Just how big of a POS is this HF welder?
http://www.harborfreight.com/90-amp-flux-wire-welder-98871.html
The reviews all sound good if you use Lincoln wire & tips but I don't know jack squat about welders. One big thing the scares me about this HF is the gun is always hot.
Searching here & elsewhere point me to a low end Lincoln, Miller, or Hobart, but that's at least $300. I know you typically get what you pay for something. I want (need) to learn how to weld. My schedule does not allow me to take classes at our local CC so I want to buy one & practice. I do not have 220 and will always be using it outside. First project is replacing the sills with rectangular tubing. I do have a welder friend down the street who will check my work.
Here are the more realistic ones I am considering....
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLK-WE6441/
http://cgi.ebay.com/Hobart-500521-Handler-125EZ-Welder-w-Warranty-500521R-/370433384819?pt=BI_Welding_Supplies&hash=item563f8ce173#ht_3003wt_786
http://www.sears.com:80/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00982888000P?blockNo=17&blockType=G17&prdNo=17&i_cntr=1285974378146
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00920580000P?prdNo=18&blockNo=18&blockType=G18
http://www.weldingmart.com/product_detail.cfm?pid=7711&stateful=D947BF06A885DB0D477D707121934FF8
Any & all input is appreciated.
http://www.harborfreight.com/90-amp-flux-wire-welder-98871.html
The reviews all sound good if you use Lincoln wire & tips but I don't know jack squat about welders. One big thing the scares me about this HF is the gun is always hot.
Searching here & elsewhere point me to a low end Lincoln, Miller, or Hobart, but that's at least $300. I know you typically get what you pay for something. I want (need) to learn how to weld. My schedule does not allow me to take classes at our local CC so I want to buy one & practice. I do not have 220 and will always be using it outside. First project is replacing the sills with rectangular tubing. I do have a welder friend down the street who will check my work.
Here are the more realistic ones I am considering....
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLK-WE6441/
http://cgi.ebay.com/Hobart-500521-Handler-125EZ-Welder-w-Warranty-500521R-/370433384819?pt=BI_Welding_Supplies&hash=item563f8ce173#ht_3003wt_786
http://www.sears.com:80/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00982888000P?blockNo=17&blockType=G17&prdNo=17&i_cntr=1285974378146
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00920580000P?prdNo=18&blockNo=18&blockType=G18
http://www.weldingmart.com/product_detail.cfm?pid=7711&stateful=D947BF06A885DB0D477D707121934FF8
Any & all input is appreciated.