On Feb 13, 2006, at 10:53 AM, Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
> John:
>
> Good point. I had blocked out those very unhappy memories. I think I
> still have blind spots from being flashed by the hot all the time
> wire.
>
> I think I may have had the same brand of welder. Luckily I think all
> the units currently on the market are trigger on power only.
>
I don't know about Sears welders, but I bought a El Cheapo Harbour
Freight 110v Flux Core welder that had this same setup. Set the
stinger down on my steel work surface and it would flash you to
blindness. I used it maybe twice with poor results and sold it at a
yard sale for 1/2 what I paid for it, and was glad to get that much.
I then bought a Hobart 110v Flux Core/Mig welder at a local Feed and
Farm supply superstore and I couldn't be more pleased. Add the auto-
darkening helmet I bought and the amount of control is simply amazing.
Kevin
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