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ElatedKestrel3820

Dec 9, 2023 3:38 PM

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Quote from dirtpeople

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Your welder depends on the welding requirement. My suggestion would be to take a local community college welding class and learn by doing. Then decide what your needs require and don't buy it from HF or YES, but that's just me.

My Dad was a Precision Welder and taught occasionally at a Local Community College… he also recommends " Learning how to Weld " before purchasing a Welder… so you'll know what you need/want. 😎

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ryand7651

Dec 9, 2023 4:01 PM

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Quote from dirtpeople

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Your welder depends on the welding requirement. My suggestion would be to take a local community college welding class and learn by doing. Then decide what your needs require and don't buy it from HF or YES, but that's just me.

Exactly what I plan to do. I am going to take a welding and electrician course.

corndog6700

Dec 9, 2023 5:44 PM

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corndog6700Dec 9, 2023 5:44 PM

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Quote from BraveTeam7995

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get the titanium welder, best for beginners and there's tons of video on youtube about this welder ... u won't regret it

You buy an Industrial Miller (for quite a bit more money), and you'll have a welder you hand down to your kids.

tiggla01

Dec 9, 2023 6:49 PM

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tiggla01Dec 9, 2023 6:49 PM

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Quote from ryand7651

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Exactly what I plan to do. I am going to take a welding and electrician course.

How can I find a reputable electrician course in my area?

tiggla01

Dec 9, 2023 6:50 PM

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tiggla01Dec 9, 2023 6:50 PM

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Quote from corndog6700

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You buy an Industrial Miller (for quite a bit more money), and you'll have a welder you hand down to your kids.

What's an Industrial Miller?

cockadoodle

Dec 9, 2023 6:54 PM

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cockadoodleDec 9, 2023 6:54 PM

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Quote from tiggla01

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What's an Industrial Miller?

Miller is a quality manufacturer of welding equipment and gear. I own gloves,welder, and a welding helmet made by Miler

KYBOSH

Dec 9, 2023 7:04 PM

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KYBOSHDec 9, 2023 7:04 PM

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Quote from ryand7651

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Exactly what I plan to do. I am going to take a welding and electrician course.

Imagine me considering going back to trade school to take advantage of a deal after already going through college and grad school....
SD effect! LMAO

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racebum

Dec 9, 2023 7:27 PM

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racebumDec 9, 2023 7:27 PM

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Quote from dirtpeople

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Your welder depends on the welding requirement. My suggestion would be to take a local community college welding class and learn by doing. Then decide what your needs require and don't buy it from HF or YES, but that's just me.

Have you seen how much community college classes are these days? It's the price of the welder or at least a solid portion of it. Easy stuff like MIG welding, a person can pick that up watching a couple of videos and practicing on scrap steel.

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slaveforthewave

Dec 9, 2023 7:55 PM

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slaveforthewaveDec 9, 2023 7:55 PM

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Quote from dirtpeople

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Your welder depends on the welding requirement. My suggestion would be to take a local community college welding class and learn by doing. Then decide what your needs require and don't buy it from HF or YES, but that's just me.

Used a YES YMW-211P welder all morning... Works great, don't know what you're going on about. For a home gamer, I'm not dropping $5k on a welder when this $750 one does a great job with more features for a fraction of the price. I can understand buying a cheap Hobart or Lincoln if you just want to run MIG on steel since they're reasonably priced, but f you want a spool gun for Al or to run TIG the price for a name brand machine is absurd.

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slaveforthewave

Dec 9, 2023 8:01 PM

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slaveforthewaveDec 9, 2023 8:01 PM

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Quote from KYBOSH

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Imagine me considering going back to trade school to take advantage of a deal after already going through college and grad school....
SD effect! LMAO

This is a hobby that requires skill that's much more quickly learned under the guidance of a professional. To me, it's admirable when someone takes the time to learn a skill outside of their wheelhouse for no real reason other than to grow their knowledge base.

I've got so many courses and programs I'd love to join given the time. Hell, I considered taking a night job at like 1/3 my normal pay to learn CNC machining in the real world. My fiance told me I wasn't allowed to work 14 hours a day though 🙃

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JoeKuta

Dec 9, 2023 10:47 PM

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JoeKutaDec 9, 2023 10:47 PM

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12 DAYS OF DEALS 3
20% OFF ICON
AlI ICON Hand Tool Products*
Valid Only Sunday, Dec. 10
Coupon Code: 15929833

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST • IN-STORE & ONLINE
*Valid in-store, online, and on in-stock items only. Save 20% of All ICON Hand Tools products purchased. Coupon must be presented at time of sale. Cannot be combined with other discounts, promotions, or prior purchases including Inside Track Club Member prices. Other restrictions may apply. Valid 12/10/23 only.

rod4400

Dec 10, 2023 2:16 AM

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rod4400Dec 10, 2023 2:16 AM

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Quote from racebum

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Have you seen how much community college classes are these days? It's the price of the welder or at least a solid portion of it. Easy stuff like MIG welding, a person can pick that up watching a couple of videos and practicing on scrap steel.

For real, the welding course at my local comm college was $900. It was great to get hands-on experience, but still, not cheap

FWIW, we started and spent most of our time with straight-up stick welding to learn a lot of the basics. After that, MIG basically felt like using a hot glue gun.

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ballershanelle

Dec 10, 2023 4:03 AM

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ballershanelleDec 10, 2023 4:03 AM

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Quote from GannMan

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Does the jack go to this price often or is this a grab now kinda thing

Grab it

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EagerCorn513

Dec 10, 2023 6:14 AM

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EagerCorn513Dec 10, 2023 6:14 AM

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Quote from corndog6700

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You buy an Industrial Miller (for quite a bit more money), and you'll have a welder you hand down to your kids.

I have a Miller tig welder, it weighs somewhere around 4-500 pounds and will weld a battleship. The newer solid state welders with microcontrollers and programs have features that make it all so much easier, in a much smaller footprint. I'd get one of those, your kids will be happier for it.

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bhiltz

Dec 10, 2023 1:22 PM

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bhiltzDec 10, 2023 1:22 PM

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Quote from JoeKuta

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https://images.harborfreight.com/...coming.jpg

12 DAYS OF DEALS 3
20% OFF ICON
AlI ICON Hand Tool Products*
Valid Only Sunday, Dec. 10
Coupon Code: 15929833

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST • IN-STORE & ONLINE
*Valid in-store, online, and on in-stock items only. Save 20% of All ICON Hand Tools products purchased. Coupon must be presented at time of sale. Cannot be combined with other discounts, promotions, or prior purchases including Inside Track Club Member prices. Other restrictions may apply. Valid 12/10/23 only.

Anyone else having issues using this particular coupon online? I only get 20% off of one item, not all. May have to head to the store

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