hayden
Veteran Member
I'm interested in suggestions on welding equipment from those of you with experience. I've done gas welding in the past but never Arc welding, but I'm considering getting a small Arc or Mig welder and am looking for advice. I'd be doing small jobs like welding hooks to buckets, ends and brackets on hydraulic cylinders for a Top and Tilt (I'm hooked on getting one too) and various tractor gadgets.
My biggest question is whether a small welder, where small is something that runs on 120V, 20A max will do these types of jobs. My place in Vermont only has 120V power (solar house) so if I need 220V I'll probably pass. I also don't want to spend more that $500.
I've looked at the various 120V welders in Northern Tools catalog and they claim to be able to weld up to 3/16", or maybe 1/4" in a single pass. I'm thinking I can do most of what I want with that, but don't know if the claims are exagerated.
I also don't know if I should look for straight ARC welders, wire feed welders, with or without gas.
Any advice is welcome - thanks
Peter
My biggest question is whether a small welder, where small is something that runs on 120V, 20A max will do these types of jobs. My place in Vermont only has 120V power (solar house) so if I need 220V I'll probably pass. I also don't want to spend more that $500.
I've looked at the various 120V welders in Northern Tools catalog and they claim to be able to weld up to 3/16", or maybe 1/4" in a single pass. I'm thinking I can do most of what I want with that, but don't know if the claims are exagerated.
I also don't know if I should look for straight ARC welders, wire feed welders, with or without gas.
Any advice is welcome - thanks
Peter