We do a lot of boondocking and off roading so I carry an 80 amp wire flux welder. It's too small even for around the house.Not sure if a 130A will be much better especially on 115volt but it won't break the bank.130AI like this one since it's dual voltage. I do have a 220volt outlet at home.You can also use sticks and I've welded with those too.I probably won't get gas bottles and gauges but at least it has the option.165A

Why not look at one of these from Harbor Freight welders

Funny you mention that.I was just printing out their 20% coupon.Going over there later todayThanks

JusBud wrote:I was just printing out their 20% coupon.Read the fine print. Coupon not good for welders. Their cheapest wirefeed is $114.99. It routinely goes on sale though for about $90.

I bought one from northern tool. It's a little more, but much better than the one at harbor freight I think anyway, read the reviews before you buy.i did try to run mine off a h/f 4000 Genny, wouldn't do it.Really like the h/f gennys, I don't think they are very loud. Of course I only use it for the house.

Tom_M wrote:Read the fine print. Coupon not good for welders. Their cheapest wirefeed is $114.99. It routinely goes on sale though for about $90.The 20% coupons are nice but, they're like an extended warranty. They have a lot of exclusions.

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gbopp
Explorer
Feb 15, 2019
2manytoyz wrote:

I like this cart. :C
Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Feb 15, 2019
so 2many, is that Lincoln a DC?

You sure posted some nifty looking welds with it.
Lynnmor
Explorer
Feb 15, 2019
The real cheap welders from Harbor Freight and others, are usually AC output. You should buy only a DC MIG welder if you want anything that resembles a good weld. Finding a DC that runs on 120 volts might be harder.
2manytoyz
Explorer
Feb 15, 2019
I bought a Lincoln 100A model years ago. I later bought the optional kit to make it a true MIG welder. Absolutely fantastic for all my home projects. I have the larger 140A version at work. Even nicer, but bulkier.

Here's my 100A:

Once you use a MIG welder, you won't bother with flux core again. Virtually no clean up, welds are ready to paint.

Here's the small pony bottle I take when using this in the field:
gbopp
Explorer
Feb 15, 2019
Tom_M wrote:
Read the fine print. Coupon not good for welders. Their cheapest wirefeed is $114.99. It routinely goes on sale though for about $90.

The 20% coupons are nice but, they're like an extended warranty. They have a lot of exclusions.
Vw_triker
Explorer
Feb 15, 2019
I bought one from northern tool. It's a little more, but much better than the one at harbor freight I think anyway, read the reviews before you buy.i did try to run mine off a h/f 4000 Genny, wouldn't do it.
Really like the h/f gennys, I don't think they are very loud. Of course I only use it for the house.
Tom_M1
Explorer
Feb 15, 2019
JusBud wrote:
I was just printing out their 20% coupon.
Read the fine print. Coupon not good for welders. Their cheapest wirefeed is $114.99. It routinely goes on sale though for about $90.
JusBud
Explorer
Feb 15, 2019
Funny you mention that.
I was just printing out their 20% coupon.
Going over there later today
Thanks
enblethen
Nomad
Feb 15, 2019
Why not look at one of these from Harbor Freight welders

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