Just a thank you from those who took the time to contribute their suggestions. I have decided that a non weld solution was in order to solve MY process problem and the feedback steered me in a non-weld direction. This is really based on the majority of work that I do which is wood joinery and the re...

Thoughts on either Lincoln 210MP w Lincoln spoolgun or ESAB REBEL EM 215IC MIG WELDER (MIG ONLY) WITH SPOOLGUN (0558102436)? spoolgun is a Tweco Fusion 180

Excellent food for thought. Thanks! I have considered the assembled version of this and its not cheap either. To look decent it would need to be internal fittings in Aluminum Pipe. At least how I want it to look. I think I will go Al. I don't think that I need the headache of steel. Not at what litt...

Great advise. I appreciate it. I looked up the DOM description and appearance would be improved as well as dimensional tolerance (aid in fit up). Small wire and maybe I should be looking into a MP setup for a hobbyist with DC TIG capability or I go with a small MIG and go ahead and opt for a nicer A...

Amazon UK states this about Brantho: "No sellers are currently delivering this item to the United States" So...

Great advise! I was looking for a "leaning" toward one or the other and your points make solid sense. As far as the Brantho coating, I am really interested as it seems too good to be true. I wouldn't believe the claims if you hadn't testified as an actual user. As far as a distributor in t...

I appreciate the feedback! I guess what you mean by "both are susceptible" is that neither is more forgiving than the other if there is draft, precautions for either process would have to be made equally. I can understand that. I have actually considered mild steel since I will definitely ...

Hello gentlemen! I need advice and I'll be really specific about what my intentions are. My experience: DIY and small welding projects using a small Lincoln welder as a young man making extra cash on the side as part of paid construction projects AND as a certified farrier as an adjunct to forge wor...