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Steelawork'n · 03-17-2006, 01:10 PM

A Lincoln Weld-Pack 3200HD. (The HD stands for Home Depot) It should read PS for Pawn Shop though. I got it for $200 plus a little tax. It came in pretty good condition with some .030 wire already installed. I bought 2 helmets, some gloves, replacement lenses, and still spent less than I would have if I bought it new. Already repaired the kid's trampoline and am looking forward to some rocker panel repairs on my '68.

Oh, I still need to get some gas. I used the wire w/o the gas. Pretty nasty welds. Also want to get some proper flux core...this really has opened up a new world of repair that I can do at home. I'll still leave the really complicated stuff to the pro's...maybe

Tynee · 03-17-2006, 01:21 PM

Color me Jealous!! All the Pawn shops around here sell the used tools for about 10% off of the price of new.

**Palf70Step** · 03-17-2006, 01:34 PM

I'm steel

a learning with my little 110V Lincoln. I sure wish I paid more attention to my dad when I was a teen (he was a metal fabricator & welder). I just keep zap'n away on my 70 and a few other things as I learn more about welding. My grinder is my friend when it comes to my welding so far. Great penatration, but elcrapo looks.

Have fun with it.

Steelawork'n · 03-17-2006, 04:57 PM

Yup, I learned pretty quick to keep my head out of those fumes...that stuff gets in your eyes, hair, lungs...nasty. Probably going to get some special filters from 3m before my next project.

RicksTrucks · 03-17-2006, 11:40 PM

I am looking to get a welder and learn how to use it. Anyone know what is the best unit to do MIG with around $500 or less

72armyswbtruck · 03-18-2006, 12:21 AM

Man that sounds like a really sweet deal, that is going to be the next big purchase that I buy. Oh and guess what I use for sheet metal. Used washer and driers that people throw out at the dump Talk about a great source for good sheet metal the you can weld on to learn all sorts of cool stuff.

DTerry · 03-18-2006, 08:22 AM

Steelworking - Good deal. You'll wonder why you didn't have a long time ago. Good luck with your new tool.

Rick - For a new one, I've heard the Hobart Handler 135 is a pretty decent deal. Goes for just under $500.

Steelawork'n · 03-19-2006, 12:00 AM

Just picke up some .035 wire and some new tips as well as a big spool adapter. Since mine was from a Pawn Shop, it didn't come with gas fittings, so I have to locate those.

Rokcrln · 03-19-2006, 12:28 AM

One thing to check into is most of the home depot type welders sell for alot less than the same model at a welding shop and that is because they do not have the regulator inside the unit to hook gas up to! They are not cheap, if memory serves correctly they were over $100 just for the parts to convert one over. We buy these for our job sites and just run flux core wire for doing light guage galv. metal and they work fine. Some even have the gas nipple on the back but their is nothing inside conected to it.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 03-19-2006, 12:31 AM

[QUOTE=Steelawork'n]Just picke up some .035 wire and some new tips

If you are doing body work (light sheet metal) you will want to run around a .023 wire and keep the .035 for 1/8" plate welding. You need to turn the welder up to high in order to properly use the .035 on sheet metal and that causes alot of metal warping. Just my .02

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Steelawork'n · 03-19-2006, 05:11 PM

This one originally came with all the fittings for gas shielding. But, I'm sure the pawn shop seperated all that stuff out. I'm going to check Lincoln for some replacement parts. They do sell a conversion kit at HD for th Pak100. I need to see if it works for the 3200.

Here is the brochure for the thing http://content.lincolnelectric.com/p...ture/e7351.pdf

PanelDeland · 03-19-2006, 05:30 PM

72 army,you should check Tractor Supply,Gebo's, or Northern Hydralics.I saw the Hobart (I beleive) in WW Grainger for a little over $400.00 .

Steelawork'n · 03-19-2006, 11:24 PM

Well I played around with it today. Put the .035 in it and did some tubing welds (exhaust pipe stuff) and then cranked up the heat to see what it would do on some 1/8" bed frame stock. That was fun. It penetrates 1/8" pretty good. I'm sure I could get it to blow through if I tried. The exhaust pipe is another story. It'll blow through that real quick.

Hey Kevin, I like your crew cab project. Hope I can weld like that one day. I need alot of practice though.

wibilly · 03-20-2006, 02:22 AM

i need to get one. my stick welder has it's place but it tough to weld body panels with a stick although that's what i've used so far with good results, just real time consuming

03-17-2006, 01:10 PM	#1
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	I picked up a new/used toy... A Lincoln Weld-Pack 3200HD. (The HD stands for Home Depot) It should read PS for Pawn Shop though. I got it for $200 plus a little tax. It came in pretty good condition with some .030 wire already installed. I bought 2 helmets, some gloves, replacement lenses, and still spent less than I would have if I bought it new. Already repaired the kid's trampoline and am looking forward to some rocker panel repairs on my '68. Oh, I still need to get some gas. I used the wire w/o the gas. Pretty nasty welds. Also want to get some proper flux core...this really has opened up a new world of repair that I can do at home. I'll still leave the really complicated stuff to the pro's...maybe __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year. Last edited by Steelawork'n; 03-17-2006 at 01:13 PM.

