Arc welders?
Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 14:41
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Has anyone bought one of the $100 units that seem to be everywhere at the moment (SuperCheap, Mitre 10, Repco etc) and what has been the verdict? Any information welcome. Yes I realise that for $100 one will not get great quality but for the odd spot of welding I'm guessing they should be OK.
Reply By: Grinner - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 16:16
Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 16:16
I've bought one of the GMC $99 dollar jobs, and spent approx another $30 on Mask, hammer & sticks. It seems to work OK, I managed to weld bits of steel together, but this is also my first go at welding, so I think there may be more deficinency in the operator rather than the machine.
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Follow Up By: Vince NSW - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 16:43
Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 16:43
Maybe not.
I did in the past have the use of a top of the line arc welder, I now have an el chepo GMC.
My welding is still very bad, just like is always was
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 16:58
Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 16:58
after buring a hole in my box trailer with an arc welder, I have just brought a awesome MIG Gas/Gasless welder, yep, I am still crap.... but getting better hahaha
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 18:25
Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 18:25
I thought these cheap welders were only 60amps, instead of the usual 120/140amps. So may be a bit limited on heavier steel.
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Follow Up By: Member - David 0- Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 08:24
Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 08:24
That may
well be true. The other important fact is that they will no doubt be low duty cycle.
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