Check out extreme 4x on the powerblock network, they did a show a while back on selecting the best welder for your needs. You can view it on line.
http://www.powerblocktv.com/site3/in...04&ep_sea=1001
http://www.powerblocktv.com/site3/in...11&ep_sea=1101
Last edited by Knappster; 12-26-2011 at 06:58 PM.
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Cool thanks!Originally Posted by Knappster
I picked up a light duty model from Northern Tool for about 150. It's a 110V 125AMP model flux core. I won't be doing anything heavy duty just minor repairs and such. Just got it a few days ago so I can't tell about it's abilities just yet. Hobart and miller seem nice but somewhat pricey.
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I need to weld a broken piece of sheet steel on my mower deck. I have a AC/DC Lincoln stick welder. I've welded thick mild steel but never sheet metal. Any suggestions for using my stick welder on it? I don't want to buy another welder.
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On the inside cover it should have a list of metal and thickness and stick settings to use. See if it goes that low you probably have turn the volts way down.
Stick welders are tough to use well on really thin metals. You will need to turn it down quite a bit. I would think a mower deck would be thicker steel though. The mower decks I've seen are pretty thick at least.
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Thanks guys, it is actually a safety cover on the deck that covers the belt. It's thinner than the steel used for the actual deck. I'll have to get some smaller rods and turn it down. My welder is pretty old and doesn't reference metal thickness but does say what settings to use for certain brands and rod thicknesses. I'll give it a try and see if I can do it. I just don't want to burn through it.
2007 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi, QDII, Rusty's 2" lift, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, GetLost4x4's front hitch mount for portable winch.GY Duratracs 265/70R17s, Rola Roof Rack.
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