I'm thinking of starting my welding career on the cheap with a Lincoln
AC-225 tombstone -- about $219.00 at Lowes.
Lincoln says it will weld 16 gauge and up. Can a newbie really do 16
gauge or should I assume it will take a fair amount of experience before
I can do it?
My garage only has 40 amp service. The AC-225 takes 50 amps. I assume
that means I will not be able to use the highest settings. Any ideas on
what the thickest material might be with only 40 amp input? Lincoln's
on-line info does help much.
I expect I would later move on to a mig welder, but wonder if the
additional expense for a large mig welder is worth it considering I can
get this stick welder for $219.00.
On the other hand, maybe a larger mig welder would solve my 40 amp
service problem.
Thanks,
Don Malling
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