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Originally Posted by gshase View Post
As a former welding instructor a 110 volt machine is a joke and will only frustrate you as to why you wasted your money. Flux core is also a mistake. Go with a 220 volt with at least a 20 % duty cycle mig unit gas fed and you will be a happy welder.
While 220v may be ideal, my 110v, 20 amp MIG welder has done all I have asked of it from thin sheet metal to 1/8" steel plate. But what do I know, I've never been a welding instructor. I would agree about definitely getting a gas fed welder, but flux core does serve a purpose such as when you are outside welding on a windy day.
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