Saturday, March 31, 2012

Lincoln Electric Easy MIG 180 230V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 180 Amp Output, Model# K2698-1

Lincoln Electric Easy MIG 180 230V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 180 Amp Output, Model# K2698-1 Review



Lincoln Electric Easy MIG 180 230V Flux Cored/MIG Welder - 180 Amp Output, Model# K2698-1 Feature

  • Can set up for gas-free flux core welding or gas-shielded MIG welding for steel, stainless and aluminum
  • Includes welder, gun with 10-ft cable assembly, .025in. and .035in. contact tips, gasless and gas nozzles, spindle adapter for 8in.-dia. spools, shielding gas apparatus, 1lb. spool of .025in. MIG wire and 1/2-lb. spool of .035in. flux cored wire
The Lincoln Easy MIG 180 welder is an ideal choice for farm, light fabrication, auto or home projects. If you have access to industrial 208/230V power, you'll be able to weld up to 3/16in. for MIG welding or 1/2in. with gas-less flux core welding. Volts: 230, Amps: 180, Duty Cycle: 30% at 130 Amps, Mig Ready: Yes, Wire Feed Speed Control: 50-500 IPM, Weldable Metals: Steel, stainless steel and aluminum, Weld Thickness (in.): 1/2, Clamp Cable Length (ft.): 10, Regulator and Gas Hose Included: Yes, Shielding Gas Required: Yes, when welding MIG, Welding Wire Diameter (in.): .025 to .045, Power Cord (ft.): 6, Cart: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 18 5/8 x 10 1/8 x 14


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Hobart 202808 Welding Cup Shield 27 Amp ICE-25C/27C/27T Non-Shielded

Hobart 202808 Welding Cup Shield 27 Amp ICE-25C/27C/27T Non-Shielded Review



 Miller # 20280825 AMP shield cup ICE-25C & ICE-27C for Spectrum 375 and 375 X-treme.  Replaces ICE-25C component 176658


Monday, March 26, 2012

Hobart 500487 Handler 125 115-Volt 30-to-125 Amp Arc Single-Phase Wire Welding Package

Hobart 500487 Handler 125 115-Volt 30-to-125 Amp Arc Single-Phase Wire Welding Package Review



Hobart 500487 Handler 125 115-Volt 30-to-125 Amp Arc Single-Phase Wire Welding Package Feature

  • Comfortable 8-foot (2.4 m) H-9 gun with liner for .023- to .035-inch (0.6-0.9 mm) wire and three .030-inch (0.9 mm) contact tips
  • Work clamp with 10-foot (3 m) work cable
  • Spool shaft to accommodate 4-inch spools (optional hub kit available for 8-inch spools)
  • Self-resetting thermal overload and motor protection
  • Power cord with plug
Rugged and portable, the Handler 125 wire feed welder operates with 115-volt household current. Comes ready to weld without shielding gas using 0.030-0.035in. flux cored wire. This unit has an optional solenoid valve for welding with 0.023-0.030in. solid wire and gas shielding (when used with MIG Conversion Kit item# 164796). Use C-25 gas (75% argon/25% C02) on 22-gauge, 1/8in. steel for cleaner weld with less spatter. Use Tri-Max gas and stainless steel wire for welding on 16- to 12-gauge stainless steel. MIG gas upgrade kit available for greater versatility (see Item# 164796). U.S.A. Volts: 115, Amps: 125, Duty Cycle: 20% at 90 Amps, 19V, Mig Ready: No, requires MIG conversion kit, Wire Feed Speed Control: Yes, 0 - 500 IPM, Weldable Metals: Steel and stainless steel, Weld Thickness (in.): 18-gauge to 3/16in. steel, Clamp Cable Length (ft.): 10, Regulator and Gas Hose Included: No, Shielding Gas Required: No, Welding Wire Diameter (in.): 0.023 -0.035, Cart: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 9 7/8 x 12 1/8 x 16 7/8


Saturday, March 24, 2012

Auto Darkening Solar Powered Welding Helmet - ANSI Approved, Red Flame Design with Polished Black Finish

Auto Darkening Solar Powered Welding Helmet - ANSI Approved, Red Flame Design with Polished Black Finish Review



Auto Darkening Solar Powered Welding Helmet - ANSI Approved, Red Flame Design with Polished Black Finish Feature

  • Premium solar powered welding helmet with unique designs
  • Auto-darkening lens responds in 1/25000 seconds, shades can be switched continuously from shades 9-1
  • UV and IR protection are in compliance with EN169 standards for welding filters
  • Design and construction meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for eye protection devices, two-way adjustable hea
  • Solar rechargeable lithium battery
Premium solar powered welding helmet that comes with three unique designs. These helmets fully meet industry standards: auto-darkening lens responds in 1/25000 seconds, darkens when welding begins and clears when welding stops, shades can be switched easily and continuously between shades from 9 to 13 with 1/10000 seconds reaction time, UV and IR protection are in compliance with EN169 standards for welding filters, and the design and construction meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for eye protection devices. The internal rechargeable lithium battery is rechargeable by the solar cell. Two-way adjustable headband ensures a comfortable fit. The unique designs make them more than great welding helmets.


