My dad's looking into buying a welder, and he tends to buy craftsman everything. Personally, I'd rather just go with a miller or lincoln and be done with it, but I digress...


Are these any good?
Happy friday!

 

Best comparison I can give is, that I had one back in the day. Now, I currently have the LOWEST model Lincoln MIG. I used each for simple/cheap exhaust work, and body work. I personally really don't see any difference. I didn't expect wonders from either machine, and both welded all my automotive needs adequately. I really can't speak against either one, because both served me well.

In case your wondering, the only reason I ended up ever getting rid of the craftsman, was because I was tight on cash at the time and sold it. I know the guy that has it though, and he still uses it all the time. So, it's been goin good for about 7 years now.

 

if theres one word you always hear after craftsman its warrenty. add lifetime in there too.

sounds like a solid unit! make sure it has a warrenty.

 

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sounds like a solid unit! make sure it has a warrenty. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Lifetime warranty is on hand tools only

I doubt VERY seriously the welder has it.

 

Craftsman welders have a limited 1 year warrenty. I've had a flux core craftsman welder for about 3-4 years, the things works flawlessly. Its great for small projects but its definatly time for a Miller

 

are you talking about this welder? If this is the one you are talking about then try and find a local dealer who sells clarke welders. This model is just a rebadged version of the clarke 130en model for a little more money. There isn't that big of a price difference between these too but if you look and the craftman 180 220v and the clarke 180EN 220v there is about a $300 dollar price difference for the same welder. Either way this is a good reliable welder based on what I've heard about the clarke welders.

weldingdepot.com has good deals on clarke welders if you wanna take a look.

 

ive got the clarke model and like said above , it has never let me down

 

clarke also has 10/2 year warranty. 10 on the welder's transformer and rectifier and 2 on the entire unit.

 

rent a 110v welder before you purchase one and determine if it fits your needs.

Personally, I think they suck *****.

 

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Agreed. I have a Lincoln 110V welder for light stuff at home and I thought it wad fine. We just got a similar model at the shop but running on 220V and it kicks the **** out of the 110V unit, even with very similar specs. I don't have to run it on the highest amperage setting to get penetration.