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Quick update: I'm picking up a used Hobart Handler 140 this week (provided it's in good condition, of course) and some 1/16" steel tube. Once that's done, I'm going to start practicing and designing my frame. Updates soon to come. Another update: Picked up a brand new Lincoln PRO MIG 140 for...

@Fabroman: Thanks. It was on the high setting; the low setting wasn't particularly effective, and I do believe you are correct. I'm probably going to switch to 1/16" for a lighter kart and get a nice 140 A MIG / wire feed. @toystory: I live in Mississauga, just down the street from Princess...

Yeah, when I started looking at welders I figured big deal, I can just add a 220 circuit. My dad knows how to do that stuff and I have pretty good general electrical knowledge, then my dad informed me that heavy gauge wire doesn't come cheap. How long was the cable you made, and how much did it...

Just tried out the welder on some scrap 2" x 1" x 1/8" tube. That was the first try. I couldn't get the 6011 to arc, so I tried the rods that came with the welder. I don't know exactly what they are but they're 1/16" diameter rods. They seemed to do okay. It's not good by any means but I...

Unfortunately the only 220v outlets in my house are indoors, in my kitchen and basement. My garage only has 110v. When I have my own place, my garage will have 220v circuits hanging from the ceiling (Joy!). I'm going to try and put aside a chunk of my next few pay cheques to get a MIG welder...

@mckutzy: Don't worry about sounding like a jerk; I asked for advice and I know your simply trying to give some. I know the cheap builds you mean, like the wooden door-hinge axle kart. I'm frugal but I know you get what you pay for. As for the scrap thing, I bought some offcut tube in addition...

Hi guys, I don't know how it happened but a few weeks ago I decided I was going to build a kart. I've never welded or worked too much on engines but I've been looking for a project and what guy hasn't wanted a gokart at some point in their life? Anyway, I'm a total beginner but I'm going to...