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Originally Posted by milt
Being a current (no pun there, huh?) welding student. I have to say he's right. It's what they use inside. Technology has brought the prices down for cheap utility welders, but infinite control is what you're after. The finer the adjustments and the better the circuitry, the easier is is to weld.
I have a Lincoln 135 "tapped" machine and I'd about give it away. I can go into school and weld like a pro and come home and struggle. Then, when you get to use one of those machines that thinks for you as you weld, you are spoiled forever. That is until you go to buy one. $$$$$$$$$!!!
Stay away from econo machines is all I can say.
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He is right the harbor freight and alike look like hammered out beer cans once you open them up. The components are what ever they get their hands on China. Go to a local welding store a ask them if you can demo a small 120V machine you will notice a difference right away. With parts you are always in the middle of a project when you need wire, gas, tips, or parts for the welder. most local shops stock it all. These cheap machines turn a lot people off to welding. Like anything else a quality tool always is more enjoyable.