Welder?

[Davik]

I need an entry level welder...something thats simple so i can learn to weld, but substantial enough to fix stands and feeders etc...any recommendations?

[KyleW]

I have an Eastwood Mig 135, I only use it to weld small projects but have gotten good results on it. Not a super high end machine but certainly a step up from other low cost machines, I just got an email that they are on sale right now.

[RR 314]

Hard to beat the Hobart 140. I do 90+ percent of my welding with the 140 and flux wire as I weld a lot outside.

[ken800]

I've been looking for the same. I've read and read on various methodologies. I keep coming back to inverter welders providing a more stable process and cleaner welds especially for the beginner - with a lower power requirements to boot. Rather than spend a fortune on a setup, I figured I'd get a relatively inexpensive inverter welder and learn before I invest in a good one. I keep coming back to this one:

https://weldpro.com/product/mig200gdsv-200-amp-inverter-multi-process-welder-with-dual-voltage-220v-110v-mig-tig-stick/

it does mig tig stick flux core assuming you buy the necessary add ons. Yeah, it's 700 bucks but it bridges the gap between junk and really well made.

[Jon B]

Lincoln Coffin Welder. They are around three hundred new and will do anything you need. Unless you want a wire feed welder.

[Sleepy]

I found a used Lincoln WeldPak 140 HD on the book of faces for $300 with cart and gas hook ups. I can tell you, it’s all the welder I’ll ever need for little projects such as you mentioned. Know the metal you’re welding , look at the chart on the spool cover, set it and start welding. There can be some fine tuning adjustments made, but for the home hobbyist, any brand of the 140 type welders will be great.

[TX03RUBI]

I snagged a Hobart 210 about 3-4 years ago for $500 with cart, bottle, regulators, and an extra spoil of wire for $500 in like new condition. Just have to keep your eyes open.

The 210 is an excellent machine due to the fact it’s both 110 and 240 volt. Works off whichever you have access to. 240 is ideal to run it off of, but the 110 works for many lighter projects or when you have to make do. That said I’ve also got a Hobart 140 that has seen lots and lots of use.