John,
I bought a Century at Sam's club. It cost $499. The gas hookup was
included but not the tank. That cost another $65 from a gas supplier.
This setup works wonderfully if used for it's intended purpose. It will
weld up to 1/4" plate. I wouldn't trust it on anything thicker. I've
tried it. It also will not produce a good weld in any kind of breeze.
The machine will handle wire up to .030 in diameter. The tension
adjustment on the feed is a little finicky, but once adjusted properly
is trouble-free.
One more thing. The wire comes in a sealed package to prevent oxidation.
I bought some rolls at a salvage store that weren't sealed and had heck
getting them to feed because of the slight oxidation.
Regards,
Mark in MS
MGMagnette@aol.com wrote:
> I am interested in purchasing a MIG welder, need to know:
> 1)Brand
> 2)Model
> 3)Cost
> 4)Where to buy
>
> My Magnette will be in one piece soon!
>
> John
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