics Drag-Gun PLus CE Plasma. Zrexxer, How do you like the TD 52. I've got 4 of the same victory set-ups and one lager victory tourch passed down to me from my dad, they work great!
I gotta get off my can and get a coupler of the Bernard Stingers.

 

[Jay H 237]

MillerMatic 135, bought new in '04 from my local Airgas distributer.

I also have an O/A set up, minus tanks, that was my grandfather's. I don't have any pics of it right now though.

 

[Steve from Socal]

Here is my junk;

Miller Dynasty 300DX Coolmate 3 and Tec Speedway torch. My Oxy/Acc set is Victor Journeyman.

Steve

 

[BerBer5985]

I want one to show off! I've been looking at the hobart handler 140 to buy new but also been avidly searching craigslist and forums for a decent used unit.

 

[fordbroncodave]

hobart dual AC arc welder and a bluepoint mig welder (the $1300 one)

 

[smooth72]

Here is mine. I have not had the chance to use the spool gun.

 

[ZRX61]

 

[cwstevens92]

anyone have or have you used an esab machine, i hear great things about them. just curious

 

[cwstevens92]

Smooth72, that is one SWEET cart!!

 

[Zrexxer]

Zrexxer, How do you like the TD 52.

I absolutely love it. It's only 5 amps more than my old Spectrum 2050, but it cuts soooo much better. Despite being rated as a 1/2" genuine cut, the first thing I did with it was to test its sever capability - this is a cut through 1" thick mild steel, it had no problem at all.

 

[smooth72]

Smooth72, that is one SWEET cart!!

Thanks, if I keep adding to it, I will have to put a motor on it.

 

[bugdust]

anyone have or have you used an esab machine, i hear great things about them. just curious

I haven't used an esab welder but a job shop I used to work for had a small esab plasma cutter that worked great. The plant I work at now has an esab plasma table. It works fine, too.

 

[Skyline]

anyone have or have you used an esab machine, i hear great things about them. just curious

I have an ESAB Plasma cutter. Works great. Also a Millermatic 250 + 30A Spoolgun. Pictures later.

There was a guy selling NOS ESAB machines on eBay. It was only $800 shipped for the previous years model for a machine that severs 1".

 

[cwstevens92]

I absolutely love it. It's only 5 amps more than my old Spectrum 2050, but it cuts soooo much better. Despite being rated as a 1/2" genuine cut, the first thing I did with it was to test its sever capability - this is a cut through 1" thick mild steel, it had no problem at all.

Thats all i needed to see, gonna order one in the morning. Hopefully i'll get lucky and airgas will have one in stock.

 

[cwstevens92]

Thanks, if I keep adding to it, I will have to put a motor on it.

NOW you are talking my language

 

[JD6619A]

RED D ARC GX200 2+4 stick welder, honda powered.

will be getting a Hobart 210 mig when time and money allow.

 

[cwstevens92]

RED D ARC GX200 2+4 stick welder, honda powered.

will be getting a Hobart 210 mig when time and money allow.

Generator/Welder or just Welder?

 

[JD6619A]

both, 4000W Generator as well forgot to mention that.

 

[cwstevens92]

both, 4000W Generator as well forgot to mention that.

That is sweet, i've been looking to replace my old miller arc/generator. Who sells those?

 

[JD6619A]

here's the info on it. http://red-d-arc.com/productsdetail.aspx?cid=1A&pid=1A01

I got mine thru my old work place who dealt with red d arc directly. it's 4000W @ 100% duty cycle too I havent pushed mine too much, its got enough power to melt thru most things I weld at home. powers a variety of things too. I got the electric start and wheeled cart. (was a 200 dollar option for the cart alone)

but so far its been awesome.

 

[c39er]

All in one XMT CC/CV- Bernard cooler/Gun-SD64 feeder. Thunder bolt AC/DC 225. Oxy/Acet set too.

 

[cwstevens92]

Some pics of my tourch setups, plasma (ordered a cutmaster 52 today) and my old generator/arc machine

 

[chainz]

OK, you asked for it...


My Syncrowave 180SD, followed by the Bernard TIG torch cooler I've since found for it:

How well did that Bernard cooler help with the 180. I have a 180, and have to stop from time to time to let the torch cool down. Toyed with going that route, but also playing with the idea of going to a 350.

Either way, ya gotta love Big Blue.

Thanx, Chainz

 

[GDA]

Wow! There is a ton of win in this thread.

 

[Z06 427]

How well did that Bernard cooler help with the 180. I have a 180, and have to stop from time to time to let the torch cool down. Toyed with going that route, but also playing with the idea of going to a 350.

Either way, ya gotta love Big Blue.

Thanx, Chainz

Just put the same cooler on a Dynasty 200dx. I wish I had done this long ago. Smaller lighter torch and never have to stop for heat.

 

[MP&C]

Here's mine, an L-TEC migmaster 250 (pre-ESAB) and an econtig Miller. Stacked em to save floor space and keep everything in one place. One 50A cord supplies a junction box, feeds both welders, & feeds 120 and 220 outlets to operate spot welders/grinders. small parts bins hangs underneath tig welder to hold consumables.

 

[porschedude996TT]

I would like to get a an enty level TIG Welder. I would like something to weld up to 3/16" stainless and alu. Anyone have a suggestions? The torch cooler sounds good.

 

[cwstevens92]

I would like to get a an enty level TIG Welder. I would like something to weld up to 3/16" stainless and alu. Anyone have a suggestions? The torch cooler sounds good.

Dynasty 200 DX or Diversion 165

 

[murph64]

Miller 175...


Andy

 

[dmw56]

My Lincoln Idealarc 250. The old reliable could use it to weld a battleship.

Lincoln Pro-Mig 175

Not a welder but my Plasma Cutter. Miller Spectrum 375

My helmet Miller Digital Elite Lucky's Speed Shop

 

[Monte]

"Merkle Compact Mig 350" , mig welder, 350A

"Uniwig GW 350" from "Messer Griesheim" stick/Tig welder (AC/DC), 390A, water cooled

"Elektra Beckum" stick welder from my father:

my old mig welder from "Lorch" , 210 amps

old "Dalex" stick welder from a former employer:

unknown mig welder from a garage buddy

 

[cwstevens92]

It aint pretty but it works

Thats all that matters

 

[babzog]

Canox 225A AC arc welder. Needs a good cleaning and probably a new ground lead (cracked from one end to the other).

 

[Jared]

Canox 225A AC arc welder. Needs a good cleaning and probably a new ground lead (cracked from one end to the other).

Thats looks the same as my acklands "sizzler" witch is a miller thunderbolt

 

[simontudor]

this is my mig, cant find a pic of my arc so ill take one tomorrow and post up.