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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 07:46 AM
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Default harbor freight 171 mig welder on sale this month

a lot of people have had success with this mig. if you looking for a budget mig, for $200 you cant go wrong. for a few extra buck get the replacement plan

the coupon is for itc members. it will work without the car. if they ask you for the card lie and say you just signed up the day before and its not active/you dont have it on you.



http://insidetrackclub.harborfreight...der-93793.html



Description of Chicago Electric Welding Systems 93793

This is one versatile welder, complete with six dial-selected output settings. Comes set up for Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) for hassle-free operation at the start. Add gas components for full MIG welding with shielding gas later on.

* Manual wire feed speed control, handles spools up to 10 lbs.
* Dual groove knurled drive roller
* Thermal overload protection with indicator light
* 7 ft. welding cable with gun
* 7 ft. ground cable with clamp
* Convenient pull handle
* Smooth rolling wheels and swivel casters for easy transport
* Gas cylinder platform with chain (cylinder not included)
* Overweight Item subject to 14.95 additional Freight Charge.

Input: 240 volts, 30 amps, single phase, 60 Hz
Rated output current: 35 to 140 amps
Rated output voltage: 16 volts @ 140 amps
Max open circuit voltage: 32 volts
Duty cycle: 40% @ 140 amps
Wire capacity: 0.024" to 0.030"& 0.035"
Wire feed rate: 37 to 812 inches per minute
Weldable materials: Mild steel, low alloy steel, and stainless steel (not suitable for aluminum)
Material thickness: MIG: 22 gauge (1/4" thick), FCAW: 22 gauge (3/8" thick)
Includes: Spool of 0.030" flux-cored wire, two spare contact tips (0.030"/0.040"), handheld face shield, chipping hammer with wire brush, multi-purpose wrench
Shipping Weight: 99.18 lbs.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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can i just print out that coupon, or do i need somethinbg else
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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the coupon is for itc members. it will work without the card. if they ask you for the card lie and say you just signed up the day before and its not active/you dont have it on you.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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print the coupon out black and white and cut out the inside track part on the top, they prob wont even notice..............
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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hoping to get this nest week. they have 25% off coupons today
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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ok, i finally made room in my budget to get this tomorrow. ill go after work. ill report with pictures.......
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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try to weld some **** too. if they got a gas option, get the gas welder. flux core is a pain.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 03:29 AM
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this welder does do gas.............................
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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nice, does it include the regulator and lines with the welder? i know HF likes to sell that separate some times.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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no regulator or line.

the regulators where on sale a few months ago for like $14, i grabbed 3 then.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Default Re: harbor freight 171 mig welder on sale this month

I been wanting to buy a welder just to start experimenting.
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Default Re: harbor freight 171 mig welder on sale this month

i picked mine up yesterday. put it together today





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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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did they accept the black and white coupon with the top cut off?
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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yup, dident even ask for the itc card. its worth a shot, and if they do ask for it say you just signed up online yesterday and the account isent active yet. either way the coupon orks without the card.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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sweet man now throw down some beads and join some steel!
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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How does the machine perform?
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Yeah, how good is it?
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Default Re: harbor freight 171 mig welder on sale this month

How much was that little tank of gas? I need a small one like that for the tri mix.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 04:40 AM
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Default Re: harbor freight 171 mig welder on sale this month

tank is usually $89 to fill was like $20

when i brought the tank it was on sale for $60 ish
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 04:41 AM
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Default Re: harbor freight 171 mig welder on sale this month

machine works good, i dont have any pictures. i havent used mine yet, but we did use my friends the we got at the same time. did some exhaust, floor pans in a 75 impala and other misc things. no complaints.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Default Re: harbor freight 171 mig welder on sale this month

Did the wire get stuck in the gun at all. I bought a cheap welder before and that is what happend all the time!
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Default Re: harbor freight 171 mig welder on sale this month

no. it actually feed pretty well. i have used 3 or 4 of the HF welders and havent had any problems.

are u sure the correct size wire was being used with the right tip nozzels? they do come in different sizes.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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yeah, it was just a really cheap welder. I have been welding for about 3 years I just had to sell my Hobart welder about 5 months ago. I am realdy to get back into it but I don't have $500-$600 for another Hobart.

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