I am one of the first to champion HF junk. But, if you want something
disposable, get that welder. If you want something that can last you
a lifetime, get a Lincoln. If you want something really good, get a
Miller. I rarely weld so I got a Lincoln when an opportunity arose
for my employer to pay for one. It is very nice for a home unit. I
wish I had gotten the 220V instead of the 110V. I did get the gas kit
for MIG welding. I had a small C25 tank but a while back I went to
exchange it and all they had was bigger tanks. So, now I have a
medium sized tank. If I can just remember to turn the tank vavle off
it will last me a long time.
If you have a place to store it and the budget for it, get something
better. I have a HF press, mill/drill, hydraulic tools, hand tools
(very few, but some are OK), air tools (some), a Chinese (not HF)
lathe, etc, but I have a Lincoln welder and an IR compressor.
If you don't have storage or budget you can probably get someone to
weld that thing for you for very little.
Cheers,
Derf
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