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Features:
- 4 Functions in 1 of Gas MIG /Gasless MIG / Lift TIG / Stick
- Can take up to 0.9mm(.035") MIG solid wire(Gas MIG) and 0.9mm(.035") MIG FLux wire(Gasless MIG)
- Apply to D100/D200 rolls (<10lbs) of MIG wire
- 200 Amp Gas/Gasless MIG welder with a 50 Amp plug(220V)
- 160 Amp Gas/Gasless MIG welder with a 35 Amp plug(110V)
- Includes:
- 10' MIG Torch
- 10' Electrode Holder & Cable
- 10' Earth Clamp & Cable
- Gas Hose
- 1 Additional .030" & .035" contact Tip
- 110V/220V Adapter
- Brush
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I weld a good bit for stuff which has to stay together. If it's not Miller, Lincoln or comparable (if there is comparable) I'm not wasting my money on it. I've seen lots of "inexpensive" welders which either don't work long or have no parts/service. I look at these low priced things all the time seeking one which is modestly priced but still works. Haven't found that yet.
If you want TiG, budget about 3 grand for a start. You need a foot control high frequency welder, a GOOD gun, a dedicated grinder with a wheel used only for sharpening the
TiG tips and a work area clean of contaminants.
Now, MIG isn't nearly that demanding, but you still need grinders, cutting tools, aprons, GOOD helmet(s), gloves, etc.
110V welders are good for sheet medal and that's about it as they're limited to maybe 110-120 amps. You must have 220V and preferably 50 amp service if you're going to weld much. Otherwise you're better off finding a good welding shop near you and having them do it right. I still use a welding shop for heavy work or aluminum.
As an analogy, I have two lathes, two mills and two drill presses in my shop. But I still use a "real" machine shop for heavy work.
Welding can be fun and you can learn to do it well. But it's not entirely trivial and you will have to spend quite a bit more that $350 to even begin to do it poorly not to mention well.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CBCB...ZH68X
Is it worth the $77 difference?
Since I have 220 in my garage, it seems like it, however, the portability of 110 is nice to have. Hmm.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CBCB...ZH68X
Is it worth the $77 difference?
Since I have 220 in my garage, it seems like it, however, the portability of 110 is nice to have. Hmm.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CBCB...ZH68X?th=1 [amazon.com]
Is it worth the $77 difference?
Since I have 220 in my garage, it seems like it, however, the portability of 110 is nice to have. Hmm.
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I've been welding since highschool (Miller all the way) and it sure ain't rocket science
I've been welding since highschool (Miller all the way) and it sure ain't rocket science
I weld a good bit for stuff which has to stay together. If it's not Miller, Lincoln or comparable (if there is comparable) I'm not wasting my money on it. I've seen lots of "inexpensive" welders which either don't work long or have no parts/service. I look at these low priced things all the time seeking one which is modestly priced but still works. Haven't found that yet.
If you want TiG, budget about 3 grand for a start. You need a foot control high frequency welder, a GOOD gun, a dedicated grinder with a wheel used only for sharpening the
TiG tips and a work area clean of contaminants.
Now, MIG isn't nearly that demanding, but you still need grinders, cutting tools, aprons, GOOD helmet(s), gloves, etc.
110V welders are good for sheet medal and that's about it as they're limited to maybe 110-120 amps. You must have 220V and preferably 50 amp service if you're going to weld much. Otherwise you're better off finding a good welding shop near you and having them do it right. I still use a welding shop for heavy work or aluminum.
As an analogy, I have two lathes, two mills and two drill presses in my shop. But I still use a "real" machine shop for heavy work.
Welding can be fun and you can learn to do it well. But it's not entirely trivial and you will have to spend quite a bit more that $350 to even begin to do it poorly not to mention well.
(well, I'd jump on it now, if I didn't expect to kill/maim myself w/ this)
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(well, I'd jump on it now, if I didn't expect to kill/maim myself w/ this)
This old tony is worth a watch for some inspiration. All his videos are great.
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You also pretty much can't weld without having a good cleaner like acetone and an angle grinder to both clean and prep the metal before welding it, and to grind away any high spots after welding. I have 4 that permanently hang off the edge of my welding table with a grinding disk, a flap disk, a cutting disk, and a wire wheel on each one.
This is not a beginner level welder, for example it has induction control which is rare to find for under 2K, and the included instructions are next to useless, but I also prefer this over any Millers or Lincolns under $1500. This is also not a pro level welder, if I was counting on welding as one of my sources of income, I'd definitely spend the extra 2K and get whatever your local welding shop stocks and has parts for. What it is is perfect for a hobbyist like me that may need to do a roll cage for a race car every few years or make new engine or transmission or seat mounts, but already has experience and doesn't want to spend a couple grand to have something they consider useful at home.
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