sounds interesting. please let us know how it works.

I was always uncomfortable being up high until I helped my cousin out roofing for a summer. The first couple of roofs I was a big baby up there, I volunteered to be the ground guy clean up guy. After I got some time in I became more comfortable. I still don't like being up high but the more time you...

hey thanks for the kind words. Im no expert but I don't mind working hard to learn something new. And to Mikelove- With smaller welding repairs I seem to keep busy with the dump truck guys, asphalt chutes and tailgate locks are always breaking, floors wear out and the list goes on. The landscape guy...

My side work funds my tool investments. Start small but reinvest. If your 9-5 pays the bills then try to go out weekends and take on small jobs. Take the profit and put it in your tool fund. I started working in the car / light truck repair business out of high school and would hustle brake jobs on ...

I'm not a pro when it comes to stick welding but in my experience theres many more variables than amperage ( angle, arc length, travel speed). I think get the numbers pretty close and burn some rod. say 120 for 7018 1/8 and you can have different results with the same amperage especially when paddin...

great stuff. make sure your argon tanks full

that machine looks like its paid for itself a few times over. good stuff

Hey I just purchased a used lincoln ranger 250. Its mounted on my service truck. The previous owner had the machine mounted on Lincolns All terrain cart/dolly Part number k17371-1. The machine was well balanced on the cart and was super easy to move around. I don't see myself having to move it aroun...

How about a used stick welder. Maybe like a miller thunderbolt or something similar. I always see them cheap used. Then you could pick up a tig torch and adaptor. May only be scratch start but perfect to learn with. Just a thought.

A friend of mine has a millermatic 140. He uses it for body work, sheet metal ect. Anything thicker and you'll want more power. For the price you could learn on it and if you end up needing something bigger you should get all the money back toward a bigger machine.

Good points.. I almost wish I waited and saved a few dollars but so far I have no complaints here. Its awesome to have machines out there so versatile.

So I've had a multimatic 200 for a few years now. I must say this machine does a great job. Why don't I see a lot of feedback on this machine on the web like I do with other similar machines? Is it too high on the price? Im not a pro but it mig welds like a dream. Runs 1/8 7018 all day on 220. Any t...

Hey there, new to the forum. I work in the landscape construction business mainly as the mechanic but fill in as a driver/ operator so welding is a part of my world. Im no expert but but I do what needs to get done. Ive seen some awesome youtube videos by Jody and a few others that have helped me ou...