Hi guys, im a design engineer and need my engineering fix so im setting my workshop up for a spot of fabrication.
Ive done some homework, and so far im a little unsure.
I intend to do a bit of everything including a spot down the mrs's grandads farm. Id also like to be able to weld stainless for exhaust bends and flanges (tee hee) as well as bang myself up some garden burners (some hefty long welds will be required.) and the such.
My budget is 450-500 max ideally including accessories.
I am leaning towards an rtech 180i but that really leaves nothing in the budget lol.
Am i over thinking this or will a mighty mig. (or alternative) and seperate stick welder suffice or be better?
I thought who better to ask than actual welders.
Highly open to opinionated reply's!
Thanks for any advice!
Ive done some homework, and so far im a little unsure.
I intend to do a bit of everything including a spot down the mrs's grandads farm. Id also like to be able to weld stainless for exhaust bends and flanges (tee hee) as well as bang myself up some garden burners (some hefty long welds will be required.) and the such.
My budget is 450-500 max ideally including accessories.
I am leaning towards an rtech 180i but that really leaves nothing in the budget lol.
Am i over thinking this or will a mighty mig. (or alternative) and seperate stick welder suffice or be better?
I thought who better to ask than actual welders.
Highly open to opinionated reply's!
Thanks for any advice!