Chicago Electric 90A Fluxcore

[freewookie]

Anyone know much about these? They have them on sale for $89.

My step-father went by and looked at them for me. Said for that price you can't lose.

http://www.harborfreight.com/welding/mig-flux-welders/90-amp-flux-wire-welder-68887-8494.html

 

[Shield Arc]

Said for that price you can't lose.

Wanna bet?!

 

[freewookie]

Wanna bet?!

Well given what it is...

 

[CNC Dan]

Anyone know much about these? They have them on sale for $89.

My step-father went by and looked at them for me. Said for that price you can't lose.

That's how they get you.

They don't even have a rectifier, so the output is A/C. Not recommended by any mig wire manufacturers.

 

[rankrank1]

Nothing wrong with some brands of cheap wire feeders, but that particular HF one is not worth having. Mig (with gas) or fluxcore (without gas) is a DC only process. Look at the output label of the unit: DC is a must have. AC output not worth owning since there is not a single mig or fluxcore welding wire made to work on AC, but lots of fools buy em anyway cause they think they are getting a deal. (Not bashing HF either as I like some of their stuff).

On the other hand nothing wrong with an AC output stick welder as there are stick rods designed to work with AC output.

If you dead set on a cheapo wire feeder, then put just a few more dollars with it and get something at least usably decent. There are some inexpensive no name stuff out there for only a mere few more dollars.

 

[freewookie]

Nothing wrong with some brands of cheap wire feeders, but that particular HF one is not worth having. Mig (with gas) or fluxcore (without gas) is a DC only process. Look at the output label of the unit: DC is a must have. AC output not worth owning since there is not a single mig or fluxcore welding wire made to work on AC, but lots of fools buy em anyway cause they think they are getting a deal. (Not bashing HF either as I like some of their stuff). On the other hand nothing wrong with an AC output stick welder as there are stick rods designed to work with AC output. If you dead set on a cheapo wire feeder, then put just a few more dollars with it and get something at least usably decent. There are some inexpensive no name stuff out there for only a mere few more dollars.

Suggestions? Need something for fencing and just general tacking.

 

[Midniteoyl]

I bought one of these for general light duty type work.. Though I welded up 1/4" angle to my trailer as ramp holders and it did good. Flux and gas capable (comes with regulator).. Very heavy and nice feed/gun combo for the price. Better than some Hobarts costing 2x-3x as much.

Maxus Reconditioned MIG/Flux-Core Welder — 120 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# RBMXW30900 | Wirefeed Welders| Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[brin]

Anyone know much about these? They have them on sale for $89.

My step-father went by and looked at them for me. Said for that price you can't lose.

Wire Welder - Save on this 90 Amp Flux Wire Welder

Take a look at this video...It shows it in use....then you can see if it helps you decide...

Wire Welder, 90 Amp Flux Chicago Electric Welding - Item#68887 Review Harbor Freight Tools -Part 1/3 - YouTube

 

[smfcpacfp]

I watched the 2nd part and the weld was horrible. I personally wouldn't waste a dime on this welder. I think with its limited capabilities, it would cause more frustration than enjoyment. I guess it depends on your threshold for pain.

 

[DXN1EL]

I'm going to say what the knowledgeable gentlemen on here told me, when I wanted to purchase a tombstone welder. That thing is a piece of ****. Get something like Everlast PA 200 or somethig way better machine than that tombstone.
I am just freaking glad I listen, I went with the Everlast PA-300. I cant be happier (sure my welds look like crap but I need more practice, since this is my first welder)