looking for used welder what should i get ?
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looking for used welder what should i get ?
I have noticed that used welders are cheap and easy to find . I basicaly know nothing about them or what kind of welder is ok for my application . The main use would be to weld tubular steel for bumpers etc and to weld that to the frame.my g/f might use it for metal sulpture too
there is a lincoln arc welder with mask and some accessories used for like 50 dollars would that be sufficent? mig welders are more but seems it could be possible to find a used one in my price range . i just don't even know where to start . my b-day is next week so i'll be getting some money to blow . i can spend up to 300 give or take a little.
I wish used tubeing benders where easy to find!
there is a lincoln arc welder with mask and some accessories used for like 50 dollars would that be sufficent? mig welders are more but seems it could be possible to find a used one in my price range . i just don't even know where to start . my b-day is next week so i'll be getting some money to blow . i can spend up to 300 give or take a little.
I wish used tubeing benders where easy to find!
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how about this... says it comes with everything u need to start welding except the gas .
http://cgi.ebay.com/LINCOLN-HANDY-MI...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/LINCOLN-HANDY-MI...QQcmdZViewItem
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Originally Posted by D94R
Flux sux LOL
But seriously, welding with gas is a little easier and you get better results. If anything get a dual welder that can accept gas an flux wire.
But seriously, welding with gas is a little easier and you get better results. If anything get a dual welder that can accept gas an flux wire.
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yeah , flux core mig ... most machines do both. .... I realize mig with gas is a little better but my truck doesn't fit in my garage . I would have to have plastic windbreaks and stuff . maybe for some small project stuff i would use the gas mig but most the welding will be in the driveway so fluxcore is a good choice .
I know 100 amps will be enough penetration for 2 pieces of tubeing but how about connecting the tubeing to either a 1/2" steel plate or directly to the frame ...
I know 100 amps will be enough penetration for 2 pieces of tubeing but how about connecting the tubeing to either a 1/2" steel plate or directly to the frame ...
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Originally Posted by stockranger
i've decided to get a stick welder because of the price . I found a used miller 225amp for 50 dollars. I said if he can show me a demonstration that it works i would get it .
Is there anything in particular i should inspect to make sure its in good working condition?
Is there anything in particular i should inspect to make sure its in good working condition?
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its 220 volt 50 amp power input i think. the add is listed *** 225A .i assume it means amps .. all the welders i see have a power rating greater than 50 amps . they are 80-200 amps or something like that.
120 volt has a max amp output of about 130amps. i haven't looked at enough 220 yet to know what its max is .
120 volt has a max amp output of about 130amps. i haven't looked at enough 220 yet to know what its max is .
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Originally Posted by stockranger
its 220 volt 50 amp power input i think. the add is listed *** 225A .i assume it means amps .. all the welders i see have a power rating greater than 50 amps . they are 80-200 amps or something like that.
120 volt has a max amp output of about 130amps. i haven't looked at enough 220 yet to know what its max is .
120 volt has a max amp output of about 130amps. i haven't looked at enough 220 yet to know what its max is .
225A is th max output for welding, i needs 220V 50A INput to run the machine at full rated output. the less output amps used i.e. lower heat, the lower the welder draws on the input side.
suggestion:
pratice with the stick welder on some 6013 1/8" electrodes. they are soooo easy to run at around 100Amps output on the machine. do some pratice and you know you are doing it right when any electrodes your useing the slag pops off by its self.
a small mid "can" weld steel thats thicker than its max rating. its where preheat and metal prep comes into play. dont but 2 peices of 1/2" plate togeather and weld it it is not enough wled there to hold it. rather you grind a bevel on a peice and then fill up the bevel thrus creating a full penetration weld rather than very little on steel butted up togeather.
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just my .02 non sense