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[josh7owens]

hey guys I'm new to the welding/metal work thing but not new to making stuff. I'm trying to decide on a welder. Its just going to be used for projects like building a go-cart. ect.

which one should I go with?
a) http://www.tractorsupply.com/weldin...-welders/hobart-handler-125-ez-welder-3806489
b)http://www.tractorsupply.com/weldin...mig-welders/hobart-handler-140-welder-3812040
c) http://www.lowes.com/pd_256722-1703...RL=/pl_Welding+_4294857445_4294937087_?rpp=60

also what kind of drill press should I get? I plan on getting a tube bender from hf, tube notcher from northern tools and a 8" grinding wheel. Anything else I need?

Also what size tubing to use? 1-1.25? thickness?

 

[modelengineer]

Angle grinder is a must

 

[josh7owens]

I already have one

 

[T-man]

I would say 1" square tubing with .095 wall thickness. unless its for off roading then the 1.25 with .095 would work fine. just my 2 cents.

 

[KieranM]

Anyone of thoses welders will build a kart no problem. But if you have the money i would buy lincoln 140 amp. Its the best out of the three.

Generally any drill press is grand. You will pay more for a geared one, but i find belts are easier to work with.

http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?gotonode=ViewProduct&method=mViewProduct&productid=6765

Thats the one we have and has never let me down. What ever you decide to buy make sure its a brand name.

 

[devino246]

I dont know how your budget is, im asuming its pretty good based on the welders your considering.

Sears has a pretty nice Delta 12in. Bench top drill press. It may not fit a tubing notcher though:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...+&+Stationary+Power+Tools&sName=Drill+Presses

If you dont mind spending a chunk of change, Lowes has a 15" Porter-Cable floor drill press:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_78742-46069...57557_4294937087_?rpp=15$Ns=p_product_price|1

And Home Depot has a bunch of drill presses:
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...10053&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&langId=-1

If you want a bench drill press, make sure a tubing notcher will fit.

 

[josh7owens]

I'm not on a unlimited buget my no means but I rather buy once, than have to buy twice

Also for the guy the recommended the square tubing...

is that because its easier to work with or what? I would think square would be heavier and more exspensive then round? also most carts are round tubing so it goes with the norm.

thanks,

josh

 

[T-man]

josh, I mentioned square because that is what most of us diy'rs use in our first karts. some will build there first one that way and then do the next in round ( for the chalange )

 

[devino246]

square tubing is easier to fit-up and doesnt require a tubing notcher. The drawback is that square tubing cant easily be bent (that i know of).

 

[josh7owens]

ok thanks, Im designing mine right now in inventer!

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

square tubing is easier to fit-up and doesnt require a tubing notcher. The drawback is that square tubing cant easily be bent (that i know of).

You can bend square tubing. We have dies for it at school, but you obviously wont be able to bend tight radius' like round tubing.

 

[devino246]

All you guys with metal shop at school are sooo lucky.