On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 13:53:24 -0600, Rex B
wrote:



Larry Jaques wrote:
Rex
...with that 20% off coupon in my wallet, and $275 from the sale of my
little MIG welder.


There ya go. I didn't have time to drop by the welding supply place
for a tank of argon so I haven't tried my new toy yet. I also have to
get another 220v twist-lock plug and a length of 1/4" tubing (for
argon) and barb for it. With the regulator/flow gauge and a 2'
extension air blow gun ($2.99), it came to $195 and change. What does
a rental/purchase tank of argon cost?

I still have the argon tank from the MIG, and it's full.
So what else do I need - besides the welder? Does it come with a gas
regulator & hose?

Only Pure argon. C25 mig mix eats up your tungstens rapidly.

Been there, done that.

Gunner, who now has 6 tanks of various mixes


"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner