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Old 04-22-2017, 08:23 AM
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Default Motivation, talent, time, experience and yes money.

Bill Funk,
My opinion is not based on a hobby perspective having 25 + years in auto restoration. It is from a get started view. What starter has $2000.00 to put into a welder and what start up shop has access to 40 amp 208v single phase let alone 3 phase. If you can't wire your electrical yourself there goes some $800.00+ for a sub-panel providing your house has a 200/150 amp main brake box. There is no doubt that O/A welding is the way to go and you are half way there with a cutting torch, bottles and a cart. Consider the learning curve for O/A welding vs plug in and go for mig welding. No one starts out as a professional with professional funds. It is a evolving process based on motivation, talent, time, experience and yes money.
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