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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 03:13 AM
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http://hjtools.en.alibaba.com/produc...g_Machine.html

i have a chance to get this for 625

includes:

Main unit
Plasma Torch
TIG Torch
Air Regulator
Air hose and clamps
Mounting hardware
Owners manual

Old Apr 21, 2006 | 04:57 AM
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thats the smiley tools welder hotrex was rocking.


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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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That's the unit I'm using, LSD Uses for plasma cutting and who knows what else.
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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how do you guys like it? what else you reccomend that i get with it so i can get started?
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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ummm for a couple hundred more you can get a Miller.
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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I have used one for almost a year for coutless projects. It hasn't failed me yet. Just dont use the crappy tubing it comes with to hook up your gas. Just get some fuel line.
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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couple hundred more? Like what? This is worth the money just for the plasma cutter portion.
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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I agree with CS on this! I have had mine for a few months, Yes I would like to Upgrade and probably will soon. BUt if I was using this for is myself and not actually making product with it, It would be all I need.

I you are a Garage welder want to mae some things for yourself and close friends, It is all you'll need!!!!!
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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i made a few bazillion dollars with my smiley . and it has a high resale value hahaha

cant go wrong for the money.
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 02:09 AM
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Can the Smiley do aluminum?



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