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  • Number 1
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2008
    • 91

    IR Compressor Mounted

    Got my air compressor mounted. 13 HP Kohler, electric start, 30 gallons at 175 PSI, 25 CFM 100% continuous duty.

    Got a great deal on it at Tractor Supply of all places.





    Next up are cable reels which should be here next week, and Monday I'm gonna head down to the LWS and order my wire feeder, freek box, aluminum spool gun and some miscellaneous cables.
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    S-74DX
    Optima Pulser
    Coolmate 3
    XR Control Box
    XR Alumna Pro Python W/C

    CP 302 w/22A
    MM210
    Synchrowave 180 SD

    Spectrum 2050

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  • BC Iron works
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2008
    • 170

    #2
    nice set up im looking into the same comp.
    northern tools has it for $2289.99 with
    free shipping

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    • Number 1
      Senior Member
      • Nov 2008
      • 91

      #3
      Originally posted by BC Iron works View Post
      nice set up im looking into the same comp.
      northern tools has it for $2289.99 with
      free shipping

      It's an awesome compressor.

      I urge you to shop around though, as I did.

      There are 2 models, one with and one without an alternator. $1999 and $2199 in my Northern 2008 Hardcover Fall & Winter Master Catalog. (Lift gate delivery to your driveway is usually not included in their free freight offers.)

      I bought the one without the charging system because I ran cables from the compressor to my TB 302 battery for starting duties. Since the TB will handle keeping the battery charged, there is no need to spend a couple hundred extra dollars on something not needed.

      My local Tractor Supply had this compressor for $1899.

      I got them to give me 10% off.

      I paid $1794 out the door. I'm very happy with that.
      Big 40 Deluxe
      12RC
      WC-24
      30A

      Dynasty 700

      XMT 456
      Custom Cart w/the following:
      S-74DX
      Optima Pulser
      Coolmate 3
      XR Control Box
      XR Alumna Pro Python W/C

      CP 302 w/22A
      MM210
      Synchrowave 180 SD

      Spectrum 2050

      TB 302
      12RC
      WC-24
      30A
      HF 251 D1

      Dynasty 200 Coming Soon

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      • stick man
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2007
        • 377

        #4
        nice set up.

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        • shott8283
          Member
          • Sep 2006
          • 72

          #5
          man thats a good lookin trailer! and good lookin dog too! whats the purpose of a compressor? not to sound dumb but why would you need one on a welding trailer? ive seen them lot latley on service repair trucks... just curious what you guys use the air for.. tools? gougin? etc?

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          • Number 1
            Senior Member
            • Nov 2008
            • 91

            #6
            Originally posted by shott8283 View Post
            man thats a good lookin trailer! and good lookin dog too! whats the purpose of a compressor? not to sound dumb but why would you need one on a welding trailer? ive seen them lot latley on service repair trucks... just curious what you guys use the air for.. tools? gougin? etc?
            Carbon arc and air tools.....
            Big 40 Deluxe
            12RC
            WC-24
            30A

            Dynasty 700

            XMT 456
            Custom Cart w/the following:
            S-74DX
            Optima Pulser
            Coolmate 3
            XR Control Box
            XR Alumna Pro Python W/C

            CP 302 w/22A
            MM210
            Synchrowave 180 SD

            Spectrum 2050

            TB 302
            12RC
            WC-24
            30A
            HF 251 D1

            Dynasty 200 Coming Soon

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            • FATFAB
              Senior Member
              • Mar 2008
              • 344

              #7
              Number 1 What type of work do you chase?


              What are the advantages of a trailer over say a flatbed rig.

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              • BC Iron works
                Senior Member
                • Apr 2008
                • 170

                #8
                Originally posted by shott8283 View Post
                man thats a good lookin trailer! and good lookin dog too! whats the purpose of a compressor? not to sound dumb but why would you need one on a welding trailer? ive seen them lot latley on service repair trucks... just curious what you guys use the air for.. tools? gougin? etc?
                you can run a plasma cutter

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                • Number 1
                  Senior Member
                  • Nov 2008
                  • 91

                  #9
                  Originally posted by FATFAB View Post
                  Number 1 What type of work do you chase?


                  What are the advantages of a trailer over say a flatbed rig.
                  Since this is something I do in my spare time, I chase whatever pays me well. I can do any process in any position, so I tend to not shy away from much. I am not a pipe fitter though, nor do I pretend to be. I have no certs in pipe. Most of what I do at work is plate, structural members, and repair. Steel, aluminum, and armor plate.

