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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Are you using gas with it? can you send me the details? I've been looking for a mig. Great work BTW.

Thanks! Yes, I am using gas. I find very little use for flux cored wire anymore- once you go gas, you never go back The welder is the Eastwood 110v unit. I read a LOT of reviews on it before making a purchase. Nearly all users had positive comments- the naysayers never actually owned one and generally just said "buy a Miller, Lincoln, or Hobart". For the money ($299 shipped), I haven't found anything comparable. Sure, you could get a nice, entry-level welder from the big three for twice as much and still have to buy the gas conversion kit. This suits my needs perfectly, and does everything a Hobart Handler 140 does (used to have one in my garage) for way less money. Perfect for the 'hobbyist', though if I made my living welding, I'd opt for a big name for local serviceability...

Originally Posted by Gokart Mozart

This seems to be a trend this year. I just sold my 75 Goldwing 2 weeks ago. It helped me get my truck!

I missed that bike for a while, even so much as to buy myself another. Ended up selling it too, partly out of lack of use, but mostly 'cause I don't care to die anymore. Something about growing up and having kids makes you a little more aware of your own mortality...

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on the metal replacement! The welds look good too.

Thanks! They're getting better the more I practice. Still not where I was before- I guess what they say is true- if you don't use it, you lose it