Harbor Freight 2409v Arc Tig

paulharvey · Jan 3, 2014

The in store welder specifically does NOT include the torch or torch consumables, even though online it says it does and then down on same page says it doesnt. Would the $299 HF be just an incrimental upgrade or an entirely higher class of machine?

DXN1EL · Jan 3, 2014

Arc / TIG Welder with Digital Readout - 240 Volt

DXN1EL · Jan 3, 2014

That is probably the one with the torch included.. That is also to much money for such a crappy welder IMHO.
The PA-200 is cheaper than that.

paulharvey · Jan 4, 2014

DXN1EL said:
Arc / TIG Welder with Digital Readout - 240 Volt

I had seen it for as low as $299, but that must have been a new years special.

Arc weld · Jan 4, 2014

If you want a decent welder, you really should look somewhere else than Harbor Freight! Use your coupons for hand tools or something of that nature... not a welder.:banghead:

Shield Arc · Jan 4, 2014

Arc weld said:
If you want a decent welder, you really should look somewhere else than Harbor Freight! Use your coupons for hand tools or something of that nature... not a welder.:banghead:

Arc weld why are you sugar coating this?

This is not like you, normally you're a straight shooter!

:laughing::laughing:

Arc weld · Jan 5, 2014

Maybe I aim higher?

I think there's a lot better choices for not much more money.

haveissues · Jan 5, 2014

The way I see it that thing will be useless for tig and a argon bottle will cost you almost as much as that welder costs (at least around here). You could buy a much better used arc welder for less than that. They seem to be a dime a dozen on craigslist and they are on there for ever. I have my share of hf things but try to avoid those with a power plug on them. Will it work? Maybe. Will it work well or be any fun to use? Highly doubt it.

jwmorris · Jan 5, 2014

HF is OK for cheap tools that can get you by if you don't use them much. A professional carpenter wouldn't use their hammers anymore than someone who welds for a living would use their welders.

A friend of mine bought one of their MIG machines off of Craig's list "just to learn". I tried it out one day, at least he only waisted $40 and not their full asking price.

paulharvey · Jan 10, 2014

I looked at 140 Everlast and Longevity welders. Not in person online but the Everlast wasnt too bad. Longevity wanted more for a 2 yr warranty then the actual machine.... think it was around $248 purchase and $280 for the warranty. Im guessing they must replace Alot... im going to hold off on purchase