Craftsman MIG welder any good?
 

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Weld mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron with this versatile welder. A large PC board, multiple power settings and infinite adjustment wire speed settings.

* Easily converts from gas to no-gas operation
* 8 ft. torch hose, operates from standard 120V outlet
* Automatic thermal safety switch prevents overload
* MIG welder uses solid-core wire (requires tank & shielding gas, sold separately)
* Gasless welder uses self-shielding flux core wire ideal for welding in drafty areas
* Welds thin 24 ga. sheet metal up to 3/16 in. steel for versatility/wide range of uses
* Uses .024 and .030 in. solid core wire or .030 flux core wire
* Accepts 4 to 8 in. spools - up to 12 lbs. of wire
* 5 -.023 contact tips, 5 -.030 contact tips, 5 .040 contact tips, starter spool of wire

Welder duty cycle 40% at 60A

I can get a used one for $100 bucks. Is it worth it?

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I have that welder, its not the best but it is absolutely worth 100 dollars buy that ---- quick. I've used mine a ton with no problems. The only complaint is that there are only 4 heat settings. But to get one with the infiitely variable heat settings your looking at about 600 minimum

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Get it. I have a cheaper version that's 20% duty cycle, has no cart, flux core only, that does anything I need it to. I could make a manifold with it I know because I've built lawnmower front axles with it. i.e. 3/4" spindles welded together (3/4" rod butt-welded to 3/4" rod at a 75deg angle. No breakage at 35+mph and hard cornering and the occassional flip).

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By the way, for me to get this welder for 100 bucks is a 6 hour round trip.

Re: Craftsman MIG welder any good?
 

i have that welder works great for me, i beleave you have to have a Spool Gun to do Aluminum but could be wrong... great for Blow off valves intercooler/exhaust pipe etc etc...

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jeff, I have that welder, and hate it. It works good to start, but when they get older, like 20 or so spools of wire, everything starts to take a ---- on them. dont get it.

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But that ---- always happens with cheapass wire-feed welders.

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yeah, trust me, it wasnt my choice. My old man bought it several years back. Im looking at a lincoln 140C now.

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I've had that welder for about 3 years now. It's a pretty good machine, haven't had any problems with it at all.

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yep same one thats in the shop at home i have made mad ---- with it works way better convert for gas though