Thursday, March 22, 2012

Campbell Hausfeld WS0970 115-Volt 70 Amp Arc Stick Welder

Campbell Hausfeld WS0970 115-Volt 70 Amp Arc Stick Welder Review



Campbell Hausfeld WS0970 115-Volt 70 Amp Arc Stick Welder Feature

  • Arc stick welder powered by 115-volt current
  • Welds mild or stainless steel from 18-gauge to 1/8 inch
  • Dual heat setting for use with welding rods
  • Automatically shuts off at duty cycle rating
  • 5-year limited warranty
The Campbell Hausfeld WS0970 115-volt 70 Amp arc stick welder can weld mild or stainless steel from 18-gauge to 1/8-inch thick, and is ideal for use on boat trailers, wrought iron, or automotive sheet metal. It comes with a dual heat setting for use with welding rods, and its thermal overload protection automatically shuts off the welder at its duty cycle rating. A contoured face makes operating the arc welder easy, as do the carry handle and storage clips to hold the cables in place. The Campbell Hausfeld WS0970 welder is powered by a 115-volt current and generates 70 Amps of power. A built-in storage keeps accessories organized while cord management maintains secure storage. This welder includes a welding shield, hammer/brush, electrodes, and quick start guide. Campbell Hausfeld backs its welder with a 5-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Welder, welding shield, hammer/brush, electrodes, and quick start guide.


Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Lincoln Electric Handy Core 115V Flux Cored Welder Kit - 70 Amp Output, Model# K2278-1

Lincoln Electric Handy Core 115V Flux Cored Welder Kit - 70 Amp Output, Model# K2278-1 Review



Lincoln Electric Handy Core 115V Flux Cored Welder Kit - 70 Amp Output, Model# K2278-1 Feature

  • 35-88 Amp output
  • Welds up to 1/8in. mild steel
  • Runs on standard household 115V AC power
  • Cold contractor safety feature keeps welding wire electrically cold until gun trigger is pressed
  • Four output ranges; proper welding procedures are easy to set even for the novice welder
The Lincoln Electric Handy Core wire feed welder is a tremendous asset if you have home repair or hobby projects in your game plan. This reliable welder is a great pick for welding 18-ga. to 1/8in. mild steel and comes with everything you need to get started quickly. The Handy Core includes a gun and cable assembly, work lead, work clamp and input power cable, all attached at the factory to save you time. In addition, a spool of self-shielded, flux-cored wire electrode, a welding hand shield and a chipping hammer/brush are provided in this kit, providing a complete solution. Volts: 115, Amps: 35-88, Duty Cycle: 20% @ 70 Amps, 17V, Mig Ready: No, Wire Feed Speed Control: No, Weldable Metals: Mild steel, Weld Thickness (in.): 18-ga. to 1/8in. mild steel, Clamp Cable Length (ft.): 10, Regulator and Gas Hose Included: No, Shielding Gas Required: No, Welding Wire Diameter (in.): .035, Power Cord (ft.): 8, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 18 x 8.8 x 12.8


Monday, March 19, 2012

Millermatic 180 Auto-Set

Millermatic 180 Auto-Set Review



Millermatic 180 Auto-Set Feature

  • MIG Welding Machine
Millermatic(r) 180 Auto-Set MIG Welder 907312 The Millermatic(r) 180 Auto-Set is an all-in-one wire welding package that welds 24 gauge to 5/16 in (0.8 - 7.9 mm) mild steel. This compact, portable MIG welder delivers a maximum output of 180 amps and is ideal for maintenance, auto body and fabrication projects. The Millermatic(r) 180 is easy to use and move. Applications/Processes Light Industrial Applications Light Fabrication Maintenance and Repair Auto Body Farm and Ranch Home Flux Cored (FCAW) (gas and self-shielded) MIG (GMAW) Features: Auto-Set is a breakthrough control that automatically sets your welder to the proper parameters. Auto-Set offers all-in-one MIG, minus the guesswork! Smooth-Start patent-pending technology provides a smooth, spatterfree start. It's the best-starting machine in the small MIG machine category. No pop gun starts and no spatter to clean


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Lincoln Electric K2185-1 Handy MIG Welder

Lincoln Electric K2185-1 Handy MIG Welder Review



Lincoln Electric K2185-1 Handy MIG Welder Feature

  • Welds up to 1/8" mild steel
  • Welds both MIG (shielding gas sold separately) and flux-cored
  • Plugs into household 115V, 20 amp outlet
  • 1 year warranty on parts and labor (90 days on gun and cable)
  • 70 Amp
  • 35-88 amps output; welds up to 1/8 in. mild steel
  • Welds both MIG (shielding gas sold separately) and flux-cored
  • Plugs into household 115V, 20 amp outlet
  • Cold contactor safety feature keeps welding wire electrically “cold” until gun trigger is pressed
  • Compact, portable, lightweight and easy to use. Great for home repair and hobby projects on light gauge mild steel found around most households.
Interested in welding? Ready to try your hand at wire welding? Have we got the welder for you – the Handy MIG from Lincoln Electric! This compact, portable and lightweight wire feed welder plugs into a 115V, 20 amp outlet and is user friendly. Four voltage settings and continuous wire feed speed adjustment allow you to weld mild steel from 24 gauge to 1/8" thick.  And, it's easy to get started since practically everything you'll need to MIG weld is in the box – gun and cable assembly, work cable and clamp, gas nozzle, gas regulator and hose, spool of solid wire, contact tips and handshield with filter plate and lens. Just add a cylinder of shielding gas. But that's not all – there's also a spool of selfshielded, flux-cored wire, contact tips, and chipping hammer/brush so you can use your Handy MIG to weld with gasless, flux-cored wire too.  One year warranty on parts and labor. (90 days warranty on gun and cable).

