05-28-2020, 07:22 AM
(05-27-2020, 11:23 PM)PJ Wrote:(05-27-2020, 08:39 PM)MiscellaneousDave Wrote:(05-27-2020, 04:49 PM)Orion1876 Wrote:(05-27-2020, 04:36 PM)MiscellaneousDave Wrote:(05-27-2020, 03:24 PM)PJ Wrote: I just have the cheapo wire welder from Harbor Freight. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a nice one. I think your only settings are a high/low type switch and a dial to control the wire speed. But I've used it on my exhaust, trunk pan, a roll around shop stool, built a steel work bench with a wood top... welded a cast iron tractor seat to a milk pale.
Just screwing around practicing really. I suck at welding but I can make 2 pieces of metal stick together and the cheap Harbor Freighter hasn't let me down.
I am scared to get into welding because I know how I solder and it isn't pretty. lol
I am interested in getting into welding as well. I would probably go with which ever one is cheaper. Don't want to spend a ton on it because I am not sure how much I will actually use it. My soldering was ok last time I soldered something but its been a while, so there is no telling.
I wasn't going to go with the stick welding route as I figured it would be better as a beginner to use the electric/gas combo... Hoping for more input here.
Not to mention I don't have a dedicated circuit handy. I suppose I could use the dryer plug but would rather not.
I can't imagine an easier set up than the cheapo Harbor Freight one. Its 110v, you turn it on and hit the trigger. Smart people grab a mask at some point before hitting the trigger.
Its really a simple machine to use, my welding is just trash. I always end up pulling away and having too much wire out.
That is good to know. I will have to take a closer look at the welders at Harbor Freight next time I am in store. I ventured out to Lowes and Home Depot for the first time in quite a while. Its starting to look more normal around here.