While I agree that Lincoln and Miller are good, Hobart as well (relabled
Miller so i'm told). I purchased a odd brand called Firepower, it is a
MIg with gas attachment. I took a welding class at the local tech center
for 8 weeks. Learned enough to know I don't know anything type course.
With this welder, I welded up a 24x30 metal frame shop with out any
issues. It is the FP-130 model, my buddy has a 140 Hobart and we got a
better duty cycle than his machine, could have also been technique as
well. Just my .10 worth. I'm sure the one from HF will work fine for
what you are wanting to do for now. It is a stick welder from what I
remember, I would recomend a mig (wire feed), as it is much easier to
learn on. Just depends on what you are comfortable with. Self darkening
mask is good too, but I still use the old school mask, just what I learned
on.
Good luck,
Charlie
> Derf,
> So You are saying that the welder would be an Arc welder with a MIG
> attachment? I am narrowing down some MIGs on eBay as well as craigslist. I
> am trying to keep with the Millers as Frank mentioned he did not like the
> Lincoln also. But I am also shopping for an air compressor so I need to
> spread the cash a little. Any local Lister's, NJ/NY/PA/CT who know of a
> used
> MIG & Air compressor drop me a message.
> Lin
>
>
> On 5/1/07, derf <derf247@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Get a 110V Lincoln welder w/MIG kit. MIG welding is very easy
>> compared to other types of welding. Get a tank of C25 which is 75%
>> CO2 and 25% Argon. Before you weld something important practice on
>> similar pieces of metal to get the feed and current settings right.
>> Get a good self-darkening mask.
>>
>> I have a Lincoln and it is a great little welder. I still think the
>> Millers are a little better, in general. I'm no welder. I just
>> formed that opinion some time back when I was researching welders and
>> talking with people who use them for a living.
>> Cheers,
>> Derf
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