Craftsman Mig Welder
#1
Craftsman Mig Welder
What do you guys think about this welder? I am a newb and have no welding experience, just looking for something to weld up stuff around the house and do an occasional exhaust job...
Link:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00920569000P
Link:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00920569000P
#4
Re: Craftsman Mig Welder
Originally Posted by accordepicenter
i think they are actually clarke welders? Not really sure and i havent used one. I think you should also look into a lower end lincoln or hobart machine, they both work well and are comparably priced.
#5
Re: Craftsman Mig Welder
I have the lowest end Craftsman flux core and it rules. The only things I don't like about it are the low power (duh it's a cheapass welder) and the arcing without holding the trigger in. If you just graze the wire across anything grounded even without pulling the trigger it'll arc, it can be a pain sometimes. Other than that it's sweet, even after the brass tip melted down on me I guess from being too hot it works. I imagine the higher end Craftsmans are even more badass.
#6
Re: Craftsman Mig Welder
Originally Posted by TorganFM
I have the lowest end Craftsman flux core and it rules. The only things I don't like about it are the low power (duh it's a cheapass welder) and the arcing without holding the trigger in. If you just graze the wire across anything grounded even without pulling the trigger it'll arc, it can be a pain sometimes. Other than that it's sweet, even after the brass tip melted down on me I guess from being too hot it works. I imagine the higher end Craftsmans are even more badass.
#8
Re: Craftsman Mig Welder
I wouldn't worry about all the expensive gas ---- if you're just getting into welding. Flux can do steel and ----, it's cheap but it's also ugly so cleanup is key. If you're going commercial I'd say learn gas, but for your own private stuff flux that ----. Everything I do is flux even though I've done gas mig before. Flux you can just pick up and go with it.