pu205, Hi from Houston!

Hi ya'll! I'd dne' and I'm from Houston, tX.
Just got my PU205 a few weeks ago(posted some problems in the appropriate section), I bought it mainly for the Plasma cutter, but thought a Tig might be handy, or something to play with. Anyway, I work on old cars and fabricate whatever I can lay my hands on. I need to find some scrap metal!! I'm ok at mig( I have a Systematics Mp175 and a Northern tools 135amp mig). Everyone needs at least 3 types of welding machines! lol I'm shocked what I can weld with my 175 amp mig(just got it), it's amazing! Now If I can just get the PU205 going! I work alone, but my husband will help me if I need help, but not with the welding! ; )
dne'

Enjoy the capabilities of the plasma cutter. We use our's WAY more than the oxy/acetylene torch. We've got an old stick and a Handler 120 MIG. Good for any light industrial stuff. :P

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Originally Posted by Dne007

I need to find some scrap metal!!

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Scrap may be where you find it- my favorite is old bed frames. Grind off a few rivets, and you have instant angle iron. What kind of things are you working on, and have you thought about entering the current contest?

Well first off, Ray from everlast called and tried guiding me through to adjust my points under the hood of my PU205, and I could not find what he was talking about! I'm so embarresed!! So I sent him a couple pics of the circuit board hoping he can show me.

What am I working on? WEll, I was thinking about welding a new frame onto my '59 chevy apache truck, or a mustangII, or just leave it stock and not weld anything! lol I did modify a hoyer lift to use in my garage so not to have to lift objects heavier than I should. I call it my "Little Mule"! ; ) I think we have an old bed from in the attic!
dne'

what contest?

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Originally Posted by DaveO

Scrap may be where you find it- my favorite is old bed frames. Grind off a few rivets, and you have instant angle iron. What kind of things are you working on, and have you thought about entering the current contest?

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The only down side to old bed frames is that most of them I have come across seem to be rather high carbon. Makes projects that require very much drilling a lot less fun. :(

Edit: Forgot to offer greetings to my fellow forum noob.

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Originally Posted by Dne007

what contest?

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Here is the link to the current contest. Hope those frame jobs go good :D post pics!
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...5-Prize-250EXT

Oh,...FYI, go to the first page & scroll all the way to Mark's (Performance) post. This has the info on how the contest works and the "fine print"..