Malcolm writes...
>My MIG shopping list:
> -must have infinite variable AMPS, WIRE SPEED
My weldpak 100 only has stepped control of the current. The more
expensive ones are full variable. Yup...that's a nice feature and I
wish I had it.
> -must have gas kit (regulator, adapter, solenoid valve)
> or be able to be adapted to gas
> -bonus if gas cylinder comes with, these cost about $200 + fill
> -hands-free mask, no way are you gonna be able to weld w/ 1 hand
Ah! Here's one I can get passionate about. I just starting using a
Jackson auto-darkening mask. Incredible. What a difference being able
to SEE the workpiece. Cost about $145 US but worth each penny.
Cheers!
Tom O'Malley in Southbridge Massachusetts
'74, '77 Spits
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