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If you are thinking of starting up with a welding business then one thing that is of bigger concerns is the buying of welding supplies. In fact, it is the best thing for your to do for your welding business. Described here are some of the welding supplies that are important for your welding business, whether it be a portable or in a shop environment.

First is the welding machines. In order to have a good welding shop environment, you are going to need a good TIG welder, and a good MIG welder. In fact, a regular old arc welder will only be used when your MIG welder breaks, but you need to have one in any case just because used arc welders are little dirt cheap.
In fact, most of the welding business recommends going with the Lincoln for the TIG and MIG welding machines. It is because they are the best brands and it is indeed obvious to go with the reputable manufacturers so that you can get the best service without any in-convenience. In addition, it is also important to try to get as many accessories as possible along with the deal. Elements such as water cooler, TIG torch, foot pedal, tungsten electrodes, etc can add up to maximum amount.

You can even consider doing online shopping to get the best facility. Several manufacturers are available online, all you need to do is just a little bit of research and you can find the best one accordingly. You can even make use of used Millermatic 250 as it is a great MIG welding machine. Moreover, it is important to have enough understanding of buying a best quality welding machine and that also suit your budget. However, it is also important to consider some other factors related to welding supplies like welding helmets, gloves, grinders, electrodes, torches, ground clamps, and much more.

It is best to buy these things as it provides a security to you while operating welding process. There are many manufacturing business that even offer the facility of free shipping. They even provide welding machines and durable welding tables. You can save lots of money by buying such items for your welding business, especially some welding supply accessories like TIG cups, collet bodies, MIG nozzles, tungsten electrodes, etc.

Learn how to pick the right electrode for your arc welding project in this free DIY video for beginners.

Expert: teacherjon
Bio: Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
Filmmaker: Jon Olson

Logistics and transportation are areas where efficiency makes for a successful bottom line; many industries have been lured from North America by lower overhead, less regulation, and more freedom to dump waste. The last thing industry here in the First World needs is an expensive disaster that interrupts the supply line to industries like metal stamping of parts for larger industries. Deadlines for delivery, the cost of shipping – vital factors like these can become unmanageable during a sustained interruption of the logistical chain.

Take for example the raw materials and machinery needed to operate a custom metal stamping factory that makes parts that require custom parts made with difficult forms or deep drawing to fill the order that makes another company tick. The stamping factory will need special tools and stamping machinery. The best equipment would be most likely imported from Germany where the highest quality machinery is produced. The German equipment comes in across the ocean into a city like Detroit or Chicago, where it may change over to finish the journey by rail. Then the rolls of steel or aluminum have to come in from another continent perhaps. All of this cargo is typical to shipping on the Great Lakes. An accident or sabotage along one of the canals or locks could paralyze many industries, and in fact both accidents and sabotage have occurred along the Welland Canal.

It was a clear and pleasant evening several miles from where I grew up in Welland, in a small town called Allenburg along the canal heading north to St. Catherines. Allenburg is basically a coffee shop, a stoplight, an antique store – oh yes…and one lift bridge. Canal bridges are pretty easy to drive – one stick makes them go up, the other stick makes them go down. You see the lake boat coming, raise the bridge; after the boat passes, lower it and raise the gates for the long line of cars to continue on their way. It seems simple enough but when the lake freighter Windoc, carrying million dollars worth of grain was passing through the bridge began to come down before the ship had cleared. The funnel crashed into the span and was sheared off, destroying the freighter and the bridge. The Seaway had to close for several days, causing a chain-reaction as boats had to set anchor. The bridge had to remain in the up position for the rest of the shipping season, to the consternation of drivers who had to take a detour for nearly a year. N.M. Paterson and Sons, the owners of the Windoc had to sue the Seaway operators for .8 million to recover their losses but the day-to-day losses cost time and money to thousands of other businesses due to interruption in production.

