> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hanna, Mark
> Sent: Monday, July 19, 1999 9:32 AM
> To: 'Philip Hubbard'
> Subject: RE: Welder Recommendations
>
> Hi Philip ,
> I bought a Lincoln SP-125 . It's a wonderful machine . My welds look
> professional after a
> small amount of practice . Service parts are available anywhere . A friend
> of mine bought a cheap
> Mig and had problems with inconsistent welds . This is a bummer as a
> beginner . Is it you or is it
> the machine ? Also treat yourself to an auto darkening helmet . I've never
> been sorry that I bought
> something that was too good . This Mig is a joy to use . Saving a couple
> of dollars may cost you many
> hours of frustration .
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Philip Hubbard [SMTP:hubbard@idir.net]
> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 1999 10:27 PM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Welder Recommendations
>
> Ok good list folks, I've talked to enough people who say even I can
> learn
> to weld so I've decided to stop whining and cringing in fear and get
> a dang
> welder and go at it - though it may or may not be on the '73 sitting
> on
> blocks as I'm still debating that one.
>
> Having consulted the list archives, I feel ok about brining this up
> again.
> The summary of the archives seems to run the course of most of the
> names
> out there: Miller, Lincoln, Tip, Hobart, Century, Daytona...
>
> Here are a few questions to supplement the info gleaned from the
> archives.
>
> 1) What features do I need to look for? I.e., is there a minimum
> amp
> rating (85, 100, etc.) I need? Seems if the wire is not constantly
> hot
> this makes things easier. Also, one where you can make small
> variations in
> heat settings rather than just 4 or 5 preset ones.
>
> 2) Is there a chain that has consistently decent prices?
>
> 3) I can get a Clark 100e for $330 locally. Anyone with experience
> with
> these?
>
> Thanks for any advice.
> Philip
> 1974 Damask Red Midget - Arioch, Lord of Chaos
> 1973 Damask Red Midget - project car
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