Clarke 130 mk2 question tips, etc..

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I bought a used Clarke 130 MK2 Gas only 110v mig.  I got the whole deal for a steal i think on my part for 80 bucks.  I tried to burn some metal, with the stupid fluxcore the guy put in the box, but of course you cannot change the polarity.  So that was more or less a light show but at least showed me it arcs.Now i'm trying to source out parts for the gun.http://www.usaweld.com/Clarke-MIG-We...e-mm-parts.htmthis is what i found so far.  is this my only option to order parts for the gun?  it says it's a "Tweco Mini MIG Gun Parts"  So is it possible to find something at my local welder shop?Secondly it's a 110 box and probably not going to do the best welds. so far i've been reading that co2 burns hotter but isn't so nice as the argon/co2 mix.  Read mixed reviews on this as well.  If i decide to do just co2 what regulator do i use?  Thanks guys for everything, i'll be standing by to get schooled!
Reply:HF regulator- comes with the CO2 adapterhttp://www.harborfreight.com/regulator-gauge-94841.htmlEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Pic of your gun?Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by GamblePic of your gun?
Reply:I had a 130 en years ago and I got tips and other gun parts at my lws.
Reply:Originally Posted by Cnc BrianI had a 130 en years ago and I got tips and other gun parts at my lws.
Reply:Looks like standard consumables.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by dem0nk1dwhat was the biggest job you did with it.  I want to do bike frames and what not.  So i'm not sure if it will be able to penetrate something like that..  Also needs to be structural as well
Reply:Sweet, got back from the Welding Supply Store and the guy said if i use co2 i need a co2 regulator.  But as Broccoli1 said i could use the regulator HF sells and use the adapter.  Now is it better to just buy a used bottle.  Airgas wants 150, and some kind of crazy 99 year lease or something.