Sounds good thanks for the advice at this point I'm saving for the machine and a tank of argon once I get that then I can save for different torches and parts for them.

I'm in the same situation I'd like to buy new was looking at everlast and ahp but I don't much care to buy a China machine bad enough most small household items are from there. I like the features of the thermal arc and seeing that Victor website has an esab logo is reassuring. Haven't seen many rev...

I was told I could get away with 100 amp breaker panel in the garage and wire a 220/240 volt off of that with a 50amp breaker any thoughts? Working backwards from the demand... You're likely to need a 240v/50A outlet for a welder above 200A output (which aluminum will push you towards). Ditto for a...

I will keep that in mind but I am seeking a more permanent solution as I know the garage needs rewired anyways as I said my current garage sub panel is glass fuse type probably from the 60s.

Unfortunately my washer and dryer are in the house I have a detached garage I'd need a 40ft cord to run a welder from the dryer outlet.

Thanks guys I'm going to wire it up here in a month or so I'll answer back if I have any issues or questions.

Hello, I plan on buying a TIG/STICK/Plasma from Everlast and I need to wire my garage for 220/240 I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice or recommendations I know that I will already need a new sub panel in my garage because the current one uses glass fuses and really shouldn't take anything mo...

Well searching around and found this anybody got any thoughts on this? http://www.avortec.com/products/weldersAV5X.asp searched around and found some reviews they all sound like everyone is satisified. I think it's come down to either this or the everlast powerpro 205. Opinions please!

Was browsing for used equipment and found these: http://quadcities.craigslist.org/tls/4015519328.html and http://quadcities.craigslist.org/tls/3971613589.html anybody know anything about them? it says not for home use but maybe someone on here would be interested so thought I'd share and would enjoy...

I wanted to check with you guys on the eastwood so thank you rake. and thanks for the move Steve. I looked at the hobart but it's only a 165 and though I may never use it at full power I don't want to need it and not have it. I checked out everlast too and I really like this multiprocess Powerpro 20...

Thank you all for the responses! I'm glad to have found a forum where I can ask questions and get answers I don't mind the wait at all! I'm looking around the web currently to find my machine I do like the idea of a dual machine but I'm thinking that since my current bike has an aluminum frame that ...

Hello I'm new to the forum I would like to learn to weld I'm interested mostly in fabrication work for motorcycles and cars/trucks I have a some experience with MIG welding and Oxy/Ace Cutting but would like to learn more I'm especially interested in TIG. I currently don't have a welder and would li...