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aresridingflat
01-24-2006, 05:12 PM
Hey all

Was wondering if this welder http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00920686000&tab=des#tabs

would be suitable to do some fabricating on the heep....namely skids, I also have other small projects around the house that I could use it for, and can ge ta very nice price on a used one...

Will

Krash80
01-24-2006, 09:55 PM
Tweco-type torch with full on/off safety control. Operates on 120V current. 40 percent duty cycle at 60 amps. Complete with MIG gun, face mask, starter wire spool, hammer/brush and cart. CSA approved. Includes pair of welding gloves.

40% duty cycle @ 60 amps??? It sounds like it's just a sheetmetal machine.
For what they're asking for that welder, you could probably get a really nice stick welder that's cabable of welding thicker stuff than you'll ever use.
I don't get why everyone thinks they NEED a MIG for their first welder. Sure, they're nice, but if you want one capable of welding thick metal you're looking at some serious cash.
I built everything I've put under my jeep (i.e. LOTS of 1/4" stuff, some 3/8 and 1/2" thick stuff) with a 30+ year old 250A AC stick welder that's probably worth less than 50$.
I recently got a 300A Millermatic MIG w/ digital readouts that has a 100% duty cycle at 260A, and while it's a nice machine, I still prefer doing flat welding (stuff that I can lay flat on the ground or put in the vice) with my old stick welder.

A MIG is basically a luxury welder, and if you're going to bother getting one, you may as well get one that has the power to do anything you need.

-Ron-

Jim311
01-24-2006, 10:34 PM
Pay an extra 100 or 200 bucks and get a Lincoln or Miller 135 amp 120V box. I have the Lincoln Pro Mig 135 and it works great for anything about 1/4" and I can carry it anywhere.

CurtP
01-24-2006, 11:38 PM
Aren't those shitty Craftsman welders made by Century? Personally, the only three welders I'd consider are Miller, Hobart and Lincoln.

I think my dad still welds with his old buzz box. That man can do some amazing things with that old thing - he definately knows what he's doing. I don't think he got a MIG until recently and I think he still prefers stick.

geberhard
01-26-2006, 07:40 PM
I have the Lincoln 3200 HD, and it kicks ass, I think the best you can have on a 110V, 135 AMPS, and just got a MIG bottle for it. Check homedepot.com :)

nate
01-26-2006, 10:09 PM
Personally I wouldn't consider anything smaller than a 175amp MIG.

geberhard
01-27-2006, 11:56 AM
"...would be suitable to do some fabricating on the heep....namely skids, I also have other small projects around the house that I could use it for"

Yep, a 175 MIG is very practical around the house :P

fr3db3ar
01-27-2006, 06:01 PM
220V are best all around.......when you have a 110V you find out how many "friends" you have.......cause they all want to "borrow" it :smt064