Harbor Freight Welder

[hdgapeach]

Um now Im confused.

What about this one:


lincoln electric 115-volt mig flux-cored wire feed welder

Only a 20% duty cycle on that one and not enough heat choices either. Harder to find the "sweet spot" with too few heat setting choices.

 

[Petescj]

I'm Taking the easy way out and grabbing a Scrambler that is leaps and bounds more solid body wise. I'm using the cash I would've used on a welder and panels to make up the difference in asking price. Thanks for the answers but I'll save a ton of time this way.

 

[Hedgehog]

Peter .... peter .... peter - A man of your obvious skills without a welder is like a bull without ba........ aahhh ..... reproductive organs.

My welder is a Lincoln 140, it's a 110 unit with gas system, sure it could have more heat settings, but there seems to be enough for my purposes. And no you can't weld much more than 3/8" steel, but what is thicker than 3/8" on a jeep or most any other home project? There are several other models in the same price range, when money comes available you really should invest in one of them.

 

[Petescj]

I'm keeping pics of both Scramblers and I think everyone will understand my decision. I will get myself a welder for sure. It's just going to be later.

 

[Woolyworm]

Peter .... peter .... peter - A man of your obvious skills without a welder is like a bull without ba........ aahhh ..... reproductive organs.



My welder is a Lincoln 140, it's a 110 unit with gas system, sure it could have more heat settings, but there seems to be enough for my purposes. And no you can't weld much more than 3/8" steel, but what is thicker than 3/8" on a jeep or most any other home project? There are several other models in the same price range, when money comes available you really should invest in one of them.

Ditto. I love mine. I'm not a pro welder by any means by I can run a pretty good bead and the 140 makes it easy. My father in law worked as a pipe fitter for Monsanto and has a 98% xray accuracy - he was very impressed with it - in fact, he bought it for me. Yes, awesome gift! A welder if w fair chunk of change, but boy it opens up a hole world of options. Good luck with the 8!


Wooly