Various Yeswelder models on sale at Amazon. Most of them 30-35 percent off. This is the lowest many of these have been according to Camelizer. Been keeping my eye on them for a while, finally pulled the trigger. Here are a couple of the cheaper examples (there are also some in $2-400 range):
$100 - YESWELDER FLUX-135PRO 110V , 3 in 1 Flux Core/Lift TIG/Stick Welder -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CBBHFX5
$150 - YESWELDER MIG-140DS PRO 140A 110/220V Dual Voltage, 4 in 1 Gas MIG/Flux Core MIG/Lift TIG/Stick Multiprocess MIG Welding Machine -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCF841F8
$160 - YESWELDER YWM-160 160A 110/220V Dual Voltage, 4 in 1 Gas MIG/Flux Core MIG/Lift TIG/Stick Multiprocess MIG Welding Machine -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX3VRGW3
$170 - YESWELDER MIG-165DS PRO 165A 110/220V Dual Voltage, 4 in 1 Gas MIG/Flux Core MIG/Lift TIG/Stick Multiprocess MIG Welding Machine -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ2QN89Q
https://www.amazon.com/YESWELDER-...BHFX5?th=1
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But regardless--it kinda depends. What welding process do you want to learn? Have you welded before? How much do you expect to weld?
If you have not welded before, honestly I would suggest passing for now, and finding somewhere to take some classes. Look at makerspaces near you. I say this for two reasons; 1) its very hard to get the foundation of welding down if you don't have someone teaching you. There's only so much you can learn from youtube. 2) There's a lot of gear you need, and it will be expensive. The machine is just one part. You need a hood, gloves, jacket/sleeves, and if you care about your lungs, a respirator. That's not taking into account material and electrodes, and potentially needing to install a new electrical circuit if your current setup can't handle it.
But regardless--it kinda depends. What welding process do you want to learn? Have you welded before? How much do you expect to weld?
If you have not welded before, honestly I would suggest passing for now, and finding somewhere to take some classes. Look at makerspaces near you. I say this for two reasons; 1) its very hard to get the foundation of welding down if you don't have someone teaching you. There's only so much you can learn from youtube. 2) There's a lot of gear you need, and it will be expensive. The machine is just one part. You need a hood, gloves, jacket/sleeves, and if you care about your lungs, a respirator. That's not taking into account material and electrodes, and potentially needing to install a new electrical circuit if your current setup can't handle it.
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They're dirt cheap. If it's like Frenso City College, Weld 1 is twice a week for almost 2 hours, and they'll have a morning schedule class or a night schedule class. It'll be 3 units ($46 per unit) and it'll cover the basics of welding, at least with Stick/SMAW and GMAW in flat and horizontal positions.
Weld 2A covers more stuff like MIG, FCAW, and TIG, oxyacetylene cutting, along with more variety of electrodes for stick, but that's 6 units and like 3 1/2 hours twice a week, and requires you to also take a precision measurements class (Weld 103) either before or at the same time.
Weld 2B (5 units) focuses more on out of position welds and covers more welding materials.
So Weld 1 is just a really easy course to get into and it's cheap. I can guarantee they put MIG into Weld 2A because too many people were grabbing Weld 1 with MIG and then dropping the program.
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I've been eyeing this brands 250amp model to teach my kids on. They have some deals on their eBay page as well.
I ran wire for a 240v 60A outlet to be used for a welder and car charger. Did I mess up and need a much higher amperage outlet?
EDIT Noticed that other welders are on this post as well, but still say for the price this is a great entry level hobby welder or travel welder for an experienced welder.
I ran wire for a 240v 60A outlet to be used for a welder and car charger. Did I mess up and need a much higher amperage outlet?
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