Need help which welder to get...

[C.BRAXMAIER]

I do not do much welding but when i have to I'll youse my buddies, so with that said I am ready to buy one, here are the two Im looking at. HF has a 170 Amp mig/flux for 199.00 Eastwood has the mig 135, I have no problem running 240V or 120V to either one, Im just looking for your opinion.. thanks for your time....


http://www.harborfreight.com/welding/mig-flux-welders/170-amp-migflux-wire-welder-68885.html




http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welder-110vac-135a-output.html

 

[38D]

Re: Need help witch welder to get...

Re: Need help witch welder to get...

 

[srmofo]

looks like the HF has only 4 heat ranges while the eastwood has 8.

personally I would go with the eastwood...but I dont like HF electrical products at all

 

[USMCdodge]

I have no experience with either but I have herd good stuff about the eastwood the HF sounds hokey.

 

[markw365]

Watch craigslist for a Miller or Lincoln. I picked up a Miller 135 for 250 bucks it was from a pawn shop who had listed it on craigslist. Pawnshops are great places to buy tools.

 

[Ign]

Who makes the Eastwood one? Looks a bit like the Northern 135 which has reviews for problems with the wire drive, which is basically the only moving component in any wire feed and the most likely to fail. I'd be careful, off brands are hard to service.

I have to agree about CL - 110V wire feeds come up used all the time around me (and I'm in a small area) for $100 to $300. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a used Lincoln, Miller or Hobart if it works fine and doesn't look beat to hell.

 

[5lima30]

Watch craigslist for a Miller or Lincoln. I picked up a Miller 135 for 250 bucks it was from a pawn shop who had listed it on craigslist. Pawnshops are great places to buy tools.

+1! You can also find Lincoln stick welders on CL regularly for $125-$175. IMHO the used Lincoln, Miller, Hobart would be waaaaay better than what you're looking at new. Good luck!

 

[38D]

+1! You can also find Lincoln stick welders on CL regularly for $125-$175. IMHO the used Lincoln, Miller, Hobart would be waaaaay better than what you're looking at new. Good luck!

+1. A good, used welder would be my first choice as well.