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Picked Up My First Stick Welder

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by Focker, Mar 26, 2018.

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  1. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I got this today for the price of hauling it away for my Aunt. I'm looking forward to trying it out now that I have 220 in the garage.

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    Focker, Mar 26, 2018
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  2. homersdog

    homersdog Tulsa, Ok 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Cool! 6013 will be your favorite number for a while!
     
    homersdog, Mar 26, 2018
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  3. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Cool! Does it take a 50 amp plug?
     
    Glenn, Mar 26, 2018
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  4. Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

    Infinite Output Control... :clap:
     
    Admiral Cray, Mar 26, 2018
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  5. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    7014 is another good rod to learn with.
     
    Glenn, Mar 26, 2018
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  6. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Looks like a pretty nice welder.
     
    Glenn, Mar 26, 2018
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  7. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Well, that was fun while it lasted. :banghead:
     
    Focker, Mar 26, 2018
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  8. Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

    Upgrade, it's easy...

    Or do I have to come out there... :mad:
     
    Admiral Cray, Mar 26, 2018
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  9. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I think you're saying yes it has a 50 amp plug. ;) Sorry. :(
     
    Glenn, Mar 26, 2018
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  10. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Nice score. Takes about ten minutes to wire a 50-Amp receptacle into a breaker box.

    Make sure you get "AC" type rods. I like 7018AC for smooth beads on new metal, 6011 for better penetration and on rust or crud.
     
    PeteL, Mar 27, 2018
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  11. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Good rods indeed, just a little easier to learn to strike an arc on 6013 or 7014 first.
     
    Glenn, Mar 27, 2018
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  12. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Won't have any troubling getting a spark with "Infinite" output! :shock:
     
    PeteL, Mar 27, 2018
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  13. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I put a 30 amp breaker in for my compressor, are you telling me to up it to a 50?
     
    Focker, Mar 27, 2018
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  14. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    7014 is a great rod to begin with. The biggest reason (aside from it being easy) is that it doesn't require ultra-dry storage like 7018. The little amount that you'll be stick-welding, don't waste the money on rods that will be junk next time you go to use them.
     
    ITLKSEZ, Mar 27, 2018
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  15. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    I just looked up the specs on that welder, and it does specify a 50 amp breaker. You could probably get away with a 30 amp breaker to learn on with thin (3/32") rod, but if you are going to be changing plugs to match what you have, you might as well just change everything to 50 amp instead.
     
    ITLKSEZ, Mar 27, 2018
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  16. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I used all 50 amp outlets for my welders, all though I do have a 60 amp for my compressor. When I bought my Miller wire feed it came with a 50 amp plug , so I put a 50 amp on my Lincoln 250 stick machine so they all would be the same. The good thing about having a 50 amp 220 plug in the garage is you can back feed your generator to the house when your power is out. Good Luck
     
    Rick Whitson, Mar 27, 2018
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  17. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    You could put a 50 amp breaker in your main panel. Use it to feed a sub panel with a 30 amp breaker for your compressor and a 50 amp breaker for your welder.
     
    Glenn, Mar 27, 2018
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  18. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Does "Infinite" output make it easier to learn to strike an arc? Usually the first thing learned is how to stick the rod to the object being welded. :D
     
    Glenn, Mar 27, 2018
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  19. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    There's no plug on the welder (yet) just wires. My Uncle had it hard wired.

    I went down the sub panel road when I bought my compressor, but settled on just adding a 30amp outlet and breaker. Why didn't I go with 50? :shrug:
     
    Focker, Mar 27, 2018
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  20. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Always remember, if Some is good, then Too Much is just right.(y)
     
    PeteL, Mar 27, 2018
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