Buying a basic Arc welder.

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Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:46 pm

rcman50166 wrote:But Counterstriker, you do what feels best. I mean, it is your investment.
and his "testicles"
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Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:23 pm

STHORNE wrote:
rcman50166 wrote:But Counterstriker, you do what feels best. I mean, it is your investment.
and his "testicles"
Yah wouldn't want anything to happen down there.



How much would say a 100 Arc welder go for? ( I will only be stick welding)
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portable or no? cause i know they make portable ones that are cheaper (and smaller).
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Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:28 pm

STHORNE wrote:portable or no? cause i know they make portable ones that are cheaper (and smaller).
Well, When you say portable do you mean runs off battery? If not then yes the portable, 100-200 amp.
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100-200 amp....hmmm

you check harborfrieght.com?
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double post, i know...

anyway, i found a link....

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STHORNE wrote:double post, i know...

anyway, i found a link....

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I thought you said Harbor Freight sucks?
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Well, since your looking for just something to get the job done, harbor frieght is a'ight.
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Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:58 pm

Woops! I mixed up the amp ith the wattage I meant wattage. But I am gonna get one from Freight.. Thanks.. I will keep ya updated.
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