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TBone69
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Morning Everyone,

I'm a auto enthusiast/hobbyist and getting back to welding after a long hiatus. I did some arc welding with a Eastwood 50amp buzzbox 20-25 years ago. Learned that sun glasses do not protect you from UV rays. Ended up burning my eyes and was lucky I did not do permanent dammage. I was young and dumb.

I am currently building a Model A as a Father Son project and instead of farming out welding jobs figured I would like to do it myself.

After much research I purchased a Hobart Handler 140 and a couple Hobart auto darkening helmets. I am currently setup with flux core wire. My local weld supply shop is only open Mon-Fri and haven't got a chance to pick up any gas yet.

Looking forward to learning and getting some tips before I start doing any real welding. Just ran a few practice beads and need a lot more :)

Tom
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Welcome! I love my 140, they are great machines. I ran mine for a year on flux core and it did great. If you get set up with gas you will be surprised how good it welds. This is a great place to ask questions and share your work. Welcome and have fun. :D
It's always best to build your own, especially when it comes to hitches!!!
Matt
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motox
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    Delaware

welcome to the forum NJ
i am also a jersey guy.
enjoy this great site
htp invertig 221
syncrowave 250
miller 140 mig
hypertherm plasma
morse 14 metal devil
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Mike
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Welcome to the forum Tom.
M J Mauer Andover, Ohio

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