[AT] Mig welders for antique tractor sheet metal work??

[Dean VP]

Larry:

I'm not really sure how serious I am. Since I initially expressed an
interest in sheet metal work only I'm not sure I need, (want) anything much
bigger the 125 amp and probably it wouldn't be used all that much. Surely
nothing even remotely close to production work. At one time I thought a 175
amp unit would be nice and then I could do both heavier work and sheet metal
work. But the $700 to $800 price tag has stopped me cold because I just
don't do enough welding to justify that kind of outlay. Now if someone
offered a $1500 unit for $300 my Dutch genes probably would take over. :-) 

Dean A. Van Peursem
Snohomish, WA 98290

I'm a walking storeroom of facts..... I've just lost the key to the
storeroom door 


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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Larry D. Goss
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 9:19 PM
To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
Subject: RE: [AT] Mig welders for antique tractor sheet metal work??

How serious are you, Dean?  The reason I ask is that I know of a fairly
heavy-duty model here in Evansville that is going to be for sale.  If
you wish, I'll pursue it to get the particulars so you can figure
whether a cross-country trip would be worth it.  I've done some work
with it.  It's hefty enough to do 100% duty, but I don't remember brand,
model, etc.  The owner wants to trade up.  I think he's thinking in
terms of buying himself a Christmas present.

Larry

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Dean VP
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 10:04 PM
To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com; AT JD
Subject: [AT] Mig welders for antique tractor sheet metal work??

About every 6 months I fall into lust attack for a Mig welder. Never
have
owned one but would like to some day. I've kept an eye out for a good
used
one but haven't been successful. I know I want one that includes the gas
support. And in the past I have looked at both the Lincoln and the
Miller
brands. However, I have noticed in the last year that the Hobart brand
name
seems to be much more prominent than ever before. What is the reason for
that?  Better? Less expensive?  A more aggressive Hobart marketing
program? 

I suspect this is just another passing lust attack because in the past I
have had trouble bellying to up to the bar for the price of a good one.
But...  Maybe I'll hit the lottery or something!  

Dean A. Van Peursem
Snohomish, WA 98290

I'm a walking storeroom of facts..... I've just lost the key to the
storeroom door 


www.deerelegacy.com

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