ACHINBAC
Silver Member
Ultra,
It is the only mig I've ever used so could not give you a comparison. I believe I paid a bit over a grand for it including a cart and my own argon tank - I have never used my flux core wire though save it for emergencies. It will weld anything from sheet up to over 1/2" (with multiple passes) though it's penetration may not be as good as stick in the heavier stock. I have never had a problem with it in 5 years and have run countless spools of wire through it. I recall I did a lot of research before I bought it and yes I would buy it again. When I was younger I had some experience with stick and it has it's place in fab - however I don't believe I'd ever go back for the type of projects I do.
As mentioned earlier, the hitch is an elegantly simple design and must give my older son Alex credit for turning me in the direction that created it - I was suffering from a case of severe cognitive lock (all you designers are all too familiar with this infliction) and sugestions from him broke me out of it. The toughest part was the bend on the 3/8" backing plate - I do not have a press (wishlist) so had to beat it over my anvil nose after I got it red. If I could find a quicker way to bend you guys can have as many as you want.
And by the way fiddler and for all you bx "capacity" guys, the beginning of my driveway is over 15 degrees slope and in low and 4 wheel + two kids in the bucket to keep the nose down the bx doesn't even know the 5000lb boat and trailer is behind it. I usually keep the wheel stand down just in case. The E brake also holds in the first lock position.
Dave
It is the only mig I've ever used so could not give you a comparison. I believe I paid a bit over a grand for it including a cart and my own argon tank - I have never used my flux core wire though save it for emergencies. It will weld anything from sheet up to over 1/2" (with multiple passes) though it's penetration may not be as good as stick in the heavier stock. I have never had a problem with it in 5 years and have run countless spools of wire through it. I recall I did a lot of research before I bought it and yes I would buy it again. When I was younger I had some experience with stick and it has it's place in fab - however I don't believe I'd ever go back for the type of projects I do.
As mentioned earlier, the hitch is an elegantly simple design and must give my older son Alex credit for turning me in the direction that created it - I was suffering from a case of severe cognitive lock (all you designers are all too familiar with this infliction) and sugestions from him broke me out of it. The toughest part was the bend on the 3/8" backing plate - I do not have a press (wishlist) so had to beat it over my anvil nose after I got it red. If I could find a quicker way to bend you guys can have as many as you want.
And by the way fiddler and for all you bx "capacity" guys, the beginning of my driveway is over 15 degrees slope and in low and 4 wheel + two kids in the bucket to keep the nose down the bx doesn't even know the 5000lb boat and trailer is behind it. I usually keep the wheel stand down just in case. The E brake also holds in the first lock position.
Dave