Ive got myself a nice protable 220v lincoln wire feed, its the best
investment ive made in a long time,
joe_himself
>From: Kevin Sellstrom <ksellstr@softcom.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: Re: DML: begining welder
>Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 08:03:09 -0700
>
>
>At 01:42 AM 6/19/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>>I would like to get myself a little welder, for some projects, nothing too
>>big but I don't want to buy something, get into it, and wish I had got
>>something
>>that could do more.
>
>Lincoln and Miller are the best! Hobart's commercial equipment is good,
>but I'm not sure about their small rigs. STAY AWAY from anything made by
>Century (which includes Snap-On's older rigs for sure, many at Harbor
>Freight, and many other cheap store-brands). They make a lot of re-named
>stuff for small companies and are not good machines...I've been there with
>a Snap-On version and couldn't get rid of it fast enough.
>
>If you want an old-fashioned "stick" arc welder, make sure it runs DC, an
>AC-only buzz box will get old quickly.
>
>If you want a wire-feed, which is easier to use for a beginner and a little
>more flexible with smaller projects, make sure it has BOTH voltage and
>wire-feed controls. Lincolns are smaller and more portable (why I use
>them) while the Miller's are full-size rigs and can handle 30# spools of
>wire.
>
>I have a 220V Lincoln wire-feed from Home Depot and have been very happy
>with it (for $150 less than the pro version). The 110 version works fine
>too but it's not as smooth or powerful.
>
>A 220 volt feed is always better than 110 IF you've got 220 service (ya can
>always unplug the electric dryer for this if you like).
>
>Hope this helps, ask if you need any more info.
>
>Just my $.02 as a certified welder.
>
>Kevin
>
>
>
>
>Kevin Sellstrom, W6KTB E-Mail:ksellstr@softcom.net
> ***Wilton, California***
>
>'99 Dodge Dakota CC, 4x4, 5.2,
>'69 Dodge D200, 4x2, 318,
>
>Also: '83 Volvo 244Ti, '85 Volvo 244, '68 Volvo 122S, '98 Specialized
>Rockhopper A1FS
>
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