Thinking about buying one for the lease. Probably won't use it once a year, but want one anyway. Looked in the Classifieds and most of the small ones that I would be willing to buy are sold. Tractor Supply has a Forney something for $350, with the helmet and all accessories. Did a search for reviews and had 65 bad ones out of about 300 reviews, with most of the complaints being the wire feed was too slow or quit working entirely. Now, that means nothing to me as I've never used a welder in my life. But, any ideas on what I might look at for a light duty, occasional use welder that has to be 120V? Anybody with a decent used one for sale I would also consider. Thanks
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I have been using a Clarke EN130 for 15 years without issue. For all the more often I weld I did not and do not need an expensive welder. I don't think they make the anymore but I bought it at a local hardware store in 2002 for $250. It can be hooked up to gas but I never bothered. If you don't want to add gas and only plan to use flux core you can get a Forney Easy Weld 299 for $180 on Amazon. I mention that one since you were already looking at that brand.
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You want a mig or gasless flux?
I have a Chicago electric (harbor freight) 90 amp that’ll do pretty much everything you need. Welds up to about 1/4” or so if you pre heat.
The new HB welder is 120 amps I believe and they’re all had under $100. They are excellent little machines for what they are.
Also, do some research on PPE. You can get really good helmets and gloves for a reasonable price. If you want cheap, get a fixed shade, not an auto darkening helmet. You only get one set of eyes.Last edited by 12RingKing; 01-16-2019, 12:12 PM.
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Originally posted by 12RingKing View PostYou want a mig or gasless flux?
I have a Chicago electric (harbor freight) 90 amp that’ll do pretty much everything you need. Welds up to about 1/4” or so if you pre heat.
The new HB welder is 120 amps I believe and they’re all had under $100. They are excellent little machines for what they are.
Also, do some research on PPE. You can get really good helmets and gloves for a reasonable price. If you want cheap, get a fixed shade, not an auto darkening helmet. You only get one set of eyes.
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