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The real question is it finished BB? Like to see how its laid out.
The next thing I want is a dual feeder so I dont have to deal with switch between solid wire and dual shield!
The next thing I want is a dual feeder so I dont have to deal with switch between solid wire and dual shield!
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This is the cart that holds my XMT350. It is set up for two shorter tanks which would not be suitable for you. It has holders for a spool gun and a spot for the WC24 contactor.
Feeder on top and BB “tip and drop” holder to secure Miller Extreme plasma cutter OR Miller Maxstar 150
Here’s a pic of two tanks per cart
Here’s the original cart I posted with a Syncrowave I have since sold. The cart will need to be modified to accommodate a different welder if it requires two tanks.
Perhaps a more revealing photo prior to paint.
Feeder on top and BB “tip and drop” holder to secure Miller Extreme plasma cutter OR Miller Maxstar 150
Here’s a pic of two tanks per cart
Here’s the original cart I posted with a Syncrowave I have since sold. The cart will need to be modified to accommodate a different welder if it requires two tanks.
Perhaps a more revealing photo prior to paint.
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TMGT if you haven’t built the cart yet think about provision to house extra gear you may add in the future.
Being such a versatile power source there is lots of stuff you will want to add to your XMT.
Eg.
Push pull control box for aluminum
Or HF box for tig
Being such a versatile power source there is lots of stuff you will want to add to your XMT.
Eg.
Push pull control box for aluminum
Or HF box for tig
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I was thinking about putting a removable reciever to add and extra mount, but I doubt I'll add anything other then the Optima pulser and a 30a/WC-24 I have for it now.
I have a Dynasty 280dx so I don't see me using the xmt much for tig.
I have a Dynasty 280dx so I don't see me using the xmt much for tig.
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I was hesitant to buy the Optima Pulser because all the reviews I read made it sound NOT user friendly. Plus the cost of the pendant new was outrageous.
I decided to spend a few bucks more and buy a used Miller 350P with a Bernard Mig gun AND Cobra push pull. Turns out I wasn’t smart enuf to dial that in either. I really struggled with settings. It would work well for a big shop that used it all day and not for someone like myself.
Fortunately a good friend needed a big machine for his aluminum jobs and I sold it to him.
I decided to spend a few bucks more and buy a used Miller 350P with a Bernard Mig gun AND Cobra push pull. Turns out I wasn’t smart enuf to dial that in either. I really struggled with settings. It would work well for a big shop that used it all day and not for someone like myself.
Fortunately a good friend needed a big machine for his aluminum jobs and I sold it to him.
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I'd love to have a xmt350p, the optima happened to come with my 304 when I bought it. Seems to work decent the few times I used it for alum. Really want to try it on steel but I don't have the right gas mix, hence the thread 
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That was really fortunate with the XMT coming with the Optima!
It’s the same with buying most used machines. You’re way farther ahead spending a few bucks more on a machine loaded with tooling than a cheap priced bare machine.
It’s the same with buying most used machines. You’re way farther ahead spending a few bucks more on a machine loaded with tooling than a cheap priced bare machine.
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Let me know if you decide to DC tig with the XMT. I have an extra gas solenoid valve with pig tail for plug and play (if your machine doesn’t have one) that you can have. It’s light I can just mail it out to you.
I sold one of my two XMT 350’s and I saved the solenoid for the welder I kept but I will never need it. I can just use the torch valve if I tig.
I just looked to be sure I still had it
It has a panel plug for the front of your machine.
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Wow BB that is a very generous offer! I actually would probably use the xmt for tig, I just didn't want to buy a valve torch that would only get used on it.
I havent used the xmt for tig yet but my buddy said it welds very nice, and considering he has about a dozen xmt 304/350's plus a couple Dynasty DX from the 210-350 I figure he would know lol.
I havent used the xmt for tig yet but my buddy said it welds very nice, and considering he has about a dozen xmt 304/350's plus a couple Dynasty DX from the 210-350 I figure he would know lol.
