I'm screwed

[Gator6x4]

Look in the yellow pages and find someone in your area that does on site welding. Will be cheaper, last longer and quicker than buying a welder and learning how to weld.m

 

[Carl_NH]

Everlast Welders (an advertiser here) Model 140 and 200 both will work on 20Amp 120V circuit and they are decent welders, not too expensive, and offer TBN members discounts.

It doesn't appear your material is overly thick either - just need to clamp it together and weld. Looks like you should improve your skid shoes setup too.

 

[stuckmotor]

There's a forum on Harbor Freight welders on Welding Web. You might want to see what the owners say.
Harbor Freight

 

[msb1766]

Give Govel Welding a call they are very good and have been in business a long time.
Here is their address and number:
1932 CENTRAL AVE
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-1558

 

[TSO]

I have a Harbor Freight 90amp flux mig welder. Paid $90 for it. I am completely satisfied with it. It says 3/16" is the max thickness, but I've been able to successfully penetrate into 1/4" when I take the time to do so. For the money, you can't beat it. I've probably passed close to 7 full spools of wire thru it without a single issue. A gas mig welder will make a cleaner weld than flux, but the ease & convenience of flux can't be overstated.

For 1/4" & up, I have a high powered Marquette 220/240v stick welder. I think it'll power up to 295 amps. That thing is no joke; it'll get crazy hot and burn right thru thick plate steel if you don't have it adjusted properly.

The stick welder is nice for when I need the power, but I use the mig welder whenever I can. Once you learn your own successful way to use them, you'll be cruising along. And again, for $90, you can't beat the Harbor Freight one, especially if you only need it for the odd repair or small project like I do.

I can't say it's better or worse than a high dollar Miller or Hobart unit... maybe it's not as fancy ... but it does the job.

 

[brin]

There's a forum on Harbor Freight welders on Welding Web. You might want to see what the owners say.
Harbor Freight

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[BigE_]

I welded for years with the HF 90A flux welder, but only used 5 spools. If nothing else, it will make you a darn good welder, because it is so hard to use. When I finally got my Hobart 180, it was cake to weld with it, even with flux only.

I will say that the HF welds much better with Lincoln spools vs the HF spools.

 

[2458n]

If I wanted it fixed now I would get 4 or 5 $3.00 C-clamps and hammer the thing flat and clamp it back together. There are holes in the two pieces now I would drill some more and put some 1/4 inch carriage bolts in. Make sure the flat head is underneath and the auger is not going to hit the top part of the bolt. Flat washers would add a little more holding power. Ten bolts will make it work until you can get it welded.

 

[Guesseral]

I have a Harbor Freight 90amp flux mig welder. Paid $90 for it. I am completely satisfied with it. It says 3/16" is the max thickness, but I've been able to successfully penetrate into 1/4" when I take the time to do so. For the money, you can't beat it. I've probably passed close to 7 full spools of wire thru it without a single issue. A gas mig welder will make a cleaner weld than flux, but the ease & convenience of flux can't be overstated.

For 1/4" & up, I have a high powered Marquette 220/240v stick welder. I think it'll power up to 295 amps. That thing is no joke; it'll get crazy hot and burn right thru thick plate steel if you don't have it adjusted properly.

The stick welder is nice for when I need the power, but I use the mig welder whenever I can. Once you learn your own successful way to use them, you'll be cruising along. And again, for $90, you can't beat the Harbor Freight one, especially if you only need it for the odd repair or small project like I do.

I can't say it's better or worse than a high dollar Miller or Hobart unit... maybe it's not as fancy ... but it does the job.

Same here but mine is a 180A mig. Welds just great and IU have used it on 1/2" and larger steel with no problems. As above I can't compare it to any other mfg because I have never used one, but it sure beats my old biz box stick welder. If you only have some small welding to do and you have a clue as to how to weld the HF mig welder should do just fine for you.

 

[timster2]

You need more than a welder! The cutting edge was worn down far enough to wear the heads of the carriage bolts off and the edge of the blower housing is worn as well. You need to get a new cutting edge and repair the blower housing, perhaps cutting and welding in a new section drilled to match the cutting edge bolt pattern. If you don't have the skills and/or equipment to tackle the whole job time to find a welding shop, they will have it back up and running in a day or two. If you do go to a welding shop bring a new cutting edge and the bolts with you it will save a lot of time.