                  There are only 2 advantages to a trailer that I know of. First being cost. A trailer is much cheaper than a truck.

                  Second advantage is being able to drop the trailer at a SECURE worksite and leave for supplies, lunch, whatever, without having to tear your set up down only to set everything back up once you return to work.
                  Last edited by Number 1; 02-15-2009, 06:50 AM. Reason: spelling
                  Big 40 Deluxe
                  12RC
                  WC-24
                  30A

                  Dynasty 700

                  XMT 456
                  Custom Cart w/the following:
                  S-74DX
                  Optima Pulser
                  Coolmate 3
                  XR Control Box
                  XR Alumna Pro Python W/C

                  CP 302 w/22A
                  MM210
                  Synchrowave 180 SD

                  Spectrum 2050

                  TB 302
                  12RC
                  WC-24
                  30A
                  HF 251 D1

                  Dynasty 200 Coming Soon

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                  • welderman23
                    Senior Member
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 325

                    #10
                    but i WANT to watch the arc
                    my daddy always said i was IRONHEADED....
                    feel free to P/M me

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                    • Number 1
                      Senior Member
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 91

                      #11
                      Originally posted by welderman23 View Post
                      but i WANT to watch the arc
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                      Big 40 Deluxe
                      12RC
                      WC-24
                      30A

                      Dynasty 700

                      XMT 456
                      Custom Cart w/the following:
                      S-74DX
                      Optima Pulser
                      Coolmate 3
                      XR Control Box
                      XR Alumna Pro Python W/C

                      CP 302 w/22A
                      MM210
                      Synchrowave 180 SD

                      Spectrum 2050

                      TB 302
                      12RC
                      WC-24
                      30A
                      HF 251 D1

                      Dynasty 200 Coming Soon

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                      • migwelder05
                        Senior Member
                        • Jan 2007
                        • 152

                        #12
                        i still get a laugh when i see people staring at someone welding. maybe the sign should say "dont watch the bright blue light" i dont know if some people will know what an arc is. nice rig though are you on your own?
                        Dylan

                        RED BIRD WELDING

                        "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes"

                        HH-140
                        Crappy stick welder
                        Victor supper range II
                        Makita grinder
                        more stuff i don't feel like listing.

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                        • Number 1
                          Senior Member
                          • Nov 2008
                          • 91

                          #13
                          Originally posted by migwelder05 View Post
                          i still get a laugh when i see people staring at someone welding. maybe the sign should say "dont watch the bright blue light" i dont know if some people will know what an arc is. nice rig though are you on your own?
                          Nope, not out on my own yet. Where I work compensates me too well to go out on my own, and I'm busy averaging 65 hours a week. It's very hard to walk away from that.

                          Someday? Maybe.....

                          Mainly I'm putting this rig together because I'm tired of passing up extra income because I'm not mobile.
                          Big 40 Deluxe
                          12RC
                          WC-24
                          30A

                          Dynasty 700

                          XMT 456
                          Custom Cart w/the following:
                          S-74DX
                          Optima Pulser
                          Coolmate 3
                          XR Control Box
                          XR Alumna Pro Python W/C

                          CP 302 w/22A
                          MM210
                          Synchrowave 180 SD

                          Spectrum 2050

                          TB 302
                          12RC
                          WC-24
                          30A
                          HF 251 D1

                          Dynasty 200 Coming Soon

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                          • Portable Welder
                            Senior Member
                            • Aug 2004
                            • 1979

                            #14
                            I have 2 ingersorand compressors one on each truck, definately spend the little extra for the honda.

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                            • Number 1
                              Senior Member
                              • Nov 2008
                              • 91

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Portable Welder View Post
                              I have 2 ingersorand compressors one on each truck, definately spend the little extra for the honda.
                              Just curious as to why.

                              I have a Speedaire on the Humvee at work with the Honda and I wasn't overly impressed. Coldblooded, loud, and the starter "CLANGS" into the flywheel upon startup.

                              Overall I'm much more impressed with the Kohler powered IR.
                              Big 40 Deluxe
                              12RC
                              WC-24
                              30A

                              Dynasty 700

                              XMT 456
                              Custom Cart w/the following:
                              S-74DX
                              Optima Pulser
                              Coolmate 3
                              XR Control Box
                              XR Alumna Pro Python W/C

                              CP 302 w/22A
                              MM210
                              Synchrowave 180 SD

                              Spectrum 2050

                              TB 302
                              12RC
                              WC-24
                              30A
                              HF 251 D1

                              Dynasty 200 Coming Soon

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