03-17-2006, 01:21 PM	#2
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... Color me Jealous!! All the Pawn shops around here sell the used tools for about 10% off of the price of new. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

03-17-2006, 01:34 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... I'm steel a learning with my little 110V Lincoln. I sure wish I paid more attention to my dad when I was a teen (he was a metal fabricator & welder). I just keep zap'n away on my 70 and a few other things as I learn more about welding. My grinder is my friend when it comes to my welding so far. Great penatration, but elcrapo looks. Have fun with it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-17-2006 at 01:35 PM.

03-17-2006, 04:57 PM	#4
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... Yup, I learned pretty quick to keep my head out of those fumes...that stuff gets in your eyes, hair, lungs...nasty. Probably going to get some special filters from 3m before my next project. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

03-17-2006, 11:40 PM	#5
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... I am looking to get a welder and learn how to use it. Anyone know what is the best unit to do MIG with around $500 or less __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

03-18-2006, 12:21 AM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... Man that sounds like a really sweet deal, that is going to be the next big purchase that I buy. Oh and guess what I use for sheet metal. Used washer and driers that people throw out at the dump Talk about a great source for good sheet metal the you can weld on to learn all sorts of cool stuff. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-18-2006, 08:22 AM	#7
DTerry '70 GMC C-25 LWB Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 273	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... Steelworking - Good deal. You'll wonder why you didn't have a long time ago. Good luck with your new tool. Rick - For a new one, I've heard the Hobart Handler 135 is a pretty decent deal. Goes for just under $500. __________________ 1970 GMC C-25 LWB (middle of frame up) 5-7 drop with 3in drop spindles, flip kit with blocks and still keeping the 3/4 ton. Shaved drip rails and marker lights, rear roll pan, cowl induction hood. 1987 Camaro z28 350, vortec 305 heads. 10:1 comp, t5 trans. Street terrrorizer. 1988 Monte Carlo (Super Stock ashpalt race car) My Truck

03-19-2006, 12:00 AM	#8
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... Just picke up some .035 wire and some new tips as well as a big spool adapter. Since mine was from a Pawn Shop, it didn't come with gas fittings, so I have to locate those. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

03-19-2006, 12:28 AM	#9
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... One thing to check into is most of the home depot type welders sell for alot less than the same model at a welding shop and that is because they do not have the regulator inside the unit to hook gas up to! They are not cheap, if memory serves correctly they were over $100 just for the parts to convert one over. We buy these for our job sites and just run flux core wire for doing light guage galv. metal and they work fine. Some even have the gas nipple on the back but their is nothing inside conected to it. Kevin LFD Inc.

03-19-2006, 12:31 AM	#10
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... [QUOTE=Steelawork'n]Just picke up some .035 wire and some new tips If you are doing body work (light sheet metal) you will want to run around a .023 wire and keep the .035 for 1/8" plate welding. You need to turn the welder up to high in order to properly use the .035 on sheet metal and that causes alot of metal warping. Just my .02 Kevin LFD Inc.

03-19-2006, 05:11 PM	#11
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... This one originally came with all the fittings for gas shielding. But, I'm sure the pawn shop seperated all that stuff out. I'm going to check Lincoln for some replacement parts. They do sell a conversion kit at HD for th Pak100. I need to see if it works for the 3200. Here is the brochure for the thing http://content.lincolnelectric.com/p...ture/e7351.pdf __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year. Last edited by Steelawork'n; 03-19-2006 at 05:20 PM.

03-19-2006, 05:30 PM	#12
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... 72 army,you should check Tractor Supply,Gebo's, or Northern Hydralics.I saw the Hobart (I beleive) in WW Grainger for a little over $400.00 . __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-19-2006, 11:24 PM	#13
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... Well I played around with it today. Put the .035 in it and did some tubing welds (exhaust pipe stuff) and then cranked up the heat to see what it would do on some 1/8" bed frame stock. That was fun. It penetrates 1/8" pretty good. I'm sure I could get it to blow through if I tried. The exhaust pipe is another story. It'll blow through that real quick. Hey Kevin, I like your crew cab project. Hope I can weld like that one day. I need alot of practice though. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year. Last edited by Steelawork'n; 03-19-2006 at 11:25 PM.

03-20-2006, 02:22 AM	#14
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: I picked up a new/used toy... i need to get one. my stick welder has it's place but it tough to weld body panels with a stick although that's what i've used so far with good results, just real time consuming __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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