how useful is an arc welder?
 

ive been looking at buying an arc welder recently, and i dont really know how it would compare to a MIG welder. i really only plan to make my exhaust system and charge pipings with it and basically store it in the corner of the garage. can anybody tell me if an arc welder is sufficient for making charge pipings and an exhaust system?

Re: how useful is an arc welder?
 

i would get a cheap mig, just easier to use

and having a welder is priceless



richie

Re: how useful is an arc welder?
 

even then, the cheapest MIG welder is still twice the price of the arc welder i was looking at. ive used a MIG welder before, and i know how much easier it probably is, but would an arc welder actually be sufficient for the job of charge pipings and exhaust systems?

Re: how useful is an arc welder?
 

will a buzzbox work, yes.

will it look assugly, yes.

go for it.

Re: how useful is an arc welder?
 

arc welders dont produce a half decent looking weld compared to a MIG?

Re: how useful is an arc welder?
 

I miss my A20A3

Re: how useful is an arc welder?
 

Arc welding will make very nice welds if you know what your doing.I say go for it they are so cheap you might as well and know one on HMT will ---- on you for ugle welds.

Re: how useful is an arc welder?
 

atleast your honest about it :)

Re: how useful is an arc welder?
 

arc welder = buzzbox?
if so.. : http://www.tigdepot.com/products/p35TD-BBTF.htm

converts a "buzzbox" to tig.
costs about 200..
for that, you could probably get a HF tig/arc machine..

:S :y

Re: how useful is an arc welder?
 

all welders are arc. so they're pretty useful