What is a good arc welder to buy?
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Originally posted by willy j View PostHow do you know your a good welder? Ha ha just jokin
Here is FINEST arc welder available in the world today. Need any more info?
If you hurry you can get it on sale.Last edited by Bistineau; 03-15-2014, 09:53 AM.
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In some areas, used AC "buzzboxes" go from $50. - $150. and AC-DC versions are $150. - $250. Some of the common ones:
Lincoln AC 180, AC225
Miller Thunderbolt
Hobart Stickmate
AIRCO Bumblebee - crank type (Miller)
Century
Sears/Wards (many are rebadged Century)
Marquette
Mid-States
Forney
Dayton
Next up $250. - $500 would be Lincoln Idealarc 250, Miller Dialarc 250, AIRCO (rebadged Dialarc or Miller 250).
Originally posted by nfinch86 View PostA " Welder " is a machine.......... A "Weldor " is a Person ! Ha ha Not Jokin !!
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Not necessarily. Look at very old books printed before 1800. "Welders" were people who forge welded stuff because there were no welding machines.Last edited by USMCPOP; 03-15-2014, 10:57 AM.Miller stuff:
Dialarc 250 (1974)
Syncrowave 250 (1992)
Spot welder (Dayton badged)
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I would recommend a dynasty 700. You can hook up a stinger and really burn some rod.
Also, you will only be able to buy it if you drive a Chevy. All other trucks will break the welder. You can also only use it around john Deere tractors while carrying smith and Wesson for protection. If you deviate from these rules at all the welder will break and will not be covered by warrantyMillerMatic 251
Maxstar 150 STH
Cutmaster 42
Victor Journeyman OA
A rockcrawler, er money pit, in progress...
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Welcome to the forum
Hello weldmaster, pay no attention to the hecklers from the peanut gallery. The question you ask is very common. What do you want to weld with the machine and your skill level will determine the best choice in selecting a welding machine. If your doing steel and depending on thickness can help determine where you want to be looking. If your in to learn and have the possibilities for growth and expanded options also will help you determine your ideal machine. Their are numerous options, you could go with a small mig unit for lightweight fab and repairs or you could choose a stick / Tig machine that can do more specialty work. How often do you intend to be welding? If you have done any welding before? I would try to borrow or rent a few types that best suit your needs instead of forking out a bunch of cash on a new one.I have a welding addiction
...the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask
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Originally posted by sturugged View PostHello weldmaster, pay no attention to the hecklers from the peanut gallery. The question you ask is very common. What do you want to weld with the machine and your skill level will determine the best choice in selecting a welding machine. If your doing steel and depending on thickness can help determine where you want to be looking. If your in to learn and have the possibilities for growth and expanded options also will help you determine your ideal machine. Their are numerous options, you could go with a small mig unit for lightweight fab and repairs or you could choose a stick / Tig machine that can do more specialty work. How often do you intend to be welding? If you have done any welding before? I would try to borrow or rent a few types that best suit your needs instead of forking out a bunch of cash on a new one.
If you are looking for a decent entry level stick machine... USMCPOP's list will be useful as well...
We all had to start learning somewhere.... no shame in that...
In addition... there is a lot of useful free info in the "Improve Your Skills" area of "Resources" that you might find useful..
Last edited by H80N; 03-15-2014, 05:12 PM..
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Man that baby is vintage iron ! I like it.
For fifty bucks id buy that and dust it off and put it in the living room next to the couch. Im kind of a tool addict though. Must be a welder thing, If it still works though seriously that would be a great unit just to have and use once and a while. Guess id have to get a restored Sa-200 with a countertop for an island in the kitchen or man cave to match it then. I might be onto something i think..... Gotta have some blue ones to balance it out though.I have a welding addiction
...the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask
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