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| gunny |
 Aug 16 2013, 07:52 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 17-October 12 From: Madison Al Member No.: 15,051 Region Association: South East States  |
http://www.harborfreight.com/90-amp-flux-w...iODQ5NCJ9%0D%0A
I have not welded before but I would like to be able to do some tack welding on a few parts (new battery tray....). Will this cheap model work on the 914 steal? I know I could spend more for better but I don't plan on doing a lot of welding just would like to have the capability to fix a few thing. |
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| 914itis |
Aug 16 2013, 08:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
I can tell you this much, I picked that up last year and tried to weld , I almost gave up on welding.
In simple terms, That thing is a dangerous toy. |
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| 76-914 |
Aug 16 2013, 08:08 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,504 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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Gunny, I wouldn't try it w/ that equipment. That being said I'm sure there are people here who's welding talents surpass mine and would have no problem. Flux core is OK for outdoors, windy situations. It splatters a lot. Here is the key. You said you don't plan on welding much. None of us did when we started, either. The fact of the matter is once you begin welding you start finding other things you want to weld and eventually your equipment holds you back. If it's financial borrow a good rig or ask one of the locals if you can "come by" and get a few tips. Most of us would be glad to tack that up for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| rick 918-S |
Aug 16 2013, 08:57 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,464 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Just like buying a 914. Get the best one you can afford the first time. You wouldn't be disappointed.
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| Andyrew |
Aug 16 2013, 09:50 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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| Andyrew |
Aug 16 2013, 10:05 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Your better off renting a welder when you need one. Or better yet search your craigslist for one of the following
Miller Lincoln Hobart If you can find one, get one that works with gas and has a tank. This is a good deal. I would just jump on this. Offer them 250 http://nashville.craigslist.org/tls/4005046203.html Heres another, bit more expensive. This is basically what I use. http://nashville.craigslist.org/tls/4005046203.html |
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| gunny |
Aug 16 2013, 10:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 17-October 12 From: Madison Al Member No.: 15,051 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Aug 16 2013, 08:05 AM)  Your better off renting a welder when you need one. Or better yet search your craigslist for one of the following Miller Lincoln Hobart If you can find one, get one that works with gas and has a tank. This is a good deal. I would just jump on this. Offer them 250 http://nashville.craigslist.org/tls/4005046203.html Heres another, bit more expensive. This is basically what I use. http://nashville.craigslist.org/tls/4005046203.html Thanks, great advice. |
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| 76-914 |
Aug 16 2013, 01:39 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,504 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I paid $500 for my entire used but pristine Miller Mig set up off Craigs List. Rick is right on this one.
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| Jeffs9146 |
Aug 16 2013, 03:48 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
I bought one off Craigslist with a 350QF full gas tank for $150. The welder didn't work so I sold the tank for $200 and sent the welder to Modesto to repair. They charged me $125 to repair including pick up and delivery! I traided one of my CO2 Keg bottles for a small 3lb mixed gas and now have a great welder for $75!!
You just have to wait for the deal to come to you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Aug 16 2013, 04:14 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
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