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[hindian]

Did you get it locally?

Trying to not have to ship it in.

Yes. I sent you a PM...

[WestIndian424]

Folks can anyone one recommed a welding plant for a noob for home use/vehicle restoration

[Lance]

Thanks

Did you get it locally?

Trying to not have to ship it in.

Yes. I sent you a PM...

[Lance]

What sort of metal/welding you would be doing and what's your budget?

Folks can anyone one recommed a welding plant for a noob for home use/vehicle restoration

[WestIndian424]

What sort of metal/welding you would be doing and what's your budget?

Folks can anyone one recommed a welding plant for a noob for home use/vehicle restoration

no budget really...buying it as an investment..basic home burglar proofing and car body parts

[adnj]

What sort of metal/welding you would be doing and what's your budget?

Folks can anyone one recommed a welding plant for a noob for home use/vehicle restoration

no budget really...buying it as an investment..basic home burglar proofing and car body parts

Your cost can go from $1000 for an ebay stick welder to more than $35,000 for a Miller Multimatic, or more.

MIG and stick are two processes for steel. MIG is supposedly the easiest to learn. Stick is the most versatile. You will need to decide if you will use 110V or 220V or both.

In my opinion, welders are like guitars. Get one to learn how to play and then you will better know what you want.

If you don't have a welder now, buy a budget flux-core only MIG and buy a budget stick welder. There are budget multiprocess machines if you want to do MIG, TIG and stick with one welder. You can always sell it if you decide to move up.

Also get an auto welding helmet, gloves, clamps and good, quality flux wire and rods.

[Lance]

For what you're describing, I would do mig.

A good hobbyist machine is the Hobart Handler 125. Goes for about 340usd on Amazon.

[Chimera]

where can i get a okay compressor and nailgun combo

[WestIndian424]

For what you're describing, I would do mig.

A good hobbyist machine is the Hobart Handler 125. Goes for about 340usd on Amazon.

Was considering buying an AC/DC lincoln plant...where can i get a mig plant locally?

[adnj]

For what you're describing, I would do mig.

A good hobbyist machine is the Hobart Handler 125. Goes for about 340usd on Amazon.

Was considering buying an AC/DC lincoln plant...where can i get a mig plant locally?

I believe that SSL, Edoo and FT Farfan carry Lincoln MIGs.

[hong kong phooey]

if you want only to weld as a hobbyist is will suggest to buy one of the inverter plants instead .
i purchased my at ssl and works great
it is light so it can be moved around easily . works with either 110 or 220 V

[hong kong phooey]

Any one know where sells excavator parts
looking for a 12''bucket a 36" bucket
an auger motor and 10" bit 12" bit and extensions

[pugboy]

for stick welding you cant beat a modern inverter unit

the 220v ones are almost as powerful as a lincoln and very light

you can get one on ebay landed for around $1200

if you want only to weld as a hobbyist is will suggest to buy one of the inverter plants instead .
i purchased my at ssl and works great
it is light so it can be moved around easily . works with either 110 or 220 V

[supercharged turbo]

ACE,Toolzone,Tooltime,Toolhouse just to name a few

hey folks where can i get an engine hoist besides pricemart

[Rovin]

i know i sound like meh record stick eh but my advice is anytime u buying any tools do not go with anything entry level , u will quickly outgrow it & wished u had spent a little more for something just a little bit better .......

[rspann]

Any one know where sells excavator parts
looking for a 12''bucket a 36" bucket
an auger motor and 10" bit 12" bit and extensions

Byan on Rochard Douglas sells used tractor parts and I saw buckets by him . Trintrac has augers , extensions and bits .

[WestIndian424]

where can i get a okay compressor and nailgun combo

Massy has good compressors..IR

[hong kong phooey]

Any one know where sells excavator parts
looking for a 12''bucket a 36" bucket
an auger motor and 10" bit 12" bit and extensions

Byan on Rochard Douglas sells used tractor parts and I saw buckets by him . Trintrac has augers , extensions and bits .

Hey span thanks for the response
where is this Byan
I drove the rochard Douglas road i found vicki Around #2 scale and also found Vika Around no 6(7) but i did not see Byan.

[hindian]

Any one know where sells excavator parts
looking for a 12''bucket a 36" bucket
an auger motor and 10" bit 12" bit and extensions

Byan on Rochard Douglas sells used tractor parts and I saw buckets by him . Trintrac has augers , extensions and bits .

Hey span thanks for the response
where is this Byan
I drove the rochard Douglas road i found vicki Around #2 scale and also found Vika Around no 6(7) but i did not see Byan.

