is it good for stick welding?
597997
yes...i use mine for stick. just read the manual for darkness recommendations
597998
I had to add duct tape to the top to prevent reflections on the lens from overhead lighting. It is other wise useful and mostly good. I use it for both arc and mig welding. A little on the flimsy side.
597999
Yeah, it works well. I have used it for overhead, vertical, and horizontal. So far the only complaint I have is the sensitivity settings. It almost works too fast.
598000
I assume it is good for stick welding because it works for my wire welder which outputs the same blinding arc; but I have never used it for stick welding.
1428368
Not sure. Shot welding is done by passing high amounts of electricity through two pieces of metal. This is a stick welder that uses up to 100 amps to weld 2 pieces together using a stick that has welding materials on it. I myself have never tried shot welding. It can do spot welding though.
1736293
Recommend look at the "Thermadyne W1003203 95 Amp TIG/Stick Welding System" on amazon. About a $100 more but has most of the things you will need except the Argon bottle.
599641
It is not good for smooth welding. There ware many small holes in the welded area.
2088892
Mine did not come with a pedal. You can do stick welding with it, but it did not come with the stick electrode holder.
1078414
Havent tried yhe tig mode yet...but i have stick welded 3/8" steel with 6011's in 120v with ease...
1877714
I use it for small jobs requiring more heat than a propane torch. I found it to be useful for small automotive jobs. If your fabricating jobs are light gauge metal, then you should be ok.
731194
This is a small torch. I doubt it would be good for that. You would be better off with a standard size propane or oxy/acetylene torch for that purpose. This would be great for soldering small parts or dozens of other smaller uses.
1183649
Gas is better if you want cleaner welds. You don't necessarily get more consistent welds though as flux does a great job. Flux core wire carries flux inside, so it smokes and spatters more, and leaves behind a residue that you brush off. It's more convenient than MIG, and cheaper. It's up to you.
718887
very good for small stuff anything over 3/16 to a 1/4 inch and a Mig is better and faster preheating with a gas torch helps for thicker material - make sure your stock is clean and practice till you get the penetration and bead you want a foot pedal or thumb control torch helps to dial in while you are learning I have and use both depends on if you are welding on a bench or on a fixed part machine frame etc this is a hobby welder and has done very well for me but if you must weld large stock or high stress working parts / Mig or arc and more power and money will be needed good luck
1222286
ya but buy it at harbor freight tools .. u can get it for 89 bucks with a coupon ............ but ya its a good starter welder for light duty and heavy .. i made a utility trailer with this
302815
I purchased Ameriflame to braze copper, but it has performed well in light welding. It has completely satisfiedall my brazing and welding needs. Good Luck
2014672
No. this is a stick welder. You really need a wire feeder for exhaust pipes.
2166505
this tool welds very well if you use the right material. If you dont know what kind of material you are welding then tet it on a small scrap piece first. in the kit you will have a list of vendors that sell all types of plastic welding rods.
1135848
What type & dia. stick rods are you welding with? The smaller 6010/ 6011 X 3/32" dia., usually burns hot BUT the riostat should still work to some degree but cause a much colder start whereby making it harder to keep an arc. Welding on thin metal will also appear to make turning down the amps not very effective. Try welding on 1/4" - 1/2" & adjust the amps up & down...if you still don't see any difference, then your amp adjustment is defective. I have no problems with my welder and am very happy this its performance. Thanks!
1314632
I would bot reccomend it it is made with very low grade metals and the coating on the non-stick part will probably get damaged.
998820
yes, it is an excellent welder. the kit comes complete with everything you should need and it will last you until you get more advanced and then some "Lincoln" is well known for quality and customer service is great also.