Starter welder?

[mojoinco]

An old Ac box shouldn't cost over a $100. I have an old Monkey Wards that I will be selling (I hope) for $75. I see them regularly for $50 (ac models). DC are usually $150-$250.

 

[flusher]

Get yourself a good AC/DC stick welder. Mine is a Hobart LX Stickmate--about $375 at Tractor Supply. Watch for the sales at TSC.

Hobart Welders - Products - Stick - Stickmate LX 235 AC / 160 DC

 

[MESSMAKER]

I just picked up a 220 volt HF mig welder. I am very,very happy with it. I think 1/2 the neighborhood has used it in the last year. I always struggled and cussed when I would have to use a stick welder. I was not very good and did not do it very often. I hear bad things about the 110 models so I got the 220v and am glad I did. I broke my Bushog soon after and it paid for itself that week.

 

[Soundguy]

get good with a stick, then you will be awesome on mig..

soundguy