Newb Here, Found A Welder, Any Good?
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Newb Here, Found A Welder, Any Good?
Alright, first off first, I am a pretty basic newb here when it comes to welding and fabbing stuff up. I'm good with measurements and that ****, but I really wanna learn how to weld stuff up. Only lookin for possitive comments please. I found this welder http://www.harborfreight.com/c...=6098 . Again, I'm JUST looking for something to get me started, is that thing any good for a beggininer to learn on or is it complete ****? I know harbor freight isn't special, but it fits the pricerange and looks good for a starter kit 
. Plus... there's one by me so I could just go pick it up. I'm looking for a cheap welder, if it busts, oh well at least I can get some learning. Also, any other tips you feel might be helpful. You all seem like nice people after reading in this forum for awhile now and seeing some very creative ideas in that what have you fabbed lately post. I'm interested and would like to learn! Thanks! 
. Plus... there's one by me so I could just go pick it up. I'm looking for a cheap welder, if it busts, oh well at least I can get some learning. Also, any other tips you feel might be helpful. You all seem like nice people after reading in this forum for awhile now and seeing some very creative ideas in that what have you fabbed lately post. I'm interested and would like to learn! Thanks!
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Re: Newb Here, Found A Welder, Any Good? (SiBuddy00)
Yeah that will be a good entry welder...i had the easy mig 101 as a starter and it had no problem with stainless or mild steel... i regret not getting a welder that was argon gas shielded though. It makes the welds cleaner and it is less painful to weld. E mail me with any questions you might have with welding. Andrew_Burchett@mail.msj.edu
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Re: Newb Here, Found A Welder, Any Good? (Electron_LS-Vtec)
Thanks Electron! I'll be sure to do that! Just seeing if there are more opinions. I'll hang an email sometime. I'd really like to get into welding
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Re: Newb Here, Found A Welder, Any Good? (SiBuddy00)
Thats the biggest piece of **** I've ever looked at. Man what kind of idot are you. haha jk ricer noob. Since when did you decided you wanted to open up your own welding shop?
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Includes 2lb spool of wire!
That is a starter kit.
It will do you fine, probably weld up bodypannels, motor mounts, pipes, custom pieces. Just DONT get into anything past 1/4" thick.
-Eric
That is a starter kit.
It will do you fine, probably weld up bodypannels, motor mounts, pipes, custom pieces. Just DONT get into anything past 1/4" thick.
-Eric
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">didnt know welders are that expensive..</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Hope thats sarcasum (sp?)
Good welders go for 2k+
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Hope thats sarcasum (sp?)
Good welders go for 2k+
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hey sorry i cant respond to instant messages on the board yet... just email me with any questions.. Andrew_Burchett@mail.msj.edu
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