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Captain B
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Posts: 53 West central New Hampshire
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2003-03-16          51270


What size and make stick machine do I need to weld quarter to half-inch steel? I am leaning toward the Hobart Stickmate LX 235AC/160DC. Rated: 100% duty cycle at 65 amps. It costs $420 with running gear and free shipping on the net. I have been told that the Hobart is a Miller Thunderbolt XL (same production line)with different paint for about 10% less. Is this size machine appropriate for small projects and attachment repair? What is the best on-line source for welding equipment?



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2003-03-16          51289


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Your machine will handle about anything you would need. However, I would recommend the Lincoln version. It can be bought for a little less, and is a whole lot more popular. ....


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jeff r
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2003-06-28          58496


This is a an old post but the the Lincoln Welders do not have the fine adjustment for heat ranges since they just click in preset intervals. The Miller and Hobarts have a rotary crank to get you more tuned in the what heat/amp range you need. 6011,6013, and 7018 are the rods types I use depending on what I'm doing. The Lincoln welding book is the best I've read and is at Home Depot for 15 bucks. Store your rod in a sealed dry container or you will play Hades in in getting an arc especially 7018 rod. ....


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2003-06-29          58525


True, but when home welding, and even in most industrial purposes, the presets are suitable. I also have found that these types last longer than the "infinitely adjustable" types due to the control mechanisms stripping out. ....


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