Derf,
Thanks for the site. Search continues but yes I should get the better welder
being I deserve it : )
I'll keep you posted,
Linda
On 5/5/07, derf <derf247@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> That looks like a good price for that unit, so far. They sell for $699
> here:
>
> http://www.otdeal.com/home.html
>
> Notice the "United Weldin" logos and some phrasing that indicates to
> me that the seller is foreign, "not that there is anything wrong with
> that."(Seinfeld?)
>
> One thing I notice off the bat is a lack of variable wire feed on that
> unit. My Lincoln has 4 or 5 power settings but the wire feed is
> variable. It looks like that United unit has variable power (good)
> but only 3S, 6S, and 10S (cm per second?). Basically, if you can
> control one or the other you can make a feed/power combo that works.
> If you can control both, however, you are that much more flexible.
> You probably know this. From your resume, you know more about welding
> than I do. But, I can make a pretty good bead with my MIG or
> Oxy/Acetylene rig. My dad taught me gas welding and I just bought the
> Lincoln and read up on how to use the MIG. After gas welding the MIG
> felt like cheating. Of course, to make those pretty beads I have to
> practice a little since I only weld once in a while.
>
> I agree with whoever said there are at least two power tools that you
> want to spend extra for and get a name brand, if you can, and they are
> welder and compressor. If you just wanted to put a panel or two in
> the Spridget the other welders would probably work fine. But, with
> your knowledge of welding you owe it to yourself to get something
> better.
>
> I know you will be pleased with the Lincoln. That's why I keep
> pushing it. You buy one and it lasts a lifetime. You hardly ever see
> them for sale used, in good shape, and cheap.
>
> Cheers,
> Derf
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