would you buy this for 125

[againstherwill]

here are the specs
[font=arial,helvetica]Wire feed welder provides an instant arc, making it easier to use[/font] [font=arial,helvetica]MIG kit is included, giving you expanded capabilities and increased satisfaction[/font] [font=arial,helvetica]115-Volt Input lets you plug in anywhere, saving cost of wiring for 230 volt[/font] [font=arial,helvetica]30-70 Amp Output welds 24g – 3/16” steel, making it easy to match heat to metal[/font] [font=arial,helvetica]Warranty: 5 Years[/font] [font=arial,helvetica]Approx. Retail-New Unit: $368.00 [/font]

This is brand new in the box at the store for $125 Would you get it or save for a lincoln?

 

[JeepFreak21]

What do you want to do with it? Body work or bumpers, subframes, links, etc?
Billy

 

[againstherwill]

Exactly. I am used to using my dad's lincoln but he is in MPLS and I am in Indy and he doesn't want to leave it with me for a while. He said this one would do most of the body work/subfram/roll cage stuff but that I would have to practis with it and get used to the less power and lesser grade components but 250 to 350 savings adds up to lots of practice and lots of material.

 

[ChicksDigWagons]

I started wire-feed welding on a unit exactly like that. You could almost weld anything you'd concievably weld on an XJ with it. Including heavier stuff if you have patience and technique. While its absolutely not comparison to my Lincoln SP175+, its still handy to have around and running on 115/120vac and not needing gas has its own set of bonuses!

I say get it.

 

[rock rash]

Exactly. I am used to using my dad's lincoln but he is in MPLS and I am in Indy and he doesn't want to leave it with me for a while. He said this one would do most of the body work/subfram/roll cage stuff but that I would have to practis with it and get used to the less power and lesser grade components but 250 to 350 savings adds up to lots of practice and lots of material.

Where did you find this?

 

[aduke]

thats pretty sick if you can weld 24g metal. my craftsman does 18g and it hard to not burn through

 

[ChicksDigWagons]

Yeah, don't believe that. 24ga is not easy to weld with flux core, just too hot. On the 16-18ga exhaust tubing I typically weld, going from the CH 80amp to the gas sheilded Lincoln with a .023 wire made a WORLD of difference! On the otherhand, when I first started welding I was welding 16ga with a stick...which makes even flux cored look easy.

 

[againstherwill]

I found it at Walsmart (Ha ha). The one in my neighborhood puts stuff in this complete discount isle. I thought it would be better than not having a welder.

 

[indyjeepnut]

It is better than having nuthing at all. BTW we have several down here on the southside.

 

[rockwerks]

The Ch units have a very poor duty cycle...... I have a 130 amp 110 buzz box by clarke...nice lil unit gas or flux core...can be bought new for around 250 online

 

[rock rash]

nuthing at all.

noes it save time to type a "u" instead of an "o"?