I want to start welding. I wrote to Roberts Oxygen. They told me a good starter welder. Somehow, I cam to this one. Is it good for a starter?
276234
For wire process this is an excellent starter machine, but if you plan on uaing it for a while pay the extra $200 for the Millermatic180.
276235
It is a good welder, you will have enough problems starting out welding that you don't need to be sorting out problems with the welder. Not so with this one. It is good up to 1/8" and possible to do thicker, but at 1/4" things are pretty much out of its range.
276236
Don't be fooled by cheap imports. You will never develop skills with inferior tools. This machine and Hobarts are good starter machines. I own this one and have expanded it with the spooling gun for aluminum and stainless steel. Be ready to buy the gas that is needed to create professional welds. You can get the gas in small tanks from welding supply stores.
2130949
I have not played with the welder very much yet. That being said, I can't say for sure. I would suggest cutting the bad fitting out and replacing with a new one. I always make sure to properly prep the fittings and glue accordingly
224770
I am by no means an expert as this was also my first welder. In my opinion it is close to the absolute minimum to do any serious welding. Buy anything smaller and you will be upgrading very soon. No it can not be use as a stick (arc) welder.
1988102
no you have to hold it down.anyway i have used mine over a year half.still running fine.ive been a welder 25 years retired now but have my own shop.still like doing little jobs here and there.in fact i just come in from cutting half inch steel on a project of mine.well i hope this helps,have a good one....mel
478978
I have had the unit about 8 months, so far very good and I am very please with the welder it works great. You have to watch your polarity with the rods your are burning.
232683
If you are in a home setting this welder is great. I am doing automotive body and fabrication work as well as using it to tack together tig projects. It only has two settings; wire speed and amperage. Both are reohstats and can be used successfully. If your expecting professional quality by a miller or Lincoln. I own a miller and a Lincoln and this compliments both when it comes to getting work done. As for reliability I have only had it for a few months. I use it every other day.
1452010
The manufacturer's website (which you should check out before purchasing for lots of useful information regarding these welders) http://www.everlastgenerators.com states that it should be capable of 60% duty cycle as full current 250A. This is better than most other welders in its class, but it achieves this by having an always on cooling fan which some people find to be loud. The fan hasn't really bothered me, though.
1953073
no, i got it to replace my miller 175 that i sold awhile back. I would estimate 20-30% ? i would do google search and look for specifications. Good welder for around the garage. Although i have had a few problems getting the wire to feed correctly. I think my lead or gun us defective.
1759114
No. You can't weld anything with this welder! The feeding mechanism is so jumpy, you are LUCKY to get a tac that looks like a 3 year old that tried to start welding. Invest in a better welder, if you plan on doing any actual welding, caue I bought this POS and ended up throwing it out.
1686780
Excellent. I have welded 3/8 successfully, but I am a long time experienced welder and know how to make the most of the heat. Welds 1/4" easily. It will blow through the 24 or 22 gauge on highest setting if you're not careful.
1240202
Not sure what yer asking for here. You should probably try "Google." A CEM 140T is a great welder if you want to spend the time tracking down all the upgrade parts from other machines to make up for the garbage the put in the box. This type of machine has a lot of hobbyist support on the internet. Again, "Google."
2249423
Carl I ordered a 185, but the were back ordered and I was upgraded to a 200. Mine came with regulator valve, a foot control, a TIG torch and a stick electrode holder. I do not care for the stick electrode holder, but I bought the unit strictly to TIG weld. My welder works great. I assume the 185 comes with the same package. Dave Browning.
1132223
is a nice welder I use to to restore my old Toyota panels seems to be work ok I do not use the gas tank and I do not used it for heavier works only auto body try higher amperage 220 VA AC
2261940
It's a nice little welder , I have welded 1/2 inch steel with no problem.But I don't think it would last long if you over worked it.If you want to weld for hours at a time , get a bigger welder.
718886
It's actually really good. With the arc balance and freq control I can dial it in for beauty welds.It struggles on 1/4
1494913
Wow this company. The welder is very good completely comparable to the miller's I have. But why sell a welder with out the most important part. I'd buy a 6 gage by 3 wire and a three 3 prong plug from Lowe's. They'll help you out there show you how to do everything. Not sure how to go to 110 my welder came with a pig tail.
939184
It all depends. It should be good for a couple of hours of welding. Get a bigger bottle if you can afford it, them refills will be cheaper per cubic foot.