Security along the Welland canal in Ontario is practically non-existent; the last sabotage plot was in 1916 when German diplomat Franz von Papen threatened to blow up the canal, but he had already been expelled from the U.S. for espionage. A dynamite charge was planted on the hinges of one of the locks in 1900 doing minor damage. When it comes to sabotage the official story of the 2000 – 2008 White House regarding terrorists states that terrorists are everywhere waging war on North American soil yet there’s an easy target on the Canadian side of the border that would cause havoc if taken out by explosives. Without bridges and lift locks St. Lawrence Seaway would close for a long period and disrupt the economy. Interrupting logistics is a basic tenet of military strategy. The answer is that the corporatists and extremely wealthy elite are in control of events and they will only destroy things when it’s in their interests, such as the military implosion demolition of the obsolete, largely non rentable, asbestos-ridden towers of the World Trade Center. Anyone who works with steel will tell you that fires can’t cause skyscrapers to collapse and explode into a fine dust. The implosion that removed Building 7 was recorded from many angles. All three buildings went down at the speed of gravity, the hallmark of controlled demolition. They who own the cargo protect the route on which it travels.

Motoman Welding Robots Choreographed to look like they are dancing…brought to you by www.weldingtipsandtricks.com The 2009 AWS welding show expo in Chicago was well attended with vendors from all over the world… Miller Welding, Lincoln Welding, Esab welder equipment, Hobart welding, Weldcraft tig torches, Uniweld oxy fuel equipment, Tweco mig guns, Speedglas auto darkening helmets, Jackson welding hoods, Smith Torches, Harris oxy acetylene , Victor torch company and others were all displaying welding supplies of all kinds
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Cleveland, Ohio – Governor Ted Strickland today announced that 25 Ohio projects will receive more than million in grant awards funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s State Energy Program.

“We are shaping Ohio’s future by strengthening our advanced energy economy today. Supporting the growing wind and solar industries creates jobs, creates energy and reduces costs for hard-working Ohioans,” Strickland said. “These Recovery Act-funded projects take the state another vital step toward our goal of making Ohio a world center for advanced energy.”

US Representatives Betty Sutton and Marcia Fudge, Ohio Department of Development Director Lisa Patt-McDaniel, the governor’s energy advisor Mark Shanahan, and other community leaders and elected officials joined the governor and Lincoln Electric Chairman and CEO John Stropki for today’s announcement in Cleveland. Lincoln Electric will receive a million grant for its wind turbine installation project.

These renewable energy awards are the first to be awarded from Ohio’s million State Energy Program, which was accepted by the U.S. Department of Energy on June 26th.

“We are excited to have this opportunity under Ohio’s energy program to demonstrate the value of wind energy by investing in our own installation,” Stropki said. “This project is a continuation of other Lincoln EHS programs and green initiatives currently under way in our manufacturing operations to improve our costs and protect our environment. Not only will the wind project provide long-term benefits by reducing our energy costs, it will also showcase the unique benefits that Lincoln products and welding solutions provide to wind tower manufacturers to improve their quality and lower their costs.”

Public and private entities will use the funds to install wind electric, solar electric and solar thermal technologies at businesses, schools, parks and other public locations throughout Ohio.

“Ohio is an impact state for advanced energy job creation potential,” Patt-McDaniel said. “Our state’s manufacturing strengths, logistics capabilities, skilled workforce, and competitive business environment make Ohio a major competitor in the growth of our nation’s new energy economy.”

Proposals for Deploying Renewable Energy: Wind and Solar component of the program were accepted beginning August 25, 2009. Projects submitted were selected through a competitive review process based on several criteria: project readiness and ability to be completed within 12 months, a matching investment of at least 50 percent, and direct economic impacts to create and retain jobs in Ohio.

Governor Strickland acknowledged that these awards would not have been possible without the support of members of Ohio’s Congressional delegation and President Barack Obama for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

“The Wind and Solar Awards afford Cuyahoga County and the State of Ohio an opportunity to create jobs in a burgeoning field. By investing in energy, we will promote an industry of endless possibilities, create sustainable jobs, and retrain workers to enter this expanding ‘green’ workforce,” said Representative Fudge (OH-11).

