Kangolbrand

Im looking to buy a welder to do my custom exhaust pipeing cat to back... also might use this new welding machine for other metal work.... welding strut bars, little things like that.... So far I found this one to be in my budget.... well it get the job done? if not please show me the way to the right machine. What should I know before buying a welding machine? I want something so I can use off my house electric plug.


Lincoln Electric
Weld Pack HD Feed Welder
Model K2188-1

249.00 at homedepot

or spend a bit more and get this one?

Lincoln Electric
Weld Pak 100HD Wire Feed Welder
Model K2189-1

339.00 at homedepot


http://www.homedepot.com/prel8...elder

9bells

If you want 120v, choices are limited to something like what you have chosen.
They will do the job on thinwall tubing, but a better machine would be nice to run shielding gas etc.
If you had a garage, and wired it 230v, you could get a Miller Econotig, very good buy.
Even a millermatic 175 mig would do too.
Alas, they are out of your budget by a couple hundred at least.

Kangolbrand

thanks for your input... i do have a garage with a 230 but its all the way out on back... plus its not for welding as its a hang out room. Ill see what happens.

Andy R

The good thing is, you can make your own extension cables. Just be safe when determing the diameter of conducting wire based on the length of the extension. 30-40 ft cables should be fine with 10-2 for a 120V unit.

cheapmodz

Generally, especially in that price range, paying more will always get you a better machine that would work better. I'd recommend the more expensive one.

honda_joe

The one for $339 puts out 30-100 Amps and can weld 1/4 in steel.

The one for $249 puts out 35-88 amps which will weld up to 1/8 in steel.