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GraveYard Shift BS

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Mondwa, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. Mar 3, 2018 at 6:37 PM
    velillen

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    I have the Hobart 210MVP and love it. It's very similar to a Miller 211. Owned by the same company...Miller is the higher end brand and Hobart is the more diyer brand. It'll do 120 or 220 which is nice.

    I'd really save up and get as much machine as you. Weld thicker materials, nicer components, and generally better duty cycles.
     
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  2. Mar 3, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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    Another buy once cry once item? I saw miller makes a pretty badass little stick welder. I'm undecided on stick vs mig
     
  3. Mar 3, 2018 at 8:02 PM
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    MIG. The learning curve is much shorter.

    A small can of welding gas will last a long time if you are just doing occasional welding jobs.
     
  4. Mar 3, 2018 at 8:40 PM
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    I got a small Lincoln last summer, it's mig, and for what it is it does Great. But I already wish I'd gone bigger. Some projects I wish I could put more heat into.
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:06 AM
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  6. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:17 AM
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    I hear you.

    Been watching the weather warm up. Looking forward to shaking off some of this cabin fever.
     
  7. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:25 AM
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    GYAAAA!

    Dude - you woke me.
     
  8. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:27 AM
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    bummer.
     
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  9. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:29 AM
    StainlessSteelRatt

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    Nah, man.

    This is the first day this week that things have slowed down a bit. I figured I was on too late to catch anyone still awake!
     
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  10. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:34 AM
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    Still here working :ballchain: almost to the halfway point with these nights. Browsing and looking at cutouts for the tundra to have the option of stock or loud :transformer:
     
  11. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:35 AM
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    I was shopping for tents earlier, looking for one of those quick setup jobbies.

    4.5 hours left to kill.
     
  12. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:38 AM
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    I was just looking at Tundra's as well. The only thing different is I only buy wrecks. It was a hobby forced on me when I was in Jr high school. Ever sense Iv'e never been able to buy a straight vehicle.

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:39 AM
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    Well that's pretty cool, really.

    I was never really the handiest guy until I got older, now that I am fairly handy I wish I'd have learned that kind of thing much earlier in life.
     
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    Only posting so the pics go straight to my media file. One of the nice things about Tacoma World. Its a great place to store pics.

    Thanks @tcBob
     
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    Would you fix that one up completely or use it as parts?
     
  18. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:44 AM
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    It is!

    I just need to find a good place to post videos, I should have some decent ones come Spring.
     
  19. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:44 AM
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    Its only easier now. 30 years ago, the internet was not available to me. Now it takes minutes to find parts.

    All information can be found on forums with ease.
     
  20. Mar 4, 2018 at 12:45 AM
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    What did I miss in reference to this?
     

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