About 10-15mins drive from barrackpore junction I think on you right hand side. Look for a big walk and huge gate. The company I work for bought a couple foreign used trucks a few years ago.

[rspann]

Any one know where sells excavator parts
looking for a 12''bucket a 36" bucket
an auger motor and 10" bit 12" bit and extensions

Byan on Rochard Douglas sells used tractor parts and I saw buckets by him . Trintrac has augers , extensions and bits .

Hey span thanks for the response
where is this Byan
I drove the rochard Douglas road i found vicki Around #2 scale and also found Vika Around no 6(7) but i did not see Byan.

Sorry about that . It's on Rochard Rd . Between Clarke Rd junction and Rock Rd . Phone 681 6774 .

[hong kong phooey]

Any one know where sells excavator parts
looking for a 12''bucket a 36" bucket
an auger motor and 10" bit 12" bit and extensions

Byan on Rochard Douglas sells used tractor parts and I saw buckets by him . Trintrac has augers , extensions and bits .

Hey span thanks for the response
where is this Byan
I drove the rochard Douglas road i found vicki Around #2 scale and also found Vika Around no 6(7) but i did not see Byan.

Sorry about that . It's on Rochard Rd . Between Clarke Rd junction and Rock Rd . Phone 681 6774 .

Thanks for the info and help , Greatly appreciated

[Ted_v2]

i bought this little flux core for 1800 i think by edoos, works fine for my DIY stuff, small burgler proofing, little broken bolts exhaust ect. they have it on sale for 1500 atm. its a 110v model.

they have a 220/110v stick mig tig welder for a little over 3k, thats minus the tig kit and the regulator for the co2 bottle, but its a good start for a DIY.

i love flux core welding because i welding anywhere and this unit going in my back seat and plugging into any outlet.

i however would like a little more control with it (220v) and if it could of done co2 welding even better because sometimes the flux core does be a pain to clean ect.

the smaller razor welds are excellent as well, i was thinking to buy one of the 110v/220v arc welders soon, small compact and durable, it can also do TIG but thats scratch start, not a good idea if u cant tig already i heard.

they have that welding mask for 200-300, made that buy one time. cant grind with it but smalls, have the face shield for that.

[hong kong phooey]

i bought this little flux core for 1800 i think by edoos, works fine for my DIY stuff, small burgler proofing, little broken bolts exhaust ect. they have it on sale for 1500 atm. its a 110v model.

they have a 220/110v stick mig tig welder for a little over 3k, thats minus the tig kit and the regulator for the co2 bottle, but its a good start for a DIY.

i love flux core welding because i welding anywhere and this unit going in my back seat and plugging into any outlet.

i however would like a little more control with it (220v) and if it could of done co2 welding even better because sometimes the flux core does be a pain to clean ect.

the smaller razor welds are excellent as well, i was thinking to buy one of the 110v/220v arc welders soon, small compact and durable, it can also do TIG but thats scratch start, not a good idea if u cant tig already i heard.

they have that welding mask for 200-300, made that buy one time. cant grind with it but smalls, have the face shield for that.

Ah yes this is the one i bought from ssl razor weld . thats the one that works great . i built a gate with it . burglar proof door etc and no issues .

[WestIndian424]

Thanks for all the info.. where can i get an impact gun with /socket set for it(locally)

[carluva]

You can get impact drivers at almost any hardware.

Bhagwansinghs, Laughlin and DeGannes, Ft. Farfan, Southern Supplies Limited are some of the bigger outfits.

IIRC Bhagwansinghs recently had a nice combo with an impact driver and a drill for 895.

If you spending the money, spend it well and don't hesitate to spend a lil more to get a Milwaukee, DeWalt or Makita.

[pugboy]

Yeah if you into tools better to commit to a brand so other tools can share batteries

You can get impact drivers at almost any hardware.

Bhagwansinghs, Laughlin and DeGannes, Ft. Farfan, Southern Supplies Limited are some of the bigger outfits.

IIRC Bhagwansinghs recently had a nice combo with an impact driver and a drill for 895.

If you spending the money, spend it well and don't hesitate to spend a lil more to get a Milwaukee, DeWalt or Makita.

[X_Factor]

Impact driver or impact wrench?

Thanks for all the info.. where can i get an impact gun with /socket set for it(locally)

[WestIndian424]

Impact driver or impact wrench?

Thanks for all the info.. where can i get an impact gun with /socket set for it(locally)

Impact wrench

[X_Factor]

Don't even waste time locally
Jus buy dat and ship via seabox

[WestIndian424]

Thats a good price...the average price locally was $2k and up