Specs:
  • Input power: 115/1/60
  • Rated output curent/voltage/duty cycle: 70A / 17V / 20%
  • Input current@ rated output: 20A
  • Output range: 35-88A WFS while welding: 0-300 ipm; Max. OCV: 29V
  • Dimensions: 12.8" x 8.8" x 18"
  • Net weight: 46 lbs.


Saturday, March 17, 2012

Millermatic 211 W/ AUTOSET

Millermatic 211 W/ AUTOSET Review



Millermatic 211 W/ AUTOSET Feature

  • Auto-SetTM: The right settings automatically
  • Infinite voltage control gives you the flexibility to manually set the machine
  • Welds thickest material in its class
  • Smooth-StartTM patented technology provides a smooth, spatter-free start
  • Miller Exclusive! Multi-voltage plug (MVPTM) allows you to connect to common 120 or 230 V power receptacles
Welds thickest material in its class! The Millermatic® 211 Auto-SetTM with MVPTM has the highest output in its class. It can weld from 24 ga-3/8 in (0.8-9.5 mm) mild steel in a single pass on 230 V.


Tuesday, March 13, 2012

90 Amp 120v Wire Feed Portable Mig Welder Non Gas Welding Fabrication Welding Set

90 Amp 120v Wire Feed Portable Mig Welder Non Gas Welding Fabrication Welding Set Review



90 Amp 120v Wire Feed Portable Mig Welder Non Gas Welding Fabrication Welding Set Feature

  • Perfect for up to 1/8" thick mild steel (do not use on aluminum)
  • Designed for common .030" to .035" diameter flux core wire
  • Torch Power Cable: 6AWG Single Insulation
  • Rated AC Input: 120VAC Single phase power
  • Welding Amp Range: 55-90 Amp
This new 90amp wire feed mig welder is small versatile and very portable making it the perfect welder for home, garage and hobby projects. This is a non-gas welding kit and runs off of standard electricity plug like you would find in your home. This is a complete unit and includes everything you need to begin welding: flux wire is included along with a welding mask, gun, ground clamp, welding hammer, brush and even a carry handle. The flux wire sits on a spool and has an auto feed dial that is completely adjustable. This welder also has a built in overheat shutoff feature when welder duty cycle is exceeded. Features & Specifications Dual Flux Core Wire Welder Fan cooled Welding Amp Range: 55-90 Amp Rated AC Input: 120VAC Single phase power 60Hz, 18 Amps (for use on a 20 Amps Branch circuit) Perfect for up to 1/8" think mild steel (do not use on aluminum) Designed for common .030" to .035" diameter flux core wire Torch Power Cable: 6AWG Single Insulation Ground Cable: 6AWG Single Insulation Auto overheat protection feature One year warranty


Monday, March 12, 2012

Hobart 500536 Ironman 230 250 Amp MIG Welder With Wheel Kit & Cylinder Rack

Hobart 500536 Ironman 230 250 Amp MIG Welder With Wheel Kit & Cylinder Rack Review



Hobart 500536 Ironman 230 250 Amp MIG Welder With Wheel Kit & Cylinder Rack Feature

  • It delivers 30-250 amps of pure power in a heavy duty cabinet.
  • The IronMan 230 is a total redesign of the full-size MIG platform, outperforming the competition on arc quality, voltage control, duty cycle and value
  • The arc of the new IronMan 230 is optimized to deliver a flawless weld, making spatter and post-weld cleanup almost non-existent.
Whether you are a professional or just want to weld like one, choose the IronMan 230. A total redesign of the full-size MIG platform includes a 15ft., 200 Amp welding gun, delivering professional-grade arc-quality, voltage control and duty cycle for a great value. U.S.A. Volts: 230, Amps: 250, Duty Cycle: 60% @ 175 Amps, 25.5V, Mig Ready: Yes, Wire Feed Speed Control: Yes, 0 - 700 IMP, Weldable Metals: Steel, stainless, aluminum, Weld Thickness (in.): 1/2, Clamp Cable Length (ft.): 10, Regulator and Gas Hose Included: Yes, Shielding Gas Required: Yes for solid wire, no for flux core wire, Welding Wire Diameter (in.): 0.23 / 0.24, .030, .035, .045, Power Cord (ft.): 10, Cart: Yes, integrated bottle cart, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 31 1/2 x 18 7/8 x 36 1/2