OT- Another welder question., Is this unit worth it? |
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OT- Another welder question., Is this unit worth it? |
mihai914 |
May 1 2005, 03:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Montreal, QC Member No.: 3,697 Region Association: None |
I am to the point where I need a welder ASAP, not just for the 914 but for other cars also.
I did my homework and the most bang for the buck in a 120V small application would be a Lincoln SP-135 Plus, with infinite voltage and wire feed control, followed closely by the Millermatic 135. The best price for these units new are above $500. I tried looking for a used one locally and the shops are all trying to sell them 50 to 75 bucks under the price stated above. Not worth it IMO. I know I also have to buy a bottle and gas, maybe a electronic mask but I should do with a normal one... The big problem is budget, it is zero, zilch, nada. I saw this Campbell Hausfeld for around $200, it comes with a shitty regulator though (no gauges) but it's a mig. Does anybody have experience with this unit, I know it doesn't compare to the above but can it get me through? Should I take the risk? Any help would be appreciated. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) Attached image(s) |
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