ratflinger
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Everlast in the 200 - 250a range. They have MIG only units that will run 120/240. Easy setup, 8" spools, attractive prices, seems to be what you are looking for.
Selling *may* be a mistake, you are right. But need the $$ to fund a new machine.I would never sell my stick welder. Maybe I weld more thick rusty metal than average but I have to have 6011 rod.
So you've got a friend who is a certified welder AND aSelling *may* be a mistake, you are right. But need the $$ to fund a new machine.Besides, the vast majority of "planned" welding would be thin wall sq. tubing and or thin gauge rod/wire. I am a total HACK at welding. Any "serious" welding here (which is not much) that requires strength or safety, I call a local friend who is a certified welder by profession.
which is a great stick.Miller Thunderbolt XL 225 AC/DC.
I'll take a different approach from the advice you see in this thread:Again, thanks to all. Will have to sell my Miller Stick to afford the quality equipment all recommended. Offered to sell previously but no local takers. Have a Miller Thunderbolt XL 225 AC/DC. Maybe I was asking too much, don't know. Not into shipping anything.
Good idea about taking a course, but that is next to impossible where I live. Have researched it exhaustively. The closest is about 70 miles away and it is a "full" course, which I am still working so can't attend.If you don't have someone knowledgeable to work with in person consider taking a welding course to get you started.Buying a welder is like buying a vehicle, so many options its hard to do if you if you don't know what you want. Even harder if you've never driven before...