good welder under $300?

admin

I am going to be getting into welding and I am looking for a good welder under or around $300. Do you know of any?  I don't know the difference between MIG, TIG, Stick, And Oxy/Fuel Welding but I want to learn one!!! Let me know.thanks
Reply:I'm just a beginner but I know some of the answers to your questions, correct me if I'm wrong.Oxy/Acetylene Welding uses 2 tanks, 1 with Oxygen and the other with Acetylene. Combined together the gases burn a hot enough flame to weld. (It can also be used to cut things like pipes and stuff).MIG (Metal Intert Gas) Welding uses electricity and metal is continuously fed acting as an electrode (usually the welding machine feeds the metal through a hand grip thing with a trigger). It also usually uses a intert gas (separate tank) to prevent oxidation.Last edited by ltkenbo; 12-26-2006 at 04:15 AM.
Reply:Definatly a used one, you're not gonna buy a good welder for under 300 new.  Stick is probably what the majority of us started on.  Mig is easier for a beginner.  You could probably find an old stick welder in your price range.  I don't think the new "tombstones" are much more expensive if any. http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...sterid=3180132  it would be more versitile compared to a mig.DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:Originally Posted by jonz00I am going to be getting into welding and I am looking for a good welder under or around $300. Do you know of any?  I don't know the difference between MIG, TIG, Stick, And Oxy/Fuel Welding but I want to learn one!!! Let me know.thanks
Reply:for new you will be looking for O/A (You will need to rent tanks), AC only stick or Harbor Freight or other import if you want mig.  Don't buy the Richard Finch book just go through it on a bookstore visit. Here's the book to buy.  Your LWS may be able to get it for less. ( I paid $12.95 )The Richard Finch book does go a little more in depth but the Welding Basics will get you started and does have some step by step projects to do.DennisThermal Arc 185-TSWMillermatic Challenger 172VictorO/AAtlas Craftsman 12 by 24 LatheEsab PCM-875Wholesalem Tool Mill-Drill
Reply:Originally Posted by Tailshaft56Don't buy the Richard Finch book just go through it on a bookstore visit. Here's the book to buy.  Your LWS may be able to get it for less. ( I paid $12.95 )The Richard Finch book does go a little more in depth but the Welding Basics will get you started and does have some step by step projects to do.
Reply:Oxy acetyline can be had for under 300 new including shorter "B" tanks if you don't mind off-brand, check harbor freight and the like. Or you can get a tombstone stick welder. Anything else is gonna have to be used, not necessarily a bad thing though. Don't forget to budget for the safety equiptment you will need. Good luck!If you don't have the time to do it right, then you definitely don't have the time to do it over.
Reply:Originally Posted by jonz00I am going to be getting into welding and I am looking for a good welder under or around $300. Do you know of any?