Of which I do have experience, when I said I have indeed used a HF welder.
Granted it was @1.5yrs ago, but I highly doubt anything has changed in them since them, except the color of the case maybe.
Same as getting a "$30 auto dimming helmet". Sorry, but my eyesight is worth considerably more than $30. Yes bud, you get what you pay for.
The duty cycle is a magic number for welders and plasma cutters. Compare the HF etc ones to a Miller or Lincoln, and the differences are very apparent.
I have yet to meet any competent weldor (yes that is spelled correctly) that claims a HF welder is "adequate". The gun being hot at all times tells me all I need to know. :thehand:
As already said, better to spend a little more money the first time, than have to spend even another $100 when you want to get a real machine...
The OP asked for opinions, as he clearly stated he didn't know anything about welders, and that is what he got.
I for one have used the machines, and came to the same conclusion as most others have. They are a pile of shit.
Martin
Granted it was @1.5yrs ago, but I highly doubt anything has changed in them since them, except the color of the case maybe.
Same as getting a "$30 auto dimming helmet". Sorry, but my eyesight is worth considerably more than $30. Yes bud, you get what you pay for.
The duty cycle is a magic number for welders and plasma cutters. Compare the HF etc ones to a Miller or Lincoln, and the differences are very apparent.
I have yet to meet any competent weldor (yes that is spelled correctly) that claims a HF welder is "adequate". The gun being hot at all times tells me all I need to know. :thehand:
As already said, better to spend a little more money the first time, than have to spend even another $100 when you want to get a real machine...
The OP asked for opinions, as he clearly stated he didn't know anything about welders, and that is what he got.
I for one have used the machines, and came to the same conclusion as most others have. They are a pile of shit.
Martin
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