tommyboy
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My girlfriends dad just bought a 120 volt 90 amp welder. It's a cheapy harbor freight one but what are it's capabilities?
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Welder: good or no?
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tommyboy
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- Elk Grove, CA
oh ya it's mig.
Slip Kid
That'll buff right out
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I'm sure it will do a nice short circuit weld, but you probably won't be doing any spray arc with a 120v. It should be fine for any general purpose work
tommyboy
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like what kind of general purpose stuff? What about like on an axle?
jeeperjohn
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An experienced welder should be able to do alot using multiple passes but keep in mind the harbor freight welder will need alot of cool down time. I wouldn't weld for more than a couple of minutes continuously.
tommyboy
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ok cool. I don't weld but it helps to have one I guess. I didn't buy it haha!
99xj4x4
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The welder will have the rating on it, probably under the cover around the spool of wire. Its probably only good up to 1/8 th material maybe 3/16ths but I would guess 3/16s is pushing it for that welder.
I wouldnt use it to weld anything to my axles.
I wouldnt use it to weld anything to my axles.
tommyboy
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Ah ok cool thx. But I guess I could just practice with it right?
98 jeepjeep
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good for exhaust.
xxmidianxx
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Thats true. And from what I have found out on those smaller units it that the flux core settings let you weld thicker materal than the mig setting. Just something to keep in mind.
tommyboy
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up to how thick? and what do most of you guys use, as for welders. i know millers a good brand but what else is out there at a pretty fair price?
88 Wagonman
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Miller, Lincoln, Hobart are all good machines
tommyboy
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- Elk Grove, CA
ok. good to know. thanks fellas!
tommyboy
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well of which though would you say has more potential than the other and why?
garr
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What is the wall thickness of an average axle tube? Dana 44 or Chryco 8.25 for example?
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Some HP44s have .5" wall axle tubes.
I have a Miller 180. I'd buy the same one again.
I'm in West Sac. If you tacked something up and brought it over all ready to go, I'd be happy to burn it in for you.
I have a Miller 180. I'd buy the same one again.
I'm in West Sac. If you tacked something up and brought it over all ready to go, I'd be happy to burn it in for you.
tommyboy
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hey phil what a pal! Wanna help me do my front leaf swap
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hey phil what a pal! Wanna help me do my front leaf swap
No, but I might be able to help you put a real front suspension under it.
dgrigorenko
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I have the Hobart 187, and i have been really happy with it. pretty good price for what you get as well. cyberweld.com has some really good prices... if you are in the market, you should check it out
tommyboy
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Well with a new baby born yesterday and my bills, I don't hunk that will be for a while. Plus, I like to be a little different. But seriously if you have ever done or seen it I'd be willing to work out a price with yuh.No, but I might be able to help you put a real front suspension under it.
