torrin
Bronze Member
Good Morning;
I am a long out of practice welder who has a project the is causing me to question my sanity.
I bought a used lawn roller cheap and need to rebuild the hitch frame. My buzz box (Lincoln 180) only seems to work at over 100 amps (7018 1/8" rod). It is blowing holes in my tubing.
I had the same problem with another buzz box, and found out it the transformer was only partially conducting so 135 amps work out to about 60.
Anyway, I am looking to do one of two things. Purchase an inexpensive 150 to 200 amp DC welder, or go to a wire welder. My concern is I have heard so much negative about wire welders that I am not sure that is the way i want to go.
I found that Everlast has a nice ac/dc stick welder for under $250, but no local dealers. I can get Miller, Lincoln, and Hobart locally, but the price includes the reputation and name.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I am a long out of practice welder who has a project the is causing me to question my sanity.
I bought a used lawn roller cheap and need to rebuild the hitch frame. My buzz box (Lincoln 180) only seems to work at over 100 amps (7018 1/8" rod). It is blowing holes in my tubing.
I had the same problem with another buzz box, and found out it the transformer was only partially conducting so 135 amps work out to about 60.
Anyway, I am looking to do one of two things. Purchase an inexpensive 150 to 200 amp DC welder, or go to a wire welder. My concern is I have heard so much negative about wire welders that I am not sure that is the way i want to go.
I found that Everlast has a nice ac/dc stick welder for under $250, but no local dealers. I can get Miller, Lincoln, and Hobart locally, but the price includes the reputation and name.
Any help is greatly appreciated.