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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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The welder was regular priced at $980.00,I got it for $617.00 after taxes.I'm not too sure aboot Hobart merging with anyone,could be.The welder came in yesterday,but I think Ackland's is closed on weekend's.I'll have pick it up Monday.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Man you did get a nice deal on it.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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I've never done any welding so I'm kinda nervouse.But I'm really looking forward to learning.I'm sure once I feel confident in welding I'm going to want a bigger one.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Just don't catch yourself on fire.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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I thought of that.I think I'm going to head down to the library and see if I can find an instructional video on body work.The welder comes with a dvd,but I think it's just going to tell me how to use it.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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All I know about body welding is lots of small welds. Don't get panels too hot.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Yes,I know that much as well.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Welding with a mig is really easy. I havent tried any body panels yet, but I have done tons of other messing around welding with it. Its really fun and easy to get the hang of.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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Watch the video play with the welder. Watch the video play with the welder. Watch the video play with the welder. Generally those videos give you a pretty good idea on what to do but its mostly just practice and getting a feel for your settings. Just practice running beads on an old hood or something. Perfect for getting your settings right before you start on your project. Also use a quality wire. It can make a huge difference.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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Yes,I know that much as well.
We know alot, but we are cool kids so who cares. I'd say just grab some scrap and fly at her.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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Watch the video play with the welder. Watch the video play with the welder. Watch the video play with the welder.
Generally those videos give you a pretty good idea on what to do but its mostly just practice and getting a feel for your settings. Just practice running beads on an old hood or something. Perfect for getting your settings right before you start on your project. Also use a quality wire. It can make a huge difference.
I'm not sure what you are trying to tell me.Could you say it one more time? Ya, the guy told me the same thing when I ordered it.I think that old part's truck will be a good practice piece.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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What I did when i got mine was exactly like Mike suggested. I went and cut a old hood apart and then I practiced a ton on that. Good advice Mike, although I do suggest that Sedly watches the video, and plays with the welder too
 
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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O.K.,O.K.,I'll watch the video.The hood idea sound's good to me.And it just so happen's that I have a junk hood in my driveway.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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There ya go man, let us know how ya make out!
 
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I will for sure.
 
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