“Today’s announcement of million for the solar energy project that will be installed in Akron Metro’s facility is great news,” Representative Sutton said. “It is projected that these solar panels could save up to 33 percent in energy costs. The projects announced today will strengthen Ohio’s advanced and renewable energy sectors, facilitate job creation and retention, and reduce energy costs along with greenhouse gas emissions.”

Awarded projects meet the federal goals of the Recovery Act’s State Energy Program to accelerate renewable energy development in Ohio by creating or preserving jobs and reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.

“Expanding the use of wind and solar energy across Ohio will create jobs in an expanding global market, positioning Ohio for growth for years to come,” Shanahan said. “Recovery Act resources are helping Ohio communities make their own renewable energy while accelerating market-driven job creation in our state.”

A list of award recipients follows below:

WIND PROJECTS

Archbold Area Local Schools (Fulton County) – 0,000 to install a 500 kW wind turbine and integrate the technology as a teaching tool in the classroom. Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners (Cuyahoga County) – million to install a 600 kW wind turbine at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in conjunction with a career and new energy training center. Green City Growers Cooperative (Cuyahoga County) – million to install a 1.5 MW wind turbine to power a 5.35 acre greenhouse and a 40,000 square-foot facility that will process fresh produce for Northeast Ohio. Huron-Wind LLC and City of Huron (Erie County) – 0,500 to install a 100 kW wind turbine. Kenston Local School District (Geauga County) – 0,500 to install a 600 kW wind turbine and integrate the technology as a teaching tool in the classroom. Lincoln Electric Company (Cuyahoga County) – million to install a 2.5 MW wind turbine at its manufacturing facility.

Pettisville Local Schools (Fulton County) – 0,000 to install a 500 kW wind turbine and integrate the technology as a teaching tool in the classroom.

Toledo Electric Joint Apprentice and Training Committee (Lucas County) – 0,000 to install a 100 kW wind turbine to serve as a training tool for 1,000 apprentices.

SOLAR ELECTRIC PROJECTS

Affinity Building Systems, Inc (Montgomery County) – 2,684 to install a 105 kW solar photovoltaic system. City of Cincinnati, Duke Energy Convention Center (Hamilton County) – 2,937 to install a 93 kW photovoltaic array rooftop system at the Duke Energy Convention Center.

City of Cincinnati Parks (Hamilton County) – 1,418 to install a total of 170 kW solar photovoltaic systems at 13 sites in the park system.

Forest City Residential Management Inc., Midtown Towers (Cuyahoga County) – million to install a 350 kW solar photovoltaic rooftop system on three of The Midtown Towers’ residential building complexes. Greater Cincinnati Water Works (Hamilton County) – 5,655 to install a 280 kW photovoltaic solar array rooftop system. Hull & Associates Inc, Bedford Office (Cuyahoga County) – 6,254 to install a 93 kW solar photovoltaic system at its office building in Northeast Ohio. Hull & Associates Inc, PNA Solar Project (Wood County) – 0,782 to install a 250 kW solar array project on Pilkington North America, Inc’s (PNA) Plant 21 site. IGS Energy (Franklin County) – 1,089 to install a 93 kW solar photovoltaic system on their corporate office building. Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland (Cuyahoga County) – 7,479 to install a 76 kW solar photovoltaic rooftop system at an office building built to LEED certification. METRO Regional Transit Authority (Summit County) – million to install a 488 kW solar photovoltaic rooftop system located on its central bus barn. Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH), Summit Facility (Hamilton County) – 2,932 to install a 232.65 kW solar photovoltaic rooftop system. Solar Vision LLC, Athens City Community Center (Athens County) – 1,637 to install a 220 kW photovoltaic solar array system on four carport structures in the parking lot of the Athens City Community Center. Solar Vision LLC, Bexley Police (Franklin County) – 5,328 to install a 117 kW photovoltaic array system on four new carport structures in the parking lot. Toledo Museum of Art (Lucas County) – 2,264 to install a 100 kW solar rooftop system. Toledo Zoo (Lucas County) – 6,837 to install a 103 kW solar system.

