Recent content by Matt167

Their MiG 250 is the same basic machine by the specs. The manual for mine covers the MiG 250 as well. It is listed to take 10lb spools. But for sure an external roll could be made to work. I only use it for spot welding sheet metal. So idk about a continuous weld. But I have not had it shut...

I figured I couldn’t loose at this price. If it works for 2.5 days it pays for rentals. Not that I’d ever rent a welder. $60 a day is what it costs. The old Neiko that people told me was worthless still actually works after 10+ years.. actually today while taking the Neiko off the cart, the...

After I deemed my Mig welder unrepairable by myself ( not good at soldering circuit boards ) I ordered this welder. It’s the Hitbox MT2000 II. It’s a multiprocess welder. Does stick, Mig. Flux core and lift tig ( tig torch isn’t included ). I paid $138 for it. Of course NY tax brought it up to...

Ive considered spacers in case I need more width. I’m thinking I want a taller tire. Would running an LT range E tire on the rear work okay? Considering a dually size is why, with an 80 aspect ratio

When I learned to stick weld by trial and error when I was 16. My dad told me to go out, soak some of his rods and turn up the welder all the way ( Century 110v buzz box so 100 amps or so. Cant remember ) and burn the top out of a 55 gallon drum. I had never welded before that day. I ended up...

My brother did once. He’s older than me so I knew to never try

I always keep my rods in a storage box. When I built the original frame I was using 7018AC and they got damp so I had to get more. I probably still have the damp ones somewhere. I didn’t have an oven then. I still don’t but I think a thrift store toaster oven will work fine. 200* for a couple...

I used to play around with Japanese import cars. Getting them titled used to be a PIA. I used to go to 2-3 DMVs before I found one that would run the paperwork.

I’m actually going to buy a toaster oven. Set for 200* and toast a few at a time and yes I’ll buy fresh rods a pound at a time.. I knew the harbor freight container didn’t look sealed. I would have bought Hobart that day but i was there so i tried them

If I can catch air gas when it’s open, I can get whatever rod I want. I’ve seen the Forney online. Been curious. Lincoln may be available at one of the box stores. Walmart used to carry some but I don’t think they carry it anymore. The only thing i can guarantee is the 7018 from harbor freight...

In NY if you have a legible vin plate or number on a frame or engine block. You can use a couple forms to declare lost registration and get a new one. But it only works pre 1972

My arc welder is a DC inverter welder. Although 99% of the arc welding I’ve done has been on a Lincoln tombstone AC box. The directions say not to run 6010 but 6011 will run. Research online seems to agree and notes it’s a voltage issue. I’ll have to get some dry and good Hobart 7018, as that...

What welding rod should I use for a model a frame? I bought a box of 6011 1/8” and a box of 7014 3/32” from TSC to see what those 2 will do with the little arc welder

My wife knew I was a car and boat guy going in. When I told her I wanted to re kindle a project that she had never seen, and buy a frame for it. She told me that she couldn’t tell me no. We budget for parts and stuff now so I have a little to spend on it.. and since I’m a mechanic. We count the...

I know. Easier to find in NY and I’m running fenderless so It’ll be nice to have some wiggle room.