Welder (value) question.....

[Richard]

Is a Lincoln "Power MIG" 210 that is "[FONT=&quot]brand new box was opened just for pictures never used this is a welder for a begginer or a pro it does it all very nice machine comes with gauges , lead , . 110 adapter & 230 adapter and more please see pics"

and of course, there is only ONE picture of the side...

He is asking $700

Thoughts on this for someone who's never used much less owned any type of welder??[/FONT]

 

[fried1765]

Is a Lincoln "Power MIG" 210 that is "[FONT="]brand new box was opened just for pictures never used this is a welder for a begginer or a pro it does it all very nice machine comes with gauges , lead , . 110 adapter & 230 adapter and more please see pics"

and of course, there is only ONE picture of the side...

He is asking $700

Thoughts on this for someone who's never used much less owned any type of welder??[/FONT]

$700 is a VERY good deal!
BUY IT !!!!

 

[radios1]

it is a very good price, keep in mind the higher amperage's will require the 230V. and it's "MIG: Weld up to 5/16 in. mild or stainless steel or aluminum* up to 3/16 in." specs are good for most usage, you can't weld very thick steel or aluminum though..

 

[fried1765]

it is a very good price, keep in mind the higher amperage's will require the 230V. and it's "MIG: Weld up to 5/16 in. mild or stainless steel or aluminum* up to 3/16 in." specs are good for most usage, you can't weld very thick steel or aluminum though..

Yup ......absolutely correct!
Not suitable for skyscraper or bridge beam welding.
I think OP stated he has never welded before.
Big steel is likely not on his horizon.

 

[Richard]

Well, the closest I've ever gotten to welding anything ever in my life..... is using a dollop of JB Weld...

Cripes... I'm leaving town on Friday too.

I've obviously got 110 covered but have something like a 50' roll of leftover 8-3 WG that I used to carry current over to a secondary panel in the garage. I've often wondered about using it to run a 220V to near the garage so I could use something like this or maybe plug in a generator (with requisite ...I forget what they're called, isolation panel)

Thanks for the comments!!!

 

[Richard]

Couple scenario's...

1. I have an industrial backhoe. Need to take steering cylinder off. The pin that holds cylinder on has a bolt that locks pin into place. The lock bolt has been sheared and can't be grabbed. I was thinking (and going to take to machinest friend) to have washer welded to bolt.... nut welded to washer so now we can try some leverage.

2. I have a 15' flexwing mower. It has the hand cranked stand that goes on the front of it so you can hold front up while putting it on/off. The mower never had a stand since my buying it. I had one welded on a year ago.... and over winter it snapped off (looks like they only tacked it on 4 corners). I want to weld another one of those on so I can remove and leave it standing.

Those are my immediate issues.... yeah, I could have them done for well under $700 but with the backhoe, tractor (we have three tractors here) several mowers, box blades, backhoe.... PLUS the "toy" factor..... I'm thinking over time, I might get to use it.

 

[fried1765]

Couple scenario's...

1. I have an industrial backhoe. Need to take steering cylinder off. The pin that holds cylinder on has a bolt that locks pin into place. The lock bolt has been sheared and can't be grabbed. I was thinking (and going to take to machinest friend) to have washer welded to bolt.... nut welded to washer so now we can try some leverage.

2. I have a 15' flexwing mower. It has the hand cranked stand that goes on the front of it so you can hold front up while putting it on/off. The mower never had a stand since my buying it. I had one welded on a year ago.... and over winter it snapped off (looks like they only tacked it on 4 corners). I want to weld another one of those on so I can remove and leave it standing.

Those are my immediate issues.... yeah, I could have them done for well under $700 but with the backhoe, tractor (we have three tractors here) several mowers, box blades, backhoe.... PLUS the "toy" factor..... I'm thinking over time, I might get to use it.

THIS IS THE TIME!
and ..... THAT IS A GOOD DEAL!
GET IT...before someone else does!

I have a Kubota L48 TLB, and two other tractors, plus other stuff too.
I am old, and rapidly becoming decrepit.
I have been retired for 20 years, and really don't NEED a welder either.
I bought the Hobart Handler 190 MIG (220V only) 2 years ago.

I like toys, and this is a sweet Mr. Fixit toy!

 

[fried1765]

Well, the closest I've ever gotten to welding anything ever in my life..... is using a dollop of JB Weld...

Cripes... I'm leaving town on Friday too.

I've obviously got 110 covered but have something like a 50' roll of leftover 8-3 WG that I used to carry current over to a secondary panel in the garage. I've often wondered about using it to run a 220V to near the garage so I could use something like this or maybe plug in a generator (with requisite ...I forget what they're called, isolation panel)

Thanks for the comments!!!

Generator transfer switch!

 

[yomax4]

Worst case- Buy it, re-sell and put $400 in your pocket. That will pay to have your stuff fixed.

 

[rswyan]

Is a Lincoln "Power MIG" 210 that is "[FONT="]brand new box was opened just for pictures never used this is a welder for a begginer or a pro it does it all very nice machine comes with gauges , lead , . 110 adapter & 230 adapter and more please see pics"

and of course, there is only ONE picture of the side...

He is asking $700

Thoughts on this for someone who's never used much less owned any type of welder??[/FONT]

As someone who owns that model PowerMIG (original owner, bought new), I'd say yeah: ... for that price, if it's in the condition described, it would seem to be a good deal and would be a fine welder to learn on (I did)

FWIW, I've welded 1" plate with mine ... and also done ALU with the spool gun I have for it.