how do you get 220v MIG from socket to project?

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Hi.  New member.  Just got a 220v Lincoln 175HD for some automotive projects.  First surprise was finding out the plug wasn't the same as my drier.  Got that sorted.But now I realize there's no way I can maneuver the welder to my project.  Even though I'm just working in my garage, the 6 foot cord in not enough to actually get from the socket to my project.  I also found out that they don't make extension cords for this stuff.So what exactly do people do?
Reply:Make an extension cord   10 guage wire  match the plugs
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Reply:Originally Posted by AlbieMake an extension cord   10 guage wire  match the plugs
Reply:Go to Craigslist. Search for an RV extension cord. Amazing how many people sell their RV and later discover the cord they forgot to include with the sale.Thanks,HoboLincoln SA200's... at least 15 - 20. They come and go. Growing partial to the "Short Hoods" in my old age. Last count on Short Hoods was 13 in possession.
Reply:You make or buy an (appropriate, in length and wire gauge and connector/plug configuration) extension cord.http://www.milspec-direct.com/50A-Li...Cords-C17.aspx  The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Are you close to me? Seems lately every time I buy something it comes with an extension cord. I now have 3 (maybe 4) 20'+ 10 gauge extension cords and only use 1.
Reply:thanks, guys.  And thanks for the offer VPT.  I found a guy on craigs that has an 25' 30a RV cable sitting around.  I can cut the ends and use teh cable with the plugs I already purchased for my adapter.Thanks!Last edited by james.houston; 08-01-2012 at 05:28 PM.
Reply:once I told him I was going to cut off the ends anyway, guy told me he had a 65' section of 10 gauge cable, too, and that he'd sell it for $35.  Thanks a bunch for the help guys.
Reply:I'd run that on a 50 amp plug, not 30.  Try the stove circuit.  You may find that you pop the breakers using the 30 amp circuit. Originally Posted by james.houstonthanks, guys.  And thanks for the offer VPT.  I found a guy on craigs that has an 25' 30a RV cable sitting around.  I can cut the ends and use teh cable with the plugs I already purchased for my adapter.Thanks!
Reply:The circuit I'm on is 40a, but with 65 ft of extension, it's a good though to keep in mind.  Thanks.
Reply:What a score! 65' of 10G was probably close to $300 new.
Reply:10/3 SOOW should be about $1.25 a foot at current prices."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:I made adapters for both stove and dryer plugs to welder rec. I used old dryer cord and stove cord with factory ends to make a jumper to the welder 6-50P. So that I can use either one if I am welding at someone else's house.  Then with a 50 foot 8-3 cord I can weld about anywhere.
Reply:Originally Posted by Oldendum10/3 SOOW should be about $1.25 a foot at current prices.
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTOops, I have 8/3 cords here. Probably still not that much more I just remember the one cord I had $75 in.
Reply:I just ordered 8/3 SOOW for $1.73/foot.  Shipping wasn't bad, either--I ordered 125', and shipping was under $25.  http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/83soowpowercord.aspx.My local Airgas was $3.69/foot.  When they said that, I asked "American dollars?"  He didn't think I was funny....