What all should I buy together with this welder to get started I've never welded before so I'm using this welder to learn how.
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Mine came with everything except welding rods and personal safety equipment, namely gloves. make sure you get the 1/16 rods, they are 6013. You'll also want to eventually purchase a real helmet, it comes with a hand held helmet which kinda limits you. Optional things that are nice and you'll eventually want are a grinder with assorted wheels, a good chipping hammer, and some wire brushes. It does come with a hammer/ brush combo but its pretty light duty.
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Actually you can use a helium and argon mix to get more heat. Do some research but I believe it is 75% argon 25% helium. This can help when using a welder with this power to get a little more out of it.
1405116
Do you want to know if you can weld an aluminum spool with this welder, if you are really good with a welder maybe, but this is not even close to what I would use on aluminum? Aluminum is a real pain and TIG is the only way to go if you want it to hold. For what it is it is not bad and not needing to haul a tank around makes it handy but this welder is not meant for any sort of serious welding. You can get a stick welder for light aluminum jobs for around the same money and if you are new to welding get extra aluminum sticks and practice on scrap first.
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Good question. At this point no. However I am working with Hobie to get some to sell. That said would you like to see ability to by individual colors? Or buy the color pack the welder comes with?Thanks
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Be sure to buy quality tools, such as Wiha, Fluke, Knipex, etc. Don't always go for the cheapest or the minimum. You will thank yourself later.
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Haven't a clue, but from other spool gun welder combos, I'd say that if you can match whatever the drive motor voltage is and figure out the plug pins for the feed/gas and welding current on/off are, then you can probably use it with most anything that can provide those requirements. I'd also say that while this is a handy little spool gun and works well with it's Hot Max mate, I think I'd go with something a bit more husky if I was planning to do a cross over of some type like you are asking about. I can say I'm very pleased with the Hot Max & spool gun combo I went with --it all just works. Hope that helps you, sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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yes, it is an excellent welder. the kit comes complete with everything you should need and it will last you until you get more advanced and then some "Lincoln" is well known for quality and customer service is great also.
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If you lack welding capabilities, you can bend it back (gently) and use a cold weld such as JB Weld. Make sure you let it sit the required amount of time (if not longer) before use, otherwise you will bend it again and it will set incorrectly. I would use the 8265S Original-Reinforced as opposed to the quick setting. You can pick it up at your local Lowe's/Home Depot for around $7.
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Recommend looking at Everlast PA-140ST on Amazon. Over $100 less, works on 110 or 220, up to 140 amps, includes tig torch & carry case. Would still have to buy regulator & hoses, but would have money left over from the savings. Would still need to buy a tank of gas, but that would be needed with any tig welder purchase.
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no you need a elctric welder with a shielded gas arc..tig welder Tungsten Inert Gas welder...special machine...metal has to be meticulously clean when welded with a stainless steel brush
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You should check with a welding supply source. I have not welded stainless, however to use with this machine it will need to be "flux core" of some type. Why not Google the question?
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This great tig welder, will use house whole amps, I'm using 110 volts, on a 20 amp broker, this EverLast will out do and last a long time.
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The best thing to do is watch the videos that are available on their website. They are very informative and helpful. Then do some practice cuts on scrap to get a feel on how to use the tool.
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You will need a generator of about 3000W, to be on the safe side.Remember, the welder's duty cycle is about 10% (weld for one minute and let it cool off for 1o minutes). This will help the generator too.
723689
I have welded 1/4 so far I am new to welding and have not done a lot with it and have not had any metal needs thicker than that yet.
360464
You'd need to buy an air torch. Check out Mr, TIG and Welding Tips and Tricks on YouTube for good info and suggestions.
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this tool welds very well if you use the right material. If you dont know what kind of material you are welding then tet it on a small scrap piece first. in the kit you will have a list of vendors that sell all types of plastic welding rods.