YotaAtieToo
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Fwiw, I made a short video explaining my little set up.
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Trail welder
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MigGunslinger
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Nice callout in the video!
I made a comment on your first video about the hood yesterday.
chaplinfj60
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Loved the vid.
V30crewcab
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heres what I plan on doing.
Winchested
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I bought a giant set of 25' 2 ga booster cables at Costco to turn into weld cables, need to buy a ground, stinger, some battery post clamps. Can get an endless supply of 7018 and 6011 at work.
7018 is tough to keep being a low hydrogen rod that's supposed to be kept in an oven.
What size rod is best for this setup? 3/32 or 1/8?
7018 is tough to keep being a low hydrogen rod that's supposed to be kept in an oven.
What size rod is best for this setup? 3/32 or 1/8?
That is a well put together video. They attempted to use the alternator on the LS engine to weld with near the end and it only sparks a little. I have done the same and found the alternator fails. I did a little research and found the AD and DR series alternators use "avalanch"? diodes that fail above 15 volt or so.
I have parts ordered to use a external recitfier in an AD244. I will hopefully have some good info if it works.
Winchested
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If I was going the alternator route I'd just spend the $ on the premier its just sorted 100%. Borrowed an alternator weld on an LS engine this past year. Secondary alternator. Had to flip a switch to turn that alt on to output. No throttle control, so had to try and hold throttle to 1500 rpm with your foot. Alternator could handle about 3 min of welding at a time before overheating, the wee little alt fan isnt big enough to cool it.
Not to mention he said he kills about 3 to 4 of them a year.
Was more a pain in the ass to deal with than just dragging out a second battery.
Not to mention he said he kills about 3 to 4 of them a year.
Was more a pain in the ass to deal with than just dragging out a second battery.
Joez
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To go one step further, how often can you get the rig with the welder to the busted rig? If you are wheeling with a group, everyone has a battery. Pull the two closest to the break and you are set.
I've owned a readywelder since the 2nd version was released back in 03 or so. It's been 20 years, I've had to rebuild it once, but the flexibility and portability is unmatched. You can use it to cut, and with a third battery you can single pass 1/2" material. Or, weld a carrier back together and turn it into an orb of traction without the world's best prep.
I haven't run dual batteries in a trail rig since 05. It's never once been an issue. Plus, if the group is continuing on a multi week trip, or you aren't going with everyone, or your rig isnt done and you are right seating, it's easy to hand it off or bring it without your rig. It goes with me whenever I go wheeling, regardless of the rig I take, or if I'm just bombing down in a car to hang out in camp and spot. The portability is a huge win.
Yeah Premier remote mounts the rectifier and adds a 12 volt fan to cool it in the blue box.
SKULLYOTA
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I built one of these a few years ago, seemed to work really well
DIY: OnBoard Welder (OBW)
used my bicycle hand throttle to wind it up to 110V or so and then used 3/32 rod. working on putting it in my current samurai if i can get it and power steering crammed in together.
DIY: OnBoard Welder (OBW)
used my bicycle hand throttle to wind it up to 110V or so and then used 3/32 rod. working on putting it in my current samurai if i can get it and power steering crammed in together.
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Mine is an unregulated ford alternator. I have a pair of 2 gang wall boxes one with a switch to energize the weldernator, an outlet for running tools (grinder mostly) and a voltmeter.
I think 55-60 open circuit voltage ran the 3/32 7018 I had decently, and 80v was ok with the grinder.
I have it switched because turning the alternator off helps it cool down faster.
I think 55-60 open circuit voltage ran the 3/32 7018 I had decently, and 80v was ok with the grinder.
I have it switched because turning the alternator off helps it cool down faster.
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Slander
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Finally got to use the Bunn welder in anger on the last trip. A yj ripped the front shackle hangar off. Worked awesome and I didn't burn my eyeballs out with the chinese leather hood LOL!!!
2big bronco
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I was checking those out last night. The Karnage welder also seems way awsome but at a totallly different price pointFinally got to use the Bunn welder in anger on the last trip. A yj ripped the front shackle hangar off. Worked awesome and I didn't burn my eyeballs out with the chinese leather hood LOL!!!
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I got the karnage and have been really happy with it. Every time I’ve used a two battery welder, it’s been a pain in the ass, that outside of the absolute need to, no one wants to do.
Slander
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It was between the karnage and the Bunn when I was shopping. The karnage is obviously more so my cheap ass didn't want to spend it, and after listening to the Bunns on the snail trail podcast, they sounded like good people who I wanted to spend money with as cheesy as that sounds. Setting it up was quick, the longest part was getting the batteries, but yj dude had his out quick and mines in the bed.
Probably couldn't go wrong with either honestly.
