Renze
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MJPetersen said:
I know, but when i call ijzerleeuw to order a pallet of sheetmetal, they dont have 6,35mm sheet....
90 Amp wire feed welder vs. 1/4" steel ?
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I know, but when i call ijzerleeuw to order a pallet of sheetmetal, they dont have 6,35mm sheet....
MJPetersen
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You are right. And it is closer to 1/4 than say 7mm. 0,35 is not much, but it probably makes a big difference in weight on a whole sheet, or a pallet of sheets. I am pretty new at buying steel for projects beyond pipe for fence posts or rectangular profile for a shed construction. Now I have implements to build.
Mike
And it is closer to 1/4 than say 7mm. 0,35 is not much, but it probably makes a big difference in weight on a whole sheet, or a pallet of sheets. I am pretty new at buying steel for projects beyond pipe for fence posts or rectangular profile for a shed construction. Now I have implements to build. Mike
Well. I ended up getting the 90 AMP welder. From what you all have been saying it is good for 1/8th and (that is what I use most) 3/16th as well. I figured if there is something that calls for heavier material and welder I will just tack it together and call my friend to see when I can use his 220v stick welder. It just seemed too much to get the larger AMP unit. Much more money to begin with, then I would have to hire an electrician to get the 220 out to the garage and so on... it would have cost me well over $1000 and that is way out of my range for DIY stuff. Now I just plug in and go at my back yard fabrication.
thank you all for the input.
Easygo
thank you all for the input.
Easygo
Renze
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Running welders on lightbulb electricity wouldnt be my choice anyways. I can clearly notice the difference when i use the same welder on 230V single phase, or 400V 3 phase.
the 230V networkl just cant get the amps following up quick enough so the welder sometimes just sticks the rod in the welding bead and keeps buzzing without welding.
If i had to move to a new workshop with no power electricity, i'd be happy to pay 1000 USD for a decent welder and a power connection... something you wont regret.
The 110V system will allways have to walk on its toes to keep up with your welder, or equipment you might want to buy in the future...
the 230V networkl just cant get the amps following up quick enough so the welder sometimes just sticks the rod in the welding bead and keeps buzzing without welding.
If i had to move to a new workshop with no power electricity, i'd be happy to pay 1000 USD for a decent welder and a power connection... something you wont regret.
The 110V system will allways have to walk on its toes to keep up with your welder, or equipment you might want to buy in the future...