Craftsman MIG welder any good?
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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?
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?
#2
Re: Craftsman MIG welder any good?
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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Re: Craftsman MIG welder any good?
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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Re: Craftsman MIG welder any good?
Originally Posted by TorganFM
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).
20hp OHV V-twin beeeatch!
By the way, for me to get this welder for 100 bucks is a 6 hour round trip.