280zx2by2

i just want something to learn with and to do little body work on the car....

i think this one is 90amp max but they had an arc with with 140 amp for $79
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=44567

also if you guys know of one for under $2oo tellz mez bouts it....

oh and dont forget to post pics of your own cute little welders...

Mhinrichs

That welder is a piece of ****. Trust me on that. Get something adjustable. You know with ***** for WFS and Voltage. None of this min-max switch bs. Also unless you plan on spending a pretty good chunk of change on the gas to run it, get something that lets you change your lead polarity. Gasless wire runs better on neg. spend the extra money get something nice.

http://boise.craigslist.org/bfs/749868172.html

http://boise.craigslist.org/for/753120622.html

I got one almost identical to that.

NismoPick

x2. Argon/CO2 MIG FTW!

CanyonCarver

I normally would have considered that to be a piece of **** myself, but, one identical to that worked very well in a pinch. We were at a racetrack over 300 miles from home when we had some tube breakage. We went to a local tool supply place and picked one of these up and it performed flawlessly. I wouldn't recommend it for any kind of regular use, but for the price, it's definitely something you can learn with and use on small jobs.

I have a miller econotig and a 175 wire feed

Bleach

I'm not a welder, but I've never heard anything but negative comments about Harbor Freight welders.

280zx2by2

iv never realy heard anything positive about harbor freight tools period but there cheap as hell !!!

edit: wow that econotig was about $2000....

i think ill just get this POS one and try to learn with it

260zturbo

u thinks thats expensive. try buying a pulse welder for alum. it would make u cry if u knew how much they are. if u want something to learn on go to homedepot and get urself a lincoln flux wire 110w. its not the greatest but its easy and cheap. u can fork over more and get one that does flux or gas. search if u dont know what flux welding wire is. im on my blackjack II so im tired of typing already.

NismoPick

Welding with a POS will give you POS results. Quit being cheap. $250-$500 will get you a nice gas mig.

Bleach

my engine stand and engine lift from Harbor Freight are great. They have other tools which work fine.

Britney Spears

Mhinrichs

Well I am a welder, and harbor freight is pos. Spend the extra money. The results and satisfaction you get will be worth the money. Hit up craigslist find a nice mig machine that can handle argon. (all good mig can handle flux.) Its easier to lear with the argon mix and the welds look better. I can give you as much advice as I can online when you need it. Until then, don`t cheap out.


Also, I gave in and got certified for B decking today. Pay Raise! I hate B decking its so freaking boring.

CanyonCarver

The welders on ebay, under seller IOS, Indiana Oxygen Supply, are quite competitively priced when you consider free shipping and no sales tax. That is if they still offer those terms. That is for Miller, Lincoln and Hobart brands

280zx2by2

ill have to save up again but im thinking $300 is gonna be the limit on this buy and i will check out craigslist but i dont like ebay

and i get most of my tools at harbor freight(besides stuff i have to use alot like wrences and sockets) and all those little sales they have are awesome!!!

Jamie Spears

EDIT: no welders on craigslist

duowing

I'm gonna take my Uncle's advice. He also said you could go to Sears and get a pretty good gas mig setup for like $500. Even though I'm new to welding, might as well go with something good that will last, and as I get better I'll already have the good welder.

280zx2by2

i didnt think about sears they usually have good quality for a little cheaper price....

NismoPick

Too bad... lots of good stuff you are missing out on.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/tls/736146310.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/tls/757256597.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/tls/748361200.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/tls/747552555.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/tls/743486138.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/tls/737316106.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/tls/736382580.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/tls/723620992.html

280zx2by2

i have to drive all the way to atlanta... CRAP!!!!

NismoPick

So... you want a cheap welder, for CHEAP, don't want to search for one, don't want to drive to pick one up, don't like ebay, oh, and you don't know how to weld.

You are one whiny kid.

280zx2by2

thats why i want the harbor freight one that you guys keep trying to talk me out of...

ok done im going to get the harbor freight one

thanks for all your help and advise....

NismoPick

You thank us, but don't take our advice... nice.

Niku-Sama

i have that harbor freight wire welder, its good for little things or stuff that isnt going to take much punishment, but at the same time i got it onsale for about $50.

280zx2by2

this is exactly what i wanted it for, just little thinks that need fixing and to just learn the basic of all basics to welding...

thanks Niku-Sama and CanyonCarver for giving me the advice i wanted... just kiding thank you ALL... even nismo who dosent know how to take a compliment