Tractor/Mailbox TEST

johnday · Jun 7, 2005

Don; I got around to looking up the specs for the Passport, not a bad little welder. The best price I found was $1367. How is that for a price. I like that thing! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

txdon · Jun 7, 2005

Panache, the generator I have is a Troybuilt 5550 w and 8550 peak. I know everyone recommends Honda or Yamaha but one day I was walking into Lowe's and the generator was on sale for $500. because it's extra extension cord was missing and I couldn't pass on the deal. The regular price, depending on which Lowe's you go to is between $699 and $629. It has a 10 Hp BS engine. I rigged up some short pieces of chains to the frame so I can load it with the FEL easily.

John, cyberweld has the Passport for $1325, no tax or shipping. I got mine for about $1300 at a Technology show where I demoed it in Houston. The only things I added to it were a roller for flux core wire and a extra CO2 bottle which I got a Academy's sporting goods for about 25ish dollars. Academy fills the (paint ball) bottles for about $2.50. The only negative is the duty time. Don't be in a hurry on a large project. Most of my welds will be short, or I can take my time so it's not a big deal for me. The beads look good! and it gets plenty hot for the thicker metal, this is no wimpy welder. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

johnday · Jun 7, 2005

Don; Thanks. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Happy welding! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

LBrown59 · Jun 30, 2005

I didn't want to have to walk 1/4 mile to check the mail.
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Why walk when you can drive your car or tractor or check your mail when you are already going out or coming out?

dholly · Jun 30, 2005

( John, cyberweld has the Passport for $1325, no tax or shipping. )

Just a heads up from cyberworld, noticed today -

( BEAT THE MILLER/HOBART PRICE INCREASE! ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BEFORE 12 NOON EDT ON FRIDAY, JULY 8TH TO RECEIVE CURRENT PRICING. )

johnday · Jun 30, 2005

dholly; Just my luck. I got my HVAC, plumbing, and insulation guesstimates today for my "upnorth" house I'm building. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gifLooks my Lincoln Idealarc 250 is what I'll be using for awhile yet. Dagnabit!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bob_Skurka · Jun 30, 2005

John, if you want to drive down to Indiana, I can lend you my new Passport . . . but you'll have to bring me a bottle of Ron & Betty's wine as the "rental" fee! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

johnday · Jun 30, 2005

Bob; The trip would be easy, but the wine might be a little hard to get. That's a fine homebrew isn't? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

txdon · Jun 30, 2005

"That's a fine home brew isn't?" 

Yes it is, best home brew I've ever tasted! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Ron, your welcome back to Texas any time!