welder
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Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by vman
Mig is easier than ars,but if you learn to arc weld you will be able to mig in your sleep.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Roseburg, OR
The nice thing about taking a welding class is that your stuff will get pressure tested and you will know exactly the difference between a good and bad weld, strength-wise. I took basic metals in high school, and though I really didn't do much welding until a couple of years ago, when I did pick up a MIG, I had an idea of what was strong and what wasn't. Community colleges have basic welding classes for the public, I'd say check out one locally before you even buy a welder.
Its Comin Right for us!
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: GA
dont waste your $$ on a little welder....if your only going to have one welder, at least get one that can handle 1/4" AT LEAST
i would suggest a lincoln AC/DC stick welder...225 amp, the dc is soooooooo smooth, and you can weld anything you will ever want on ac....they are cheap as well
i would suggest a lincoln AC/DC stick welder...225 amp, the dc is soooooooo smooth, and you can weld anything you will ever want on ac....they are cheap as well
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From: Spokane, WA
Good call KO, that's what we used at the house forever as the MIG went to the shop. They're pretty cheap new, dirt cheap used and can be found anywhere. They also last a lifetime.
No shipping available but just to give you an idea: http://cgi.ebay.com/Lincoln-Arc-Weld...QQcmdZViewItem
No shipping available but just to give you an idea: http://cgi.ebay.com/Lincoln-Arc-Weld...QQcmdZViewItem
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: GA
i would really suggest coming off the hip and getting one with ac and dc capability too, i didnt and im kicking myself for it, i paid 225 new for my lincoln 225 ac stick, i think the ac dc was still under 300 brand new?