"Back in the day", when I was doing a lot of die cast mold work, I did a lot of Tig and Stick welding. Now that I'm retired I've come across a lot of little projects I've been putting off, that could use a small welder to accomplish. So I bought a nice small, compact Mig unit from Harbor Freight yesterday. This particular model was out of stock, so I had to drive up to Kingman to get it. (They only had 1 left, and the guy was nice enough to hold it for me until I got there).
If this thing works out, next on the list is a Plasma Cutter, then a nice Tig unit. Like most tools, these things can quickly become a big hole you throw money into. But it keeps me out of the bars, and away from TV that has nothing on it but crap now a days. The unit itself is nice, small and light for it's size. It gets real good reviews, and I watched a bunch of You Tube videos on it. It can weld up to 1/4" with no problem. Which for right now, is enough for me.
I have a nice 30 Amp RV plug at the back end of my property, that will run it with no problem. And it's far enough away from the house so the wife won't have to worry about me burning the place down. Or holding the dog, while she hides under the dining room table when I crank it up.
The upside is it's nice and light, with simple, easy to use controls. Downside is a short (30%) duty cycle.
I can live with that for what I'm going to need it for. I'm not going to be setting the keel on Destroyers. Now I have to get all the crap that goes with it. Consumables, (tips, wire, etc.), Gloves, welding mask, apron. It should be fun.
If this thing works out, next on the list is a Plasma Cutter, then a nice Tig unit. Like most tools, these things can quickly become a big hole you throw money into. But it keeps me out of the bars, and away from TV that has nothing on it but crap now a days. The unit itself is nice, small and light for it's size. It gets real good reviews, and I watched a bunch of You Tube videos on it. It can weld up to 1/4" with no problem. Which for right now, is enough for me.
I have a nice 30 Amp RV plug at the back end of my property, that will run it with no problem. And it's far enough away from the house so the wife won't have to worry about me burning the place down. Or holding the dog, while she hides under the dining room table when I crank it up.
The upside is it's nice and light, with simple, easy to use controls. Downside is a short (30%) duty cycle.
I can live with that for what I'm going to need it for. I'm not going to be setting the keel on Destroyers. Now I have to get all the crap that goes with it. Consumables, (tips, wire, etc.), Gloves, welding mask, apron. It should be fun.
Easy-Flux 125 Amp Welder
Amazing deals on this Easy-Flux 125Amp Flux Welder at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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