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Hey l*david,
I use a Generac 8kw(10k/surge) on my mobile unit that runs everything with no issues. I got it at Lowes for $1300 incl. tax with my "senior" discount. Excellent rated unit as pre-purchase research indicated.

Denny...

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Hey hisey,
The advice & settings SundownIII gave you are correct. To get a nice outside corner, you need to do some serious practice to learn the technique. It is not hard.....so don't make it hard. I make a lot of custom crafts & polished alum. D/plate show car accessories & use...

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Hey Al,
I have Cut60J consumables. I can't remember if I posted them on this forum. I bought a TD Cutmaster52 & sold the Cut60J & kept the consumables. PM me what you need or I can send you the whole package if you want.

Denny

Update: Here's a couple pics...

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Hey magix,
If you are making good, sound alum. welds, I wouldn't have a real concern that it looks like TIG. I know of a couple alum. railing shops that produce the "TIG" look with a spoolgun & one that bought a CKSystematics WF-1 from me for that "look". They are a production...

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Hey mx842,
I got this one at a Lowes near the jobsite I was at when my old one quit. The price was $1349 & they gave me a "senior" discount that paid the tax......I liked that. Bear in mind that there is another Generac unit, the XP8000, that has an additional filtering circuit...

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Hey Dave,
All the equipment on my mobile unit are powered with an 8kw(running)/10kw(surge) generator without any issues & (3) of my welders are inverter. My older 7.5kw finally gave out after 1783hrs & I replaced it with an 8kw Generac. The new unit runs smoothly, much quieter than my...

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Hey Cummings,
For a minimum, I would suggest at least a 7.5kw(running) unit & preferably a bit more if your budget allows it. My older unit(blue one) was 7.5kw that finally gave out & I replaced it with an 8kw(running)/10kw(surge). Also, a brushless unit delivers a much smoother output....

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Hey Andrew,
You may get a response if you would enlighten the forum regarding:

1) Thickness/grade of material?
2) Process used?
3) Filler(grade/thickness)
4) Equipment used? Output power? Gas?
5) Cleaning process used?

There are no...

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Hey Pipedream,
I have a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52(60A) that I use several times a week on production runs that has performed superbly since I got it last year. It is made in the USA whereas the 42 is imported & some may take issue with that. It is still warranted & serviced by TD,...

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Hey Walter,
Not to piddle on your Wheaties, but you need to take a welding class, either a vo-tech or college class to get a grasp on the gamut of variables that come into play when welding. You need to get an understanding of the various metals that may be used & the myriad of configurations...

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Hey Laird,
There have been "hot" MIG units made for many years & they are really not a problem if you use some common sense & take precautions knowing this condition exists. Yes, the older HF units & the older Chicago Electric units made in Italy were "always hot"...

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Hey Kent,
If you simply place your ground connection close to the welding area, you should not have any issues as current travels the shortest path. I have done several repairs on boat motors with no issues as long as the ground is kept close.

Denny

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Hey 11b,
Nice job & design. Here are a few variations I make. The most popular is the "field" unit with detachable bench base. It can be used on a bench or in the field & has a belt clip to carry easily & adjustable for prone or sitting. Maybe give you a few ideas.......

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Hey Bob,
I'd wager that you used your "3035" spoolgun with 4043 wire.....

Denny

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Hey justweldn,
I use 98/2 w/.030, 309L, @18cfh for all the SS restaurant repairs I do weekly & the material ranges from .045-.125". I have a dedicated 220v MIG unit for just those repairs as they are a continual job. They are all short-circuit welds & work quite well as I've never...