I am looking at getting a welder in the near future and had some questions about a specific welder. I was looking at a Lincoln weld pack hd feed welder. It is flux cored welder. Does anyone have or used this welder? I figure it would be a good start then when I get better at it go ahead and get a mig. The big thing is, it is a little cheaper than a mig. I am looking to make a spare tire mount and maybe a light bar to mount a couple of off road lights, and some sort of skidplate to protect the radiator. Would this type of welder be strong enough for these applications? Thanks.

 

Not sure about that welder, but if you want a cheaper wire-feed, get one that you can upgrade to gas later on. Flux core wire-feed's don't exactly make very good welds.

Practice practice practice on the type of joint you will be welding. It can hold with a flux-core but I'd prefer a gas MIG.

I weld everything with a lincoln arc welder.

 

I just purchased a Miller-Matic 210 MIG for work. Functional, and comes with a cart, and a dolly for two tanks. Also came with a spool gun for aluminum...

cost my company $1700 delivered.

Personally, when dealing with welds that take alot of stress, such as a skidplate...I prefer an Arc(stick) welder...
I know, the welds are more difficult to get to look pretty, but I believe in functionality as well as appearance. I weld better, and get better penetration with a stick...

 

I'm with ya Jey, it just takes me longer to type then you :)

 

I can get a mig for 50 bucks more. I just have to get a cylinder of gas, which would be extra. Anybody got any idea how much that would cost?

 

The one that is $50 more is both mig and flux core. I think you have to buy the mig components separately.

 

If it is gas ready all you need is the tank.