SOLAR THERMAL PROJECTS

Great Lakes Brewing Company (Cuyahoga County) – 0,082 to install two hot water heating systems. Parkway Local Schools (Mercer County) – ,080 to install a solar thermal system.

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If you’re in the need of welding equipment but on a tight budget, you will be pleased to know that oftentimes you can get the right tools to get the job done at a fraction of the cost. Many welders who want to start their own welding shop or business are the ones usually interested in buying pre-owned welding equipment.

Purchasing used welding tools is one way to practically stock your arsenal with equipment from the best manufacturers in the industry. Quality new tools are always expensive, so opting for used tools is your perfect bet for inexpensive quality if you know where to look.

There are many factors that need to be considered in purchasing previously-owned welding equipment and other tools. Here are some tips to help you get the best deals in second-hand welding machine:

Before anything else, you need to decide on the brand of the equipment you want to use. It’s always better to choose the reputable manufacturers such as Miller, Lincoln and Hobart. A dynamic, multi-purpose machine would be a fantastic choice because it is capable of doing TIG, MIG, stick welding and other processes.

Cruise the second-hand equipment shops. Many stores have a section for welding equipment and other tools. Chances are, you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for at a very cheap price.

Skim the classified ads. While used welding tools might not be listed, you can still look for moving sales around your area. Call ahead if there’s a phone number provided in the advertisement and see what the seller has. Take note that nearly 500,000 employees in the USA work in factories that do welding jobs. This means that it’s not impossible to find used welding equipment around for sale.

Shop online! If you want to look for more options, visit the online auction shops like Ebay or classified ads sites such as Craigslist, where you will find tons of bargain listings. If you decide on buying the second-hand welding equipment listed in the internet, you should insist on seeing the actual photos of the equipment and inspect them beforehand.

Please remember that second hand welding equipment varies greatly in price. Some tools are much more expensive than the others. But whatever the price of a piece of welding equipment you choose, it is always essential to make sure you get the best value for your hard-earned money!

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Learn proper ventilation for welding fumes in this free DIY video for beginners.

Expert: teacherjon
Bio: Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
Filmmaker: Jon Olson

Learn tips and techniques for post weld cleaning in this free DIY video for beginners.

Expert: teacherjon
Bio: Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
Filmmaker: Jon Olson

A gasless MIG welder is a welder that is used for light gauge welding applications, typically at home. If you are considering purchasing a gasless MIG welder, let’s talk about exactly what you can use this product for and the options that are available for you to purchase.

These welders come in a range of sizes that vary in input voltage from 110 volts to 240 volts.  The fewer volts the gasless MIG welder has, the less power it has for MIG welding.  The duty cycle, which controls how long the MIG welder will run, also varies.  You will want to purchase a machine with a higher duty cycle value in order to get the most bang for your buck.

Also, make sure that the machine that you purchase has high quality parts, as some of the cheaper machines tend to use low quality parts. These cheaper machines do not save money in the long run, as they can go bad quickly.

A gasless MIG welder is perfect for outdoor work, since it is not easily affected by wind, which can disrupt the shielding gas flow on gas MIG welders.  This product would be ideal for farmers and ranchers as they work well on rusty and dirty surfaces such as a fence or trailer.  Some of the top brands of gasless MIG welders include Hobart, Lincoln, and Miller.

When using a gasless MIG welder, you will need gasless flux cored MIG wire. Look for a label on the box that says E71T-GS and you will know that you have the correct wire.  Some of these products come with the wire already included, but depending on how often you use your welder you may want to go ahead and buy extra wire.  The beauty of this type of wire is that you can weld without using the shielding gas, which will save you a lot of money.

