Question about Blue Max welders

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Hey guys, about to buy my first welder and have been checking out a blue max 6000. Ive never heard of the brand and they are selling for a lot cheaper than any other name brand like Lincoln or Miller and I'm aware you generally get what you pay for. I was just wondering if anyone had any reviews on them. Thanks!
Reply:Here's a better way to help the forum help you since you (presumably) want to avoid suffering and frustration at spending your (presumably) hard-earned money on a questionable product:Post WHAT you want to weld, in detail, and what process you prefer if you have a preference yet. The forum hive mind will generally offer useful solutions IF you provide a useful level of detail.You DID come to the right place. Welcome.
Reply:First post! Ummm, I think this is a s p a m e r!!!"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:It's a Homier product. It's a place exactly like harbor freight so you're taking a risk on it
Reply:You would think while typing the phrase they are selling for alot cheaper would raise his red flag. You think blue max is a ploy on miller. Buyer beware you want cheaper you get cheaper cheaper machine cheaper services and probably less for scrap when it diesMillermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer
Reply:My suggestion is to go with a used name brand machine that you can test out before buying if possible.   It doesn't have to be red or blue machine as there are several other good brands.  many no longer in business because they got bought out by red or blue usually.  Yellow (ESAB) is a good color to go for as well.for older machines, Hobart, century, Airco, Linde, Ltec, thermadyne etc.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Thanks guys, on another note does anybody know of a used welder for sale? Looking for a diesel or gas I can run my Lincoln suitcase off and stick up to 5/32 with...
Reply:Originally Posted by SRZ19Thanks guys, on another note does anybody know of a used welder for sale? Looking for a diesel or gas I can run my Lincoln suitcase off and stick up to 5/32 with...
Reply:Tell us where u r located and how much u want to spendTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:It may seem like the guys are jumping on ya, but remember, the fact that they responded means they want to help...In the future, post much more detail, some back ground of your abilities and the machines' intended use.Then the responses will be much more helpful, and usually more of them as well...Welcome to Welding Web!!Lincoln Power MIG 210 MP ( boat anchor )Lincoln Weld-Pac 100 HDHobart IronMan 230Cutmaster 42Jackson NexGenSumner Ultra ClampsDWM120
Reply:Nobody trying to jump on you its just easier to solve a problem before you buy a pos and than thats a whole new thread with arguing and flaming about whos at fault etc. Just browse some of the posts in the other manufacture threads.Millermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer
Reply:I'm in upstate New York, the Albany area. I've been looking around on the internet and want ads and stuff but usually the best deals are stuff you just come across. I'm looking to spend about a thousand to fifteen hundred
Reply:Im in Guilderland, got my Weldanpower for 650.00 a few months back....Lincoln Power MIG 210 MP ( boat anchor )Lincoln Weld-Pac 100 HDHobart IronMan 230Cutmaster 42Jackson NexGenSumner Ultra ClampsDWM120
Reply:Originally Posted by MadMax31Im in Guilderland, got my Weldanpower for 650.00 a few months back....
Reply:You know after reading many threads like this one I have come to the conclusion thatanyone going out to buy a welding machine without expert advice or help is like a person going out and buying a guitar with NO advice or help.I just feel sorry for them. It will be a miracle if they end up with the right tool for the job.Just my thoughts.One more thought....It is also like a person that has a car that breaks down and a stranger comes walking upand says,"sounds like it is not getting any fuel" and proceeds to turn any and all adjustments they can find.God help them.Last edited by Donald Branscom; 05-21-2011 at 12:50 PM.AWS certified welding inspectorAWS certified welder
Reply:Originally Posted by Donald BranscomYou know after reading many threads like this one I have come to the conclusion thatanyone going out to buy a welding machine without expert advice or help is like a person going out and buying a guitar with NO advice or help.I just feel sorry for them. It will be a miracle if they end up with the right tool for the job.Just my thoughts.One more thought....It is also like a person that has a car that breaks down and a stranger comes walking upand says,"sounds like it is not getting any fuel" and proceeds to turn any and all adjustments they can find.God help them.
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Reply:Hey thanks! Exactly what I was looking for, I sent the guy an email hopefully it's still available. Thanks again!
Reply:Originally Posted by SRZ19Hey thanks! Exactly what I was looking for, I sent the guy an email hopefully it's still available. Thanks again!