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I think I have a flyer from sema on who makes these I'll check when I get home.

 

Lift on the bottom standard bed tire mount on top.

 

Yup

 

These here work really well and fit just right.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#machine-table-t-slot-nuts/=ma9s2u

 

So, this is something similar to what he wants?

 

As for being able to alternatively mount the tire on top, he could weld a large nut to the top of the tire rack and make sure its welded over a hole, so a bolt can run through it. Then he just has to get a bolt long enough to hold the spare in place, but he will be able to take it out and keep the top of the rack flat for carrying boxes n such. Just a thought...

Edit: could just hold the tire on top via ratchet straps....

 

If he wants to stay a little fancy on top, he could run this strap...
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Poly-Performance-3-Point-Spare-Tire-Hold-Down-p-29605.html

 

About 160 amps through 1/16 tungsten It was glowing white haha

 

Thanks, just takes LOTS of practice. I've been fortunate enough to have access to a tig welder here at school.

 

Looking good Steven

 

Thanks Jerry!

Yeah that's what I did last summer. Started by laying beads on flat steel and eventually graduated to 4130 tube.

 

Quick search turned up nothing - Anyone used Everlast Multiprocess machines? They have a TIG/Stick/Plasma cutter combo and pretty high duty cycles.

Looking at Thermal Arc 3 in 1's (TIG/MIG/Stick) too, but then I guess I'd still be looking for a cutting torch/plasma cutter.

Right now-I'm doing light fab, but I don't want to have to upgrade in a few years to keep pace with a farm/auto hobby. Open to any other suggestions to get the most bang for my bux....

 

You could save a few bucks by getting a dedicated mig if you don't absolutely need a tig welder. Everything 4x4 or farm related can easily be handled by a mig or stick.

 

Everlast gets some good reviews for the multi process machines. I've had great luck with Thermal Arc products. Their customer service is also very good. Just remember that a multi process machines won't do everything as well as dedicated machines would but don't let that deter you if all you need is a hobby machine.

 

I love my thermal arc 3-in-1 welder! Your bumper probably has welds on it done with mine. .
I've heard both good and bad on everlast, so its hard for me to say yes or no to their products. I personally proabably wouldnt buy one. I'd go thermal arc multiprocess, and then a dedicated plasma cutter- likely a small hypertherm. I run a Hypertherm PM65 on my CNC table, and i'm sure their 30 and 45 cutters would be great for garage fab as well. Just not quite as powerful as my machine. In plasma cutters, you really get what you pay for it seems!

 

My 30yr old hypertherm just finally died. I run the thermal dynamics on my plasma table and have had great experience. For my hand held I just got a thermal dynamics 42. They gave me 400$ trade in on my broken hyperthern. Couldn't pass it up.

Thermal arc 3in1 are great machines with alot of nice features. Just wish they had an AC side for aluminum

 

Yes! That is the one thing I really wish they had! But I figure I can still do stainless and mild steel with it if I want, and then after I get better on steel I'll pick up a 186AC/DC for running aluminum TIG. Its a pretty affordable AC/DC.

 

Picking up a Like new Millermatic 211 today. Much needed upgrade from my older Lincoln 120V Machine. Can't wait to try some stuff out with a decent welder.

 

ANY PROBLEM WELDING TO MY REAR DIFF THAT I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT...
IT WILL BE A BUNCH OF TACK WELDS.....
AND I WILL TAKE MY TIME AS NOT TO OVER HEAT FLUID?
OR SHOULD I DRAIN FLUID?

 

Would this be a good welder to own?

http://tucson.craigslist.org/tls/3719138422.html