Title pretty much sums it up, looking to do light stick mobile stick welding.. And wondering:1. AC, DC or AC/DC welder?2. Built in power source/generator, or buy a generator separately? 3. Which brands are better for a mobile application like this?(I currently use a lincoln stick, and a small 110 lincoln wire feed) Would I be better off getting a small generator for the wirefeed? Any info is great! thanks.
Reply:I'd get one of these, an LN-25, and a Tig rig. You'd be pretty much covered.http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us...olnElectric%29Dont pay any attention to meIm just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Hobart Champion 145 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...1520_200491520 if all your going to be doing is side jobs. the generator on it should run your little mig too. now if mobile welding is going to be part of your full time job then you'll need something bigger.
Reply:Thanks for the info guys, gives me a place to start. That hobart looks about right (and in my price range)Its 50/50 side jobs/hobbyist. So nothing really serious. Thanks!
Reply:Originally Posted by DewmThat hobart looks about right (and in my price range)Its 50/50 side jobs/hobbyist. So nothing really serious. Thanks!
Reply:Where are you at I could be interested in selling my Miller AEAD 200 LE
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incoln ranger 250 is an excellent machine. Air cooled geni with outletsHad that before buying a classic 300DSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Would say the 305 Lincoln or the Miller, from what I know now there is a lot of good used equipment out there. The suitcase is the way to go, with the suit case you can weld thin to thick material, flux core to solid wire, or on the ground or 100ft of the ground.
Reply:IMO I would not consider much less than a 200 amp welder I picked up a used Lincoln ranger 9 for the farm here, welds very nice, $500.my son just bought a used 200 amp miller with generator built in, , (older but works well). $400, he is a professional welder. fabricates oil field tanks currently. I waited many years looking for a good affordable unit, but it was well worth it, both were private sales, both were guaranteed to weld and run OK or bring them back, and money back. knew of each seller,
Reply:You will need 10,000 watts aux power to run stand alone equipment like a plasma, smll TIG's etc in my opinion. I think the Hobart, Bobcat, Trailblazer etc will do that.
Reply:I agree with CEP, the Hobart 145 isn't big enough. If you can afford it get something in the 250 amp range. If you can't afford that much you might look at the Hobart champion elite, it's 225 amps DC with a 100 percent duty cycle at 225 amps if my memory is correct. It's a basic welder that will serve you well if you take care of it. In my area I have seen them on sale for $2900.