comp56 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 thought I would test out my little 110V buss box, this little welder can weld flux core or with gas however I am testing flux core here I picked this welder up for less than $199 on sale from $549 so I thought for the little welding I would do here and there it would be good. right out of the box this welder surprised me, within 15 seconds I had it dialed in very nicely to run small beads. just for the record I haven't touched a welder of any kind in 16 yrs.......lol here is the link to the actual welder..... http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-mig-and-flux-welder-0588195p.html#srp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 thanks stercorarius..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Much better than I can do, having zero experience, got other tools higher on the list but one of these days, a welder will be mine and I will learn 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird Tolkienish Figure Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Yes me too. Cannot wait but I have badly need tools to buy ahead of line and no immediately need for a welder. But I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 haha....you guys......I needed one like a hole in the head......but I fell victim of a super deal....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeldfabNeil Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Looks like a great start again. For not welding in 16 years those aren't bad. They need work but you have the idea. I can't tell for sure but if those are galvanized hinges please be careful. Those fumes can cause serious problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 33 minutes ago, Fletcher94 said: Looks like a great start again. For not welding in 16 years those aren't bad. They need work but you have the idea. I can't tell for sure but if those are galvanized hinges please be careful. Those fumes can cause serious problems. THANKS, working in a fab shop for nearly my whole career I wear a under mask respirator anywhere near welding.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeldfabNeil Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 8 minutes ago, comp56 said: THANKS, working in a fab shop for nearly my whole career I wear a under mask respirator anywhere near welding.. Good to hear. I remeber a guy I knew who ended up in hospital after galvinized fumes. I never welded galvinized at that point, I figured it was all in his head. I later googled it an all sorts of specific things you can get from the chemical procces when heated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Fletcher94 said: Good to hear. I remeber a guy I knew who ended up in hospital after galvinized fumes. I never welded galvinized at that point, I figured it was all in his head. I later googled it an all sorts of specific things you can get from the chemical procces when heated. Like brake clean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Fletcher94 said: Good to hear. I remeber a guy I knew who ended up in hospital after galvinized fumes. I never welded galvinized at that point, I figured it was all in his head. I later googled it an all sorts of specific things you can get from the chemical procces when heated. Fume fever. It's crappy but it won't kill you. I've welded all day on galvanized head locks with no magic voodoo maskery with no problems. That doesn't mean you shouldn't though. 41 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said: Like brake clean THIS!!!!! PHOSGENE GAS SHOULDN'T BE TAKEN LIGHTLY. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 http://www.brewracingframes.com/safety-alert-brake-cleaner--phosgene-gas.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M80 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 On 9/26/2016 at 9:16 PM, Fletcher94 said: I remeber a guy I knew who ended up in hospital after galvinized fumes. I never welded galvinized at that point, I figured it was all in his head. I later googled it an all sorts of specific things you can get from the chemical procces when heated. Effects of Over-Exposure Short term: Zinc oxide fume causes a flu-like illness called metal fume fever. Symptoms of metal fume fever include headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and tiredness. The symptoms usually start several hours after exposure. The attack may last 6 to 24 hours. Metal fume fever is more likely to occur after a period away from the job (after weekends or vacations). High levels of exposure to zinc oxide fume may cause a metallic or sweet taste in the mouth, dryness and irritation of the throat, and coughing at the time of exposure. Long term: None known. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/81-123/pdfs/0675.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaljunkie Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I have several 110 welders in my shop. Two Lincoln wire welders, a Harbor Freight wire welder and the Klutz stick welder. The best one so far is one I picked up from Northern tool a few years ago. It's inverter type stick welder. Not much bigger than a shoe box. I keep it on the second shelf of my welding cart, directly under my small plasma cutter. Awesome welder for any projects I need to do. You can also purchase a tig attachment for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Buett Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I run all my 120 wall and under with 110 not enough duty cycle or heat for the bigger jobs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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