MigGunslinger
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I’ll have my bunn on the IBB UA trip. You can check it out if you break doing something cool.
RunningProblem
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Chi loaned me a welder to fix my rig on Fordyce. He was camping nearby with family and friends, hadn’t ever met me and handed me a welder and a helmet. He was almost happy to do it too.
I mentioned recognizing his voice from the podcast. His reaction was priceless.
Having never used a trail welder, or a spool gun, I’d say the Bun welder is the shit. Easy to hook up. Speed controls work. Packs into the container it comes in easily. When I get another $400 to spend, or Christmas comes around, I’m getting a trail welder and a dual battery setup.
Lagacewelders
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FordFascist
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I built a trail welder out of a mix of eBay, Amazon and Harbor Freight products.
I used these:
Speed controller:
Jumper Cables:
www.harborfreight.com
Spool Gun:
Ground Clamp:
www.harborfreight.com
I found it feeds better than the off-the-shelf welders.
I used these:
Speed controller:
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Jumper Cables:
16 ft. 6 Gauge Jumper Cables
Amazing deals on this 16Ft 6 Gauge Jumper Cables at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
Spool Gun:
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Ground Clamp:
300 Amp Welding Ground Clamp
Amazing deals on this 300 Amp Welding Ground Clamp at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
I found it feeds better than the off-the-shelf welders.
Winchested
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I just built a dual/triple battery set up with 2 gauge battery jumpers. Stick though not a spool gun. I'd rather stick weld on the rig because I can bend rod around dumb shit in the way.I built a trail welder out of a mix of eBay, Amazon and Harbor Freight products.
I used these:
Speed controller:
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Jumper Cables:
16 ft. 6 Gauge Jumper Cables
Amazing deals on this 16Ft 6 Gauge Jumper Cables at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
Spool Gun:
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Ground Clamp:
300 Amp Welding Ground Clamp
Amazing deals on this 300 Amp Welding Ground Clamp at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
I found it feeds better than the off-the-shelf welders.
Friend just got a Karnage welder and another had to borrow it to rewwld his front radius arm uppers that hit his driveshaft (didn't flex his shit out after putting tons in.).
It worked all right from what I saw.
RunningProblem
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Where is the alternator connected? This just looks like two batteries and jumper cables.I built a trail welder out of a mix of eBay, Amazon and Harbor Freight products.
I used these:
Speed controller:
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Jumper Cables:
16 ft. 6 Gauge Jumper Cables
Amazing deals on this 16Ft 6 Gauge Jumper Cables at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
Spool Gun:
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Ground Clamp:
300 Amp Welding Ground Clamp
Amazing deals on this 300 Amp Welding Ground Clamp at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
I found it feeds better than the off-the-shelf welders.
2big bronco
Og irate
You
Can weld for a pretty decent amou t of time (usually more then needed for a trail repair) off of a couple batteries and no alternator
RunningProblem
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For some dumb ass reason (reading comprehension) I read his post as including an alternator in his part list. He probably has them wired to charge while driving.
FordFascist
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Two 60 amp hour batteries will give you at least an half an hour of welding. That’s a better duty cycle than most “pro” welders all of us have.
The alternator path is unnecessary unless you plan on welding every time you’re out. So RunningProblem you should probably get an alternator version.
The alternator path is unnecessary unless you plan on welding every time you’re out. So RunningProblem you should probably get an alternator version.
RunningProblem
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oh you're just HILARIOUS. I would have to get my Jeep fix and out of the garage to go wheeling.
GLTHFJ60
Stupid is as stupid does
I built a trail welder out of a mix of eBay, Amazon and Harbor Freight products.
I used these:
Speed controller:
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Jumper Cables:
16 ft. 6 Gauge Jumper Cables
Amazing deals on this 16Ft 6 Gauge Jumper Cables at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
Spool Gun:
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Ground Clamp:
300 Amp Welding Ground Clamp
Amazing deals on this 300 Amp Welding Ground Clamp at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
I found it feeds better than the off-the-shelf welders.
I like that. Cheaper ready-welder.
GLTHFJ60
Stupid is as stupid does
Another update. Ready-welder is still working great. Forgot a mask this last time, so we had to get creative with 4 pairs of cheap sunglasses, zip ties and a towel.
Winchested
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See their torch ain't too bad as the spool hangs low and still gives plenty of clearance to get the tip around junk.Another update. Ready-welder is still working great. Forgot a mask this last time, so we had to get creative with 4 pairs of cheap sunglasses, zip ties and a towel.
Slander
Team no stickys
That's my one issue with the Bunn welder compared to the ready welder. The Bunn welder is kind of clunky if you had to get into some tight spaces with it.