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Old 11-13-2007, 10:39 PM
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I Have never Fabbed before and frankly im sick of spending money on ---- i can make. I am wondering what would be the best Type of welder to use / learn how to weld on.
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Old 11-13-2007, 11:13 PM
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i've never welded before but i'm planning on learning but from what i have read - a mig(uses gas argon) welder is the best to learn with.
yes? no? maybe?
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Old 11-13-2007, 11:23 PM
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hf 151. $120 for factory re-certified.
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Old 11-13-2007, 11:26 PM
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https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...?topic=87457.0
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Old 11-14-2007, 01:59 PM
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thanks for quick replys i was looking into harbor freight
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Old 11-14-2007, 02:13 PM
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Does that Harbor freight 151 plug into the standard house plug or would i need a dryers 220.
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Old 11-14-2007, 02:20 PM
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Scratch that found out needs a 220
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Old 11-14-2007, 08:12 PM
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then be a ******, buy a welder with 2 heat settings.
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Old 11-14-2007, 10:49 PM
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np complex
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Old 11-14-2007, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by c0mpl3x
then be a ******, buy a welder with 2 heat settings.
2 heat settings FTW!!!
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