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Had to choose between a cheap welder and a used name brand one
I went with the $150 Harbor Freight special instead of the $400 used Miller. Honestly it's been 6 months and the arc is so inconsistent I'm fighting it every time. Anyone else regret trying to save money on tools?
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reesemoore8h ago
My first MIG was a $120 Lincoln from a pawn shop that looked like someone used it underwater. The wire feed would stutter and the gun was held together with electrical tape. I finally gave up and bought a used