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Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! There is a multiprocess machine that I believe does pulse stick welding. The HTP Pro Pulse 220 and 300
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Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by Louie1961 I understand the overpriced comment, but not sure it applies to the multimatic 255. I think the pulse MIG feature makes it worth the money....IMHO The main reason I want a multi-process machine is to get the pulse feature, and, actually, I think the pulse feature could be VERY useful on stick welding, even though I have hardly ever seen pulse stick welding mentioned. If I put a stick welding electrode in a TIG torch, I could pulse stick weld with foot control of the welding amperage. NOW, that has gotta be a slick way to weld,, especially weird shapes, and varying thicknesses,, Hmmmmmmmm,,,,,,,,,,,
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by Welder Dave The problem with Miller's, especially the Multimatic 200 since it was the first, is that's over priced for what it is. Lincoln and Esab came out with similar machines with more features for less money. Looks like you already have a decent stick welder so might find a good used Mig machine and save some money. Welds look to be done with 7018 is why I think you have decent stick welder. Yea, I use Lincoln 7018 virtually all the time,, except when I cheat a little with 7014,, but,, that is VERY seldom. I have a "decent" stick welder,,,,,, (LOL!!)
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! I understand the overpriced comment, but not sure it applies to the multimatic 255. I think the pulse MIG feature makes it worth the money....IMHO
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! The problem with Miller's, especially the Multimatic 200 since it was the first, is that's over priced for what it is. Lincoln and Esab came out with similar machines with more features for less money. Looks like you already have a decent stick welder so might find a good used Mig machine and save some money. Welds look to be done with 7018 is why I think you have decent stick welder.
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by Louie1961 You don't really get those in the Multimatic until you get up to the Multimatic 255, which may be out of your budget...not sure. The Multimatic is in my budget,, if it is the right machine,, the more I read, the more I want to stick with blue,, lots of people seem to comment that they can tell the arc difference between the BLUE welders, and other brands. In my stick welding, I have a hard time telling machine "A" from machine "B" ,, I think that is because I have subconsciously learned how to compensate for different arc characteristics. Some machines like to weld with different arc lengths, that is typical of what I think I change without thinking about it,, I may not be able to do that with a MIG machine,, surely I do not have the skill level to do more than basic MIG welding.
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! I am normally a fan of the Miller products, but the Miller Multimatic 215 and 235 just don't have all the same features and adjustability that the ESAB machines have at this level. Things like inductance, arc force, hot start, etc. You don't really get those in the Multimatic until you get up to the Multimatic 255, which may be out of your budget...not sure.
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Yeah, their web site is a bit wonky like I said. I searched on the multiprocess machine but got the wrong answer back. THIS is the right one I believe, although it doesn't seem to include the cart. https://weldingsupply.com/cgi-bin/ei...F:X:0558012702
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by SweetMK The machine at the link you posted states that the machine is a dedicated MIG only machine,,, "the Rebel is a complete package MIG-only system for dedicated MIG and Flux-Cored welding. 4,8 and 12" spool compatible. Weighs 53lbs." I am really hoping to get a multi process machine,, You are correct. The EM is mig only. The EMP would be the multi process machine. I have the Original Rebel EMP 215ic and I like it. It is not as powerfull as the 235 but it is not as expensive either.
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by Louie1961 OK, I'll bite...go get this. https://weldingsupply.com/cgi-bin/ei...F:X:0558012701 ESAB Rebel 235ic with cart. The price is a huge bargain right now at this particular supplier. Lots of other places are out of stock. Its a good stick welder with the benefit of being a good MIG welder, and DC TIG thrown in to boot, if you want to learn that too. Seems like they might be discontinuing this machine, but I wouldn't let that bother you. ESAB is good about standing behind their products. Weldingsupply.com has a really wonky looking website, but they are a reputable dealer. I have bought from them on a number of occasions. The machine at the link you posted states that the machine is a dedicated MIG only machine,,, "the Rebel is a complete package MIG-only system for dedicated MIG and Flux-Cored welding. 4,8 and 12" spool compatible. Weighs 53lbs." I am really hoping to get a multi process machine,,
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! OK, I'll bite...go get this. https://weldingsupply.com/cgi-bin/ei...F:X:0558012701 ESAB Rebel 235ic with cart. The price is a huge bargain right now at this particular supplier. Lots of other places are out of stock. Its a good stick welder with the benefit of being a good MIG welder, and DC TIG thrown in to boot, if you want to learn that too. Seems like they might be discontinuing this machine, but I wouldn't let that bother you. ESAB is good about standing behind their products. Weldingsupply.com has a really wonky looking website, but they are a reputable dealer. I have bought from them on a number of occasions.
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! I should get some “Farm Use Only” caps and tee shirts printed up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by whtbaron I like the "farm use" plate on his trailer... need one of those for my grain truck... I think the "Farm Use" tag was about $4 at Tractor Supply,,
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by N2 Welding That tractor behind the last pic look just like the 950 I use to use at my fathers place. So that's your story and your sticking to it? That one is a 650, but, very similar to the 950,, they all looked the same in those years,, In this pic, it is the one on the left,,
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! I like the "farm use" plate on his trailer... need one of those for my grain truck...
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! That tractor behind the last pic look just like the 950 I use to use at my fathers place. So that's your story and your sticking to it?
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by MinnesotaDave Welcome! That rolling bench is cool! Originally Posted by N2 Welding I like the tractors. Oh yeah the bench is cool too When I first started the bench, I told everyone that it was gonna be a 4 row corn cultivator for the garden,,, When it did not work out as a cultivator,, I changed it into a bench, rather than tossing the failure on the scrap pile!! LOL!!
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! I like the tractors. Oh yeah the bench is cool too
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Welcome! That rolling bench is cool!
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! I second the suggestion for name brand machines... decide how much you want to spend and get the most expensive 240 volt you can afford.
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Welcome!
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by John T Lots of good mig machines.... but why bother? seems your doing a fine job burning rod. Nice job on the rolling bench..... I really like that. Originally Posted by Lis2323 Yes thanks. Very cool bench[emoji481] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Thanks,, I wanted a bench that could easily be moved so the grass could be mowed, and I also wanted a bench that the kids could not tip over.. Heck, this bench is hard for an adult to tip over!! With the wheels, the bench is easily moved for grass mowing.
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Welcome!! As for a mig welder depending on the budget I'd go with blue, red or yellow machines and 240v on any of them.
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by SweetMK Yea, some people can not see IMGUR pics for some reason,, Is this better? Yes thanks. Very cool bench[emoji481] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Re: JUST Tell Me What To DO!! LOL!!! Originally Posted by Lis2323 Welcome! but I can't view the pics for some reason. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yea, some people can not see IMGUR pics for some reason,, Is this better?
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