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Got one a while back, its small, not much bigger than a loaf of bread but it welds.
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Linus tech tips did one, but he ruined all his cells, so I'd probably look elsewhere.
I like My Playhouse.
also pick up a bench charger like he has. you can dial in the voltage and amps you want to charge at.
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Most of my usage is farm equipment, I have repaired a trailer with 1/4 inch angle and heavy sheet metal. I have added stands to some of my three point attachments and welded a tube jack to my zero turn mower.
I find it starts well and lays a solid bead with the limitation being my skill.
I have an also have an old lincoln stick welder, a multi-process plasma cutter that can stick weld, a titanium flux code welder. I never use the other two stick welders since getting this and returned a titanium stick welder after using the one I have.
The size/weight of these inverter welders is very convenient, easy to grab and throw in the car or truck to take to friends.
I have looked at my notes and the highest power I use on different sticks is 107 amps for a 3/32 7018. I find the 110V adequate for the 1/4 material as well. If I didn't already have the 205 I would get this one.
I would also second the recommendation for the yeswelder true color helmet. I was not happy with my harbor freight helmet(s) compared to the true color auto darkening.
Weld outside with good ventilation, watch some youtubes, practice laying a bead. If it sounds like bacon frying that is good, if it smells like bacon frying you are on fire.....
This is the helmet I "splurged" on.
Happy with the purchase
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Yes Welder true color large viewing window
I have used 6011, 6013, and 7018 sticks but tend to use 6013 for most things.
I use a flux core for thinner metal.
Most of my usage is farm equipment, I have repaired a trailer with 1/4 inch angle and heavy sheet metal. I have added stands to some of my three point attachments and welded a tube jack to my zero turn mower.
I find it starts well and lays a solid bead with the limitation being my skill.
I have an also have an old lincoln stick welder, a multi-process plasma cutter that can stick weld, a titanium flux code welder. I never use the other two stick welders since getting this and returned a titanium stick welder after using the one I have.
The size/weight of these inverter welders is very convenient, easy to grab and throw in the car or truck to take to friends.
I have looked at my notes and the highest power I use on different sticks is 107 amps for a 3/32 7018. I find the 110V adequate for the 1/4 material as well. If I didn't already have the 205 I would get this one.
I would also second the recommendation for the yeswelder true color helmet. I was not happy with my harbor freight helmet(s) compared to the true color auto darkening.
Weld outside with good ventilation, watch some youtubes, practice laying a bead. If it sounds like bacon frying that is good, if it smells like bacon frying you are on fire.....
Thanks for the suggestions. Want to get the right one and only cry once but don't want to break the bank either.
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First weld in 10 years with this on a 120/20a circuit...
Not pretty but tail wheel for brush hog is still holding
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I was turned on to this brand by some guys living in the EU and Middle East who build/rebuild battery packs for their electric bikes--this was long before the electric bike craze hit the USA.
Back then you could buy the spot welder as a DIY kit and assemble it yourself. Now they just sell it assembled.
They have a version intended to be powered by a car battery and a version intended to be powered by a Li-Ion battery pack.
Most likely yes. If the metal is very thin it can get tricky because it can melt. Also make sure that you place your clamp on a connected metal part that is not painted, otherwise it may not conduct. I like those stick welder, cheap and fun. I always look for an excuse to weld
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I was turned on to this brand by some guys living in the EU and Middle East who build/rebuild battery packs for their electric bikes--this was long before the electric bike craze hit the USA.
Back then you could buy the spot welder as a DIY kit and assemble it yourself. Now they just sell it assembled.
They have a version intended to be powered by a car battery and a version intended to be powered by a Li-Ion battery pack.
Alternately, I might just try and fashion a spring-loaded cell holder and make it really simple--and safe.
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Good advice, I'll go to my friend's