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| yenningComity |
 Nov 15 2007, 03:32 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 27-August 07 From: Carmel Indiana Member No.: 8,047 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I found a Firepower 120 used for 225 and was wondering if this would be a good setup to start working on my teener?
specs Clicky I am on a tight budget and would really like to be able to learn to weld over christmas break. So any input would be appreciated. |
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| tdgray |
Nov 15 2007, 04:14 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
A better bet would be a Lincoln Electric 110 from Home Depot. Proven name... upgradable to MIG gas.
Had mine for eight years... love it. |
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| Rand |
Nov 15 2007, 04:15 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
If you're on a real tight budget you can find cheaper deals:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=55167 Miller and Lincoln are better names. MIG with shielding gas makes nicer welds, but the 110 flux-core welders are fine if you aren't welding anything heavy. The main thing is learning good technique. Don't just run a straight bead - learn to melt deeply into both pieces and get a fish-scale pattern going. Take a class or spend some time with an experienced welder and learn it right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| jaminM3 |
Nov 16 2007, 06:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 23-March 07 From: SLC, UT Member No.: 7,619 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I just started welding with my Lincoln 135 with gas and it is pretty simple. The instructions that came with it are great. It has a table that shows what settings to have the power and line speed for different thicknesses of steel. I am not the best, but I am happy with what I have been able to do with no training.
Good Luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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