Hey everybody,

this morning I got the greatest Christmas present ever from my girlfriend.

A Lincoln E. Welder. Modell: Work Pak 125.

As far as I know Lincoln is one of the best companies with Miller, Howard.
I know the power is plenty for car sheet metal.
I am unexperienced welder no, no experience at all.
So I have a few questions:

- The welder does not come with a gas shield, do I need one for welding Porsches?
- Could I equip the welder with gas?
- What else should I know?



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They have a kit to add the gas. I got mine at Home Depot years ago, but I'm sure they still stock this stuff. Ge tthe tank from the local supplier of gas.

Get some clamps. As you weld, it pushes the material apart.

Your in for some fun.

Here's your conversion kit from Home Depot ........

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Lincoln Electric MIG Conversion Kit with 1/4 in. Regulator with Gauge Model # K2526-1
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You will definitely want to get the MIG conversion kit # K2526-1 for your new welder. You will need a tank of gas as well( 25/75 argon/co2) You can practice with the supplied flux core wire just to get a feel for things but when that runs out you should stick with the best solid core you can get. You will probably find that 25 - 26 wire will be the best for sheet metal work. Also you will want a good automatic helmet......that hand held unit is good for spectators. Also you should try to hang on to that girlfriend.

and as far as not knowing how to weld, lots of city colleges and adult education schools offer welding classes pretty cheap. and totally worth while. learn the basics first....

you guys are slipping..

Cool gift,pics of the gf please

I've met her before and all I'll disclose at this time is that she is a Gorgeous Redhead

I'll second the suggestion to find some classes at the local community college if possible. They'll help guide you through the steps to become proficient and safe.

You'll find that it's also a lot of fun!

Merry Xmas, keep that girl!

U tude mig welding on sheet metal.... Great tips out there

Welding releases toxic stuff you shouldn't breathe...sometimes it's even cancerous (such as Hexavalent Chromium from stainless steel welding). Make sure wherever you are welding is properly ventilated.

thank you all guys!

Yes she is a gorgeous redhead!
But she said no pic and how could I say no today?

I will defiantly go with the kit
and look into some lessons if affordable

Merry christmas too you all!

How is that actually with the four power settings a,b,c,d is that enough or should it be without steps?

Let me know what you guys found in your stuffing!

It's a great little welder and the MIG kit is a must and easy to install, As for the A,B,C,D settings if you flip open the side cover you'll see the Metal gauge and wire guide. You might want to order the cart too, Store's everything and holds your gas bottle

I got the recommendation to run a CO2/Argon gas mix and it works awesome

Welding is one of those things where practice is the key. You have to develop a " feel ", if you don't your either just globbing on metal or burning holes ! For us DIYers it's a little harder because we are not pros and for many of us a lot of time passes between welding sessions. But once you have the feel for it you can weld quite well. For finish work you want to use shielding gas, for working outside go with flux core. A good auto tinting face shield is a must ! And full length leather welding gloves come in handy. A few welding magnets come in handy for holding the pieces you are welding. A brass brush, extra tips and tip cleaner. Have fun.

I have had fantastic results with this same set-up.

I use straight C02 gas and it produces great results.


KT

Seriously, pics of the gf

Talked to Lincoln today because there is more then that one kit...
They told me the new 125's would not be able to be converted anymore...

Return the welder for a unit that can utilize gas.

With flux core only you will be limiting yourself.



KT

Here is a pic is it still cinvertable to mig?

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If it is convertible, it will have an inlet for the shielding gas on the back near the power cord.

You should also see settings inside the flip up access panel for BOTH gas and flux core welding.


If it doesn't have these, not convertible.



KT

sadly no and no to both points!

Also talked to another guy at Lincoln and he found out that I would not be able to get all the parts separate to convert it!

Lets raise the question what is better Lincoln, Miller or Hobart?
I guess a 140 model from ether company is plenty?

You will have no trouble with any of those brands.

Determine what you plan to do and buy a slightly heavier duty unit than you think you will need.


KT