When considering which model to buy for home projects, you should get one that will operate with a standard 115-volt home outlet.  Also, do some searching online to compare prices as you can find many different brands of gasless MIG welders available for a reasonable price.  If you want to buy online, make sure you consider the shipping costs. Also, think about what types of materials you will need to do the welding on, as these gasless welders typically work best on thin steel and aluminum.

When using a gasless MIG welder, make sure you keep safety in mind.  Never begin a welding project without first ensuring that you have taken all the proper safety precautions.  Make sure to have welding gloves, welding overalls, and a welding mask to for protection.  You will want to make sure not to put yourself in danger by exposing yourself to the bright lights of the torch, or even worse, burning yourself by not wearing gloves.

Learn more before purchasing a gasless MIG welder.

Experienced welding operators who want to start their own welding workshop are the ones mostly interested in buying secondhand welding equipments. Buying the right secondhand welding equipment is critically important as this is a business decision and entire future growth of the proposed workshop abjectly depends on this secondhand equipment performing well.

There are many different types of welding, but some are much more common than others. Besides, there are several factors that should influence your buying decision when you are in the market for used welding equipment.

You will have to decide on the brand of the equipment – Miller, Lincoln, Esab or Hobart from amongst the many. Should you opt for a multi process machine capable of TIG, MIG, Flux Core, and stick welding or buy different machines for each of the process. Would you want oxy-fuel cutting outfit or plasma cutter and more importantly, whether you need air compressor or electric grinders.

Many professionals opine that multi process machines are unwieldy and cumbersome and you should opt for it only if you have that type of regular work to warrant its purchase.
For your main TIG welding machine and MIG welding, you may visit e-Bay or Craigslist where you will find several bargain offers. If you have restricted floor space, you can opt for a foldable welding table that can be hung on the wall saving you a lot of moving space.

As regards electric grinders you can easily obtain one or two straight grinders as also 4 1/2 inch angle grinders along with a variety of consumables. If you have a regular workshop away from your home, then go for an oxyfuel cutting, welding, and heating kit. You will never regret this purchase.

It is strongly recommended that you have two argon cylinders – preferably owner cylinders and not leased ones.  Keeping a spare owner cylinder will provide you the required time-gap in getting your main cylinder refilled.

Please know that nearly 500,000 employees in the United States work in factories that do welding work. This means there is a lot of used welding equipments around for sale. Because of the wide choice for used welding equipment – people who are hunting for the equipment should do plenty of research before finally buying.

A useful tip for getting good deals on used welding equipments is to search the local Craiglist listings where you will come across some fabulous offers. However, if buying the welding equipments online, you must insist on seeing true pictures of the welding equipment – particularly if you are planning to buy an expensive item like a Miller Syncrowave 250 or 300.  If a seller refuses to provide a real photo, then negotiate no further and call off the deal.

There are several online auction sites where you can find some really good welding equipment. Of course, the most resourceful auction site is eBay. Then there is UBid that may not be as popular as eBay but it can throw some surprise offers. More importantly, when you buy used welding equipment on the Internet, check what kind of certifications and approvals the company that sells them has.

• Continuous output control for fine heat adjustment
• Easy to set-up. Comes with attached input cable and plug
• Easy to operate with full range continuous amperage output control
• 3 year part and labor warranty
• Smooth arc makes it easy to weld with different electrodes, including mild steel, low hydrogen, stainless steel and hardfacing electrodes

Product Description

Features and Benefits:   

• Portable, easy to operate 230 volt stick welder with continuous output control from 40-225 amps
• Produces extremely smooth welding arc at any amp setting
• Can be used for carbon, low alloy and stainless steels from 16 gauge to heavy plate metal
• Includes electrode holder and cable, heavy duty work clamp, sample pack of electrodes and welders guide.
• Continous output control – fine heat adjustment and smooth arc
• Fan cooled for extra thermo protection
• Easy to operate – full range of output 40-225 amps
• Low cost operation – few cents per welding hour
• Optional carbon arc torch for brazing, soldering and bending metal

  

Lincoln Electric K1357 AC 225C Auto Stick Welder