DC Welder/AC Generator

[Ken]

Hi All

At our last meeting we talked about maybe getting a DC Welder/AC Generator.  Just to give you an idea about price, the one in the link below is $1700.00.  Add to that the cost of a Welding Helmet, gloves , rod and etc.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200631802_200631802

We also talked about an air compressor.  A gas powered 150 psi is about the same price.

http://www.amazon.com/Industrial-Air-IHA9093080-ES-30-Gallon-Compressor/dp/B0083FBE0Y/ref=sr_1_6?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1462366900&sr=1-6&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A7152134011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A7065987011

An electric one, that could be run with the Welder/AC Generator is about $700.00.

http://www.amazon.com/Industrial-Air-IPA1882054-20-Gallon-Compressor/dp/B002MKP5JC/ref=sr_1_10?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1462367092&sr=1-10&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A7152134011%2Cp_n_power_source_browse-bin%3A9060579011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A7065987011%7C7065986011

There is also the option of a 3-in-1 Air Compressor/Generator/Welder. 

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200629320_200629320

I think something that would be used more and is a lot cheaper is a power washer. about $300.00

This is just informational.  I am not recommending anything.

[Paul Hittie]

I think something that would be used more and is a lot cheaper is a power washer. about $300.00

This is just informational.  I am not recommending anything.

Personally I think the club purchasing any type of durable equipment other than trail maintenance tools is a waste of our money

[StingRay66]

One of the issues I see is if we purchase any of the above we will end up having to buy a new trailer because I don't think even a gas compressor will fit in the door of our current trailer. 

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[Ken]

I said in the meeting that a generator will not run a welder, I meant an arc welder it will run a smaller wire welder.  That would be a cheaper way to go.  A wire welder can be had for about $650.00 and can be run with a 6500 watt generator, that is also about $650.00.

One problem with buying any of this stuff is how do we keep it from being ripped off.

[StingRay66]

I bought a GenRac brand 6500watt gen. at Costco for about $800 and for the club you can get a Harbor freight flux core wire feed welder for $100.


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[J's Jeep]

Personally I think the club purchasing any type of durable equipment other than trail maintenance tools is a waste of our money

I agree.  The only time the trailer is used is for trail maintenance where we don't have major break downs to need such expensive equipment.

[zaqs_dad]

My .02, maybe we should stock up on spare parts and bring the trailer to events.  Parts like  axle shafts, u joints, fluids, and common mechanic tools (13mm-22mm). I'll chip in some shafts and a spare tie rod.

[Yellow TJ]

I do not believe the club should be buying tools with club money.

[StingRay66]

Or maybe we could buy one of these for Moundsgiving, Camping events, or club picnic?


http://www.amazon.com/Bellezza%C2%A9-Wedding-Outdoor-Removable-Side-Wall/dp/B0141JMLS4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462809845&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=10+x+10+canopy&psc=1

or
http://www.amazon.com/Palm-Springs-Gazebo-Canopy-Sidewalls/dp/B004V2IIB6/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1462810040&sr=8-24&keywords=10+x+10+canopy

or
http://www.amazon.com/Outsunny-Canopy-Party-20-Feet-Royal/dp/B00IYZB6JM/ref=sr_1_55?ie=UTF8&qid=1462810150&sr=8-55&keywords=10+x+10+canopy

or
http://www.amazon.com/Eurmax-Professional-Outdoor-Aluminum-Commercial/dp/B00PAFM45O/ref=sr_1_60?ie=UTF8&qid=1462810229&sr=8-60&keywords=10+x+10+canopy

or
http://www.amazon.com/Clevr-Canopy-Wedding-Outdoor-Pavilion/dp/B00YYSKWDE/ref=sr_1_70?ie=UTF8&qid=1462810353&sr=8-70&keywords=10+x+10+canopy

or
http://www.amazon.com/Harddrive-Drive-10X20-Canopy-810-9905/dp/B00T6JC3J2/ref=sr_1_123?ie=UTF8&qid=1462810489&sr=8-123&keywords=10+x+10+canopy


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[StingRay66]

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5565536818.html

[NewRide]

If we are going to stock the trailer with anything how about we start with a good full set of tools .... you know something like a 200 piece craftsman set or something similar . In all the years I've been hitting the trail clean ups there has never been a need for a welder of air compressor ......