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Welder reccomendation?, $500 top end budget |
VaccaRabite |
Oct 24 2005, 11:53 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,456 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So, I need to buy a welder. I have not welded, though I have been wanting to learn for some time. At most I want to spend $500 - I'd rather pay as little as possible for a tool to get the job done. I'll be welding sheet metal - the usual 914 stuff. Bits of the front and rear trunk need to be replaced, and once I have the thing, I am sure Iwill find other things that need it too.
Problem is, I don't know a whole lot about welders. I have read a lot on how to weld. I know that MIG welding is probably the way for me to go. But I don't know what to look for in a welder. Sales folk are going to try and sell me more welder then I need - its thier job. So, I'm asking the folks that know. I probably won't buy one till after the holidays. maybe find sales somewhere... But let me know what to look for. Thanks Zach |
nebreitling |
Oct 24 2005, 12:13 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
i'm also in the market for a mig, and i've been looking at clarke welders.
http://store.weldingdepot.com/cgi/weldingd...epot/index.html i want 220 power, i don't want to spend a grand, and i don't want a harbor freight unit. anyhow, a "220 Volt 180 Amp (No Gas or Gas) Mig Welder 10/2 Year Warranty" for $340 ($400+ after regulator and accesories) seems like a damn steal to me. it's not a miller, but it has an acceptable duty cycle and some nice features. |
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