Hey guys. Im new here and have been facinated with welding for almost 10 years now but never jumped into it. I am in the aftermarket performance industry and will be dealing with custom intercooler piping ( aluminum ) along with custom exhaust systems.
I would like to ask the experts out there if this will be the right welder for the jobs I will be performing. If not please give me some options since there are soo many out there with different variables.
I plan on getting into Tig welding as well. Not sure if there is a machine that will do both mig/tig
I am on a budget of roughly $500-$700. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00920569000P?mv=rr#specs
Craftsman mig welder:
Easily converts from gas to no-gas operation
8 ft. torch hose, operates from standard 120V outlet
Automatic thermal safety switch prevents overload
MIG welder uses solid-core wire (requires tank & shielding gas, sold separately)
Gasless welder uses self-shielding flux core wire ideal for welding in drafty areas
Welds thin 24 ga. sheet metal up to 3/16 in. steel for versatility/wide range of uses
Uses .024 and .030 in. solid core wire or .030 flux core wire
Accepts 4 to 8 in. spools - up to 12 lbs. of wire
5 -.023 contact tips, 5 -.030 contact tips, 5 .040 contact tips, starter spool of wire
MIG gun, face mask, starter wire spool, hammer/brush and welder cart included
I would like to ask the experts out there if this will be the right welder for the jobs I will be performing. If not please give me some options since there are soo many out there with different variables.
I plan on getting into Tig welding as well. Not sure if there is a machine that will do both mig/tig
I am on a budget of roughly $500-$700. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00920569000P?mv=rr#specs
Craftsman mig welder:
Easily converts from gas to no-gas operation
8 ft. torch hose, operates from standard 120V outlet
Automatic thermal safety switch prevents overload
MIG welder uses solid-core wire (requires tank & shielding gas, sold separately)
Gasless welder uses self-shielding flux core wire ideal for welding in drafty areas
Welds thin 24 ga. sheet metal up to 3/16 in. steel for versatility/wide range of uses
Uses .024 and .030 in. solid core wire or .030 flux core wire
Accepts 4 to 8 in. spools - up to 12 lbs. of wire
5 -.023 contact tips, 5 -.030 contact tips, 5 .040 contact tips, starter spool of wire
MIG gun, face mask, starter wire spool, hammer/brush and welder cart included