Just wanted to pick some of your brains about a future purchase. I have kind of decided between two Flux/Mig systems and wondering if you guys have some real world experience with either.
First off, I live about 3/4 miles from Home Depot, they have 10% military discount and a no BS return policy. So this is the reason for getting them there.
I have no formal welding training and started with a cheapo 40-100A stick welder that I picked up at a pawn. I successfully built some target stands a couple of years ago, but looking for a decent Flux/Mig to tackle some projects for my Jeep XJ. The other thing is I want it to be 120volt.
I want to weld mild steel to build some better target stands, basket rack, some exhaust work, lightbar and then eventually this bumper
JcrOffroad, Inc. XJ Cherokee DIY Rear Bumper
http://jcroffroad.com/install_guides/XJDIYRearAssemblyInstructions.pdf
I have narrowed down to the:
Campbell Hausfeld WG3090 140 Amp Mig/Flux
Campbell Hausfeld 120 Volt 140 Amp MIG/Flux-WG3090 at The Home Depot
and the Lincoln K2514-1 140 A Mig/Flux
Lincoln Electric Weld Pak 140 HD Wire-Feed Welder-K2514-1 at The Home Depot
The CH is about $100 cheaper, then the Lincoln, but comes with a 5 Year warranty, vs the Lincoln 3. I plan to get the Home Depot extended warranty so I can just take it back there. Although I want better quality so I dont have to take it back. Is the Lincoln $100 more machine, or will I just be buying $100 worth of accessories?
I plan to start with Flux, unless I should just start with Mig (less slag etc)
First off, I live about 3/4 miles from Home Depot, they have 10% military discount and a no BS return policy. So this is the reason for getting them there.
I have no formal welding training and started with a cheapo 40-100A stick welder that I picked up at a pawn. I successfully built some target stands a couple of years ago, but looking for a decent Flux/Mig to tackle some projects for my Jeep XJ. The other thing is I want it to be 120volt.
I want to weld mild steel to build some better target stands, basket rack, some exhaust work, lightbar and then eventually this bumper
JcrOffroad, Inc. XJ Cherokee DIY Rear Bumper
http://jcroffroad.com/install_guides/XJDIYRearAssemblyInstructions.pdf
I have narrowed down to the:
Campbell Hausfeld WG3090 140 Amp Mig/Flux
Campbell Hausfeld 120 Volt 140 Amp MIG/Flux-WG3090 at The Home Depot
and the Lincoln K2514-1 140 A Mig/Flux
Lincoln Electric Weld Pak 140 HD Wire-Feed Welder-K2514-1 at The Home Depot
The CH is about $100 cheaper, then the Lincoln, but comes with a 5 Year warranty, vs the Lincoln 3. I plan to get the Home Depot extended warranty so I can just take it back there. Although I want better quality so I dont have to take it back. Is the Lincoln $100 more machine, or will I just be buying $100 worth of accessories?
I plan to start with Flux, unless I should just start with Mig (less slag etc)