will this work??
 

Info: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ct...Itemnumber=3395
Used this during 2 different projects (had to literally cut the whole front clip off a 3rd gen camaro, and the last time was about 2 months ago to repair a load of cracked/broken blades and tools at this guy's farm) w/ a combined use of 2 oxygen and 1 acetylene tank.
This is a great tool in the right hand's....Can cut through metal like a hot knife through butter, heat it for bending, and weld it together.
NEW: $299.99
My price: $150

Info: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ct...temnumber=91811
220 VOLT, 130 TIG/90 ARC WELDER INVERTER
This was never used....got it as a present from an uncle, guess he was tired of me coming over and using his. Kinda sucks that I never got it hooked up, It's a great machine for welding projects.
NEW: $259.99
My price: $150

would this be a decent setup to use for making manifolds and other misc ----??? Ive been wanting to get a welder and make some crazy ---- for my house, but want to be sure whatever I get will work for manifolds and headers also. A local guy has it, if its good then ill snag it up next week lol.

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wow 55 views and nothing... anyone know so i can buy this or not?

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hell ill make it easier for you.

Designed for TIG and Arc welding applications. Includes TIG torch, ARC torch, ARC welding electrode holder, grounding clamp, gas hose, shoulder strap and carrying handle.
Overheat LED light
Adjustable control knob
Input voltage: 220 volt , 18 amps, single phase, DC output amperage: 130 (TIG), 90 (ARC), Rated duty cycle: 35% @ 130 amps, 6 ft. 2 in; Electrodes: 1/16'' tungsten (for best results); TIG torch, 9 ft. 1 in. ARC torch, Overall dimensions: 14-3/4" L x 5-1/8" W x 6-7/8" H; Weight: 17 lbs.

I just spoke with him, if I get it, im trading him my block for the welder and a new helmet.

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ive looked at the welder myself. but im sure im so spoiled by the real tig at work it wont matter

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I just need to know if it will handle what I need it for, manifolds and headers. If it can work with that, then itll work for my other plans.

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Yes it will work...christ...you want us to come over and strike a arc for you and make the damn maifold..scratch start an arc that is.

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Nope, I just needed to know before I bought something I couldnt use lol.

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It's a welder....it's welds metal...you have metal that needs to be welded...what else do you need to know.

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lol no ----, I meant with thickness, strength of the welds and penetration with certain metals and how thick they are.

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dude, you're buying a harbor freight welder to make manifolds? gtfo

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not as a business or anything, just for friends basically, and small things like exhausts, and bodywork. And I wouldnt be buying it, ill be trading him for a block I have.

But I dont want to end up with something I cant use. Dont want to start making things that are going to not be able to withstand their normal use.

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Hahahah that won't be friends after you start welding and making manifolds.

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lol... So what should I look into getting then?

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SSauto.

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idiot. I already own a ramhorn thats not ssauto, ill never own anything ssauto lol. But they do work like an hour from me

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Really though, the HF should work fine. Oxy torch is pretty caveman style for making a manifold.

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Yeah the oxy torch would work but it really wouldn't look so good. It should be the same softness as a tig weld and it would hold up as long as you got penetration. The only problem I see with it is it puts a lot of heat into it and I think it would warp the ---- out of it.

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Imactually not getting the torch. I think imma get the tig/arc for minor jobs though, like bodywork and exhuasts.