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Topic: used mig welder?
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 2230
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 08-19-2005 05:30 PM
 
I know this isnt the clasifieds, and this isnt the WTB section. but since it is not ford related i dont want to put it in the classifieds. I could really use a welder. I cant afford new but I can afford used for the right price. I dont need wire or a helmut just the welder. This would really help me out I want to finish my floors and my uncle fell thru with his old mig. I looked on ebay but they are to much. Age doesnt scare me as long as I wont get killed using it and I can make descent welds with it i will be set. thanks guys ------------------
88 thunderbird TC 2.3L
66 mustang 200ci 3 speed
68 Fairlane 289 w/ auto
79 f150 300 3 onda tree
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67stang
Gearhead Posts: 2687
From: Panama City, FL
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-19-2005 06:21 PM
Hey, just to make you feel beter on the age thing... I still use a welder that I was told is 40+ years old... (and it looks it too)
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9835
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-19-2005 06:34 PM
Bet it's not a MIG welder.  SteveW
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-19-2005 07:52 PM
I dont need one,,I don't have a MIG that needs welding  sam
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Twirly Bird
Gearhead Posts: 226
From: Central PA
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted 08-22-2005 10:39 AM
Unless somebody cuts you a deal, you'll get what you pay for... I have a Craftsman I'll sell you cheap (that is what I could afford at the time). But, in the end, you'll be in the market for a new one that can hold an arc on thin metal without blowing thru. I'm switching to one with shielding gas that can handle smaller wire - not to mention one that has a stronger power supply.
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 08-22-2005 11:29 AM
Have you looked into renting one? Some weld shops will rent. Tool rental companies generally carry some too.Phil
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 2230
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 08-24-2005 01:35 PM
but renting i thnk would be a waste as I wont be doing it in a weekend probably voer a long period of time. but i am still looking.------------------
88 thunderbird TC 2.3L
66 mustang 200ci 3 speed
68 Fairlane 289 w/ auto
79 f150 300 3 onda tree
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lonewolf
Gearhead Posts: 419
From: Colorado; M&M #3117
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-24-2005 03:07 PM
Just a thought but what about calling one of the guys with a mobile welding truck and having him weld it up after you get the new one in place and fitted? Most of those guys are pretty reasonable.Cheers, Rick
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 08-24-2005 03:13 PM
Good thought Rick. Just for reference -There is a guy in my neck of the woods that charges $40 and hour. More food for thought.
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lonewolf
Gearhead Posts: 419
From: Colorado; M&M #3117
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-25-2005 11:43 AM
I am going to use one of those guys for welding up my cage. There is one locally that has a TIG on the back of his truck and he is running around $40 an hour. By the time you consider the costs associated with equipment, learning, screw ups, etc., it's well worth it.As a sidenote, I had the pivot on my homemade rotisserie professionally machined (it was too tight). It took him an hour per pivot and it cost me a whopping $60. He left it at 0.050" clearance and polished it so it would turn easily. Well worth the $60. Cheers, Rick
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 10-01-2005 08:57 PM
Rick, any chance of emailing me some pictures of your homemade rotisserie?[email protected]
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lonewolf
Gearhead Posts: 419
From: Colorado; M&M #3117
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 10-02-2005 11:26 PM
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Originally posted by sigtauenus:
Rick, any chance of emailing me some pictures of your homemade rotisserie?[email protected]
Sure thing. Let me dig around and see what I can find. It might take a couple of days, so please be patient with me. Cheers, Rick
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Dusty Kiser
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: Bethel,Oh USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 01-22-2006 11:28 PM
Just a thought, but you might check some of the production shops in your area. A few years ago I bought a much used Miller 250 amp 230v single faze MIG with suitcase wire feed on a 15ft lead and a 15ft production gun for $500 . It needed some tlc,but with less than $200 dollars in parts I dismantled, cleaned contacts and fan, renewed liner, contact tips and nozzles, and bought a new flowmeter. I then built a custom cart with storage cabinet for all my welding related stuff and have used it happily for many years. The best part is the versatillity. It has a long reach and will weld anything from 22ga to 1" thick steel and with a change of gun and gas will weld stainless or aluminum. At todays prices the suitcase alone would cost $1800 or more.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-02-2006 02:38 PM
did you read this one? https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum11/HTML/000408.html There are a few of these stores in your area! http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf#PA  Guess you did! [This message has been edited by 68 S-code GT (edited 02-02-2006).]
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pmhvps
Gearhead Posts: 734
From: Burlington,ON,Canada ,in the heart of the Golden Horseshoe.
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 02-08-2006 11:27 AM
quote:
Originally posted by lonewolf:
Sure thing. Let me dig around and see what I can find. It might take a couple of days, so please be patient with me.Cheers, Rick
Rick, if you find them could you please send some my way.....almost ready to flip this '68 Coupe.
Mike.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-26-2006 04:06 PM
Good info here! http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/basic-basics-welding-how-do-i-repair-body-panels-44009.html
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Jimmy Ray
Gearhead Posts: 274
From: Ozark MO
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-08-2006 06:40 PM
Rick,
I also would like some information on the rotisserie... I am ready to buy one or build it so I can continue on my 67 FB project
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lonewolf
Gearhead Posts: 419
From: Colorado; M&M #3117
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 05-10-2006 09:59 AM
Jimmy,Yep. I will send them your way. Rick ------------------
Lonewolf
1968 Coupe in Pieces
99 1/2 F250
FFR MkIII
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lonewolf
Gearhead Posts: 419
From: Colorado; M&M #3117
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 05-18-2006 09:58 AM
Hey Jimmy,Sorry about the delay but I have been travelling for work and am away from my other pc that has the pics. I will get them to you this weekend when I get home. Thanks for your patience, Rick ------------------
Lonewolf
1968 Coupe in Pieces
99 1/2 F250
FFR MkIII
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lonewolf
Gearhead Posts: 419
From: Colorado; M&M #3117
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 05-21-2006 11:36 PM
Jimmy....they are on their way. Let me know if you need more info.Rick ------------------
Lonewolf
1968 Coupe in Pieces
99 1/2 F250
FFR MkIII
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