|
I can give you my personal experience between a harbor freight and home depot (Lincoln) welder. After asking questions on this board, most people recommended the Lincoln. Someone recommended the Linclon 100, but I got the harbor freight anyway because of the specification and price. Price is less than 1/3 for similar or even better specs. After trying it several times for a day, I brought it back and return it (I asked before purchase and they agree for me to try). No matter what I do, I got metal ball all around, everywhere and stick to the metal. Too much time for granding and clean up. Also, the weld look so ugly. Went home, bite the bullet, bought a lincoln 100, suddently I became a better welder, the weld is not perfect yet but look much better and I am sure stronger too.
With this lincoln 100, you have the option to weld with gas too, but need a kit. I bought the kit, tank, gas already but not sure how to install yet so can't give you comment on welding with gas.
__________________
Fat butt 911, 1987
|