Looking at a welder

[snomaker321]

Been wanting to learn how to weld for a while, so ive been looking at welders. Came across this one today, what do you guys think?

http://nh.craigslist.org/tls/1802169053.html

 

[scotts90ranger]

not a bad deal, need a tank for it though

 

[snomaker321]

not a bad deal, need a tank for it though

eventually, ill just start out with some flux core. i wont be welding anything thin nor do i care what my weld look like as long as they hold

 

[MountainMike]

I have one a lot like that, I really like it. Welds like crap with flux core though.

 

[COPPERHEAD85]

Jump on it!

 

[Hopman]

Sno, if you decide to buy it, I'll go with you to pick it up. You'll blow right through Manchester, NH on your way up to Canterbury!

Heck, I'll even buy lunch!

 

[Scrambler82]

Is that 220 volts ?
140 amps @ 220volts will work out great but if this is a 110volt setup think again.
INHO...

 

[Will]

Little 110V Mig works great, even with flux core. I use mine on exhaust pipes and such.

 

[crusin93]

Get it. I think that's a $500+ welder. For "normal repairs" with household current it's good. However it is not designed for anything over 1/8 mild steel. ...and yes you will need a co2/argon tank to do any clean mig welding. A simple rule to remember- the higher the duty clcle the better the welder. That one is 15-25%. My MM140 from snap on is 100% duty cycle, but it cost 15X what that guy is asking. Plus when you outgrow that one in a year, you should be able to re sell it for $300.

 

[COPPERHEAD85]

That will be a great first Welder to learn on.
As you learn it will do more than people will give it credit for.
Get a bottle of 75/25,flux core sucks!

 

[OilPatch197]

Little 110V Mig works great, even with flux core. I use mine on exhaust pipes and such.

I got a Hobart 135 "110v @ 20 amps" works GREAT.

 

[99RangerKrazy]

I have that same welder, I like it a lot. It welds nicely with both gas and flux-core. It does everything I need it to.

And I believe it is rated up to 5/16 mild steel (with flux-core), not just 1/8.

 

[snomaker321]

oh well, he already sold it. the search goes on.

Figures, that was the, price, and one of the brands im looking for.

Thanks for the comments guys!