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Old 10-10-2012, 06:34 PM
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Lookig & looking around as to who had one. Then I found out that a friend of a friend of a friend has one. I went to his house & talked to him about it. For my tinker toy needs its more than adequate, bottom line. Then he suggested I tune in YouTube & they had about 10 movies & how to use. That sold me!

For the 4 projects that I need welded it will save me from hauling my stuff to a welding shop, $$$$$$$$
This guy siggested also to go buy a better wire & stick with .035.

welder on sale= $ 99.00
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Old 10-10-2012, 08:38 PM
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Yep, I have been thinking of getting the exact same one too. I don't need to weld anything heavy, just the usual small stuff we find on our Cubs. If I need more I can borrow my buddies big mig.
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Old 10-10-2012, 09:16 PM
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Nik, that will do the small stuff just fine!

And DWayne I am the neighbor with the BIG one, LOL.
Mine is a Miller 210 that will do more than anything I could ask.
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I was told welders wernt cub related

I too am looking for a mig. I have a ranger 8 but need something for like hoods and fenders. I think Im going to stick with red and get a 140.

Heres some pics from a few years back when i rebuilt the eng on it.
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Old 10-10-2012, 11:13 PM
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For the 4 projects I have for it is well worth it to me. Having to haul my snow thrower to a welding shop will pay for itself.

I played with it for about 20 minutes today & started to get a decent bead. A little more practice & I think I'll be good to go.
On the advice from the guy I went to see, he told me to get a brand name wire & go with .035 wire. It will flow easier. They also mentioned that on you tube.
You tube was helpful.


For the price I'm VERY satisfied & the price was good.

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Old 10-11-2012, 01:12 AM
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Those Chicago welders are a good starter welder. I had one similar to that i bought from a friend. Was a mighty mig.


A little advice.....i see you coiled up your gun and line quite tight....you always want to have a loose loop on your mig gun when storing....otherwise you run the risk of kinking the liner inside the cable. Then your welder will not feed the wire consistently.
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THANK YOU!

Great advice, will do.

I'm getting a better roll of wire today & practice some more to see if I notice a difference.

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Vince your right!! Boy the mods are getting slack around here.
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I was told welders wernt cub related

I too am looking for a mig. I have a ranger 8 but need something for like hoods and fenders. I think Im going to stick with red and get a 140.

Heres some pics from a few years back when i rebuilt the eng on it.
Gee Vince I remember that also. Must be we have a sliding scale on rule enforcement around here.
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I'll be more than happy to fix the slack problem..
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