Chris C Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Hmmmmm. So I'm better off looking for an old used one anyway, huh? Sure wish I could find that "$80" one somewhere. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Just looking on my local CL yesterday saw ones from $75., $100, and $150. And up.ac units that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dax Hewitt Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 My Welder came from a machinery auction at a closed down factory. Cost £50, weighs about 200kg and is oil filled and 3 phase. Its very rare it gets used these days but its powerful enough to weld 1 inch steel plate all day if you wanted to. Also have a cheap mig set that is the go to for simple sticking bits of metal together rather than dragging the beast out of the tool store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Das, I keep doing Craigslist searches in my area...........and neighboring areas and I never find ANY for sale. Guess the folks around here either keep'em to pass down to relatives when they die or they just figure they'll make a good gravemarker for when they do go to the "shop in the sky". Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I guess I spoke too soon, Das. Just looked on Craigslist and there are three in my area now. None look all that good from the pics, but you never know...........................a new paint job might be all they need. Thanks for "nudging" me. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 52 minutes ago, Chris The Curious said: Guess the folks around here either keep'em to pass down to relatives when they die or they just figure they'll make a good gravemarker for when they do go to the "shop in the sky". They don't call em tombstone welders for nothing Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Chris, when they post "want it gone" or "don't have the room/space" , they are motivated sellers and most always will come down on the price. Offer them 80 and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Just offered him $90. We'll see if he responds. Comes with two helmets and a pair of gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I'm actually going to pick up a kiln and fire brick today because the girl "just want's it gone". Because she has no where to store it, and needs the room. Hope you get it. It's Great having the ability to weld on projects. Even at $90-100. it's a good deal. Extras are deffinately a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Wow! You find the deals, don't you? Hope this guy gets back with me asap. Wife is working in town and I could drive the two hours and be home before she see's it. She screams every time I bring something else home! Says I have far too much "stuff", as she calls it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 52 minutes ago, Chris The Curious said: a new paint job might be all they need. You want to PAINT your tombstone?!?! Most welders don't sweep the dust off unless trapdoor spiders take up residence. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 You know me, Frosty...............OCD! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Not all the deals Chris, but I keep my eyes and ears open. You're not alone in getting yelled at. I get "oh boy... more junk..., what do you need that for?" Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 My largest argument hurdle is "You're not getting any younger and if you die before me, you'll be leaving me with all this junk I know nothing about to get rid of." Fact is I get that argument "hurled" at me almost daily. By the way Das, I'm 74 years old, unlike you. She's 6 years younger than I, so she might have a point. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Just tell her what I tell mine. Just have an auction, cause all this "junk" is worth a lot of Money. auction company will do all the work too, just find a more reputable company. I'm 40 and shes about 10 years younger. I'm fairly certain she will outlive me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Good point. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Well here's the kiln that followed me home along with a bunch of soft fire brick and other bits. There's two bases, they said one is to put down higher for smaller pieces. Dont plan on using this any time soon so it'll be stored in my lower shop that's slowly getting other "junk" cleaned Out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 That's cool, Das. If you'll hook up a PID and thermo-couple to it, you'll be able to do a lot of controlled heat treating for knives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Figured that could be a use if I can get more specific with the temp reading and control. Will look into that at leisure since I'm working with many other things than knives atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Well, I just checked on-line and the ad for the welder has been removed..........though the guy didn't answer my e-mail. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crew Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Chris In reading quite a few of your posts the mental image that I associate with you is Eyore. Ohhh Bother some one bought the (welder , anvil , ?) I had my eye on . Just give it some time Christopher Robin will have just what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyBiker Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Well, it followed me home !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crew Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I need some! Beer is proof that god loves us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Sorry, Old Crew, I know Eyore was a donkey in some cartoon, but I have no idea why I might remind you of one. I also have no idea who Christopher Robin is. Don't understand the humor. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is Freedom, in water there is bacteria. - Benjamin Franklin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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