I'm setting up a welding rig for the first time. My theoretical customers are small logging fits and ranches. I'll be honest I haven't done much of this kind of work. After welding school I got into a pipe fitting, so I'm not 100% sure what I'm going to see. I'm just really excited to move out of the city and have a rig seemed like a good way to go.
I'd like to see if I can set up a rig on a V6 Tacoma with something light like a multiquip 180 instead of the standard Cummins truck with a Bobcat on back.
So here are my questions:
Do I need to have and AC welding power supply?
How much amperage am I likely to need?
Is there an advantage to having something lighter and more nimble off road?
What tools will come in handy beyond the obvious metal fab stuff?
Any other general information or tips about supporting forestry operations as a welder would also be welcome.
Thanks.
I'd like to see if I can set up a rig on a V6 Tacoma with something light like a multiquip 180 instead of the standard Cummins truck with a Bobcat on back.
So here are my questions:
Do I need to have and AC welding power supply?
How much amperage am I likely to need?
Is there an advantage to having something lighter and more nimble off road?
What tools will come in handy beyond the obvious metal fab stuff?
Any other general information or tips about supporting forestry operations as a welder would also be welcome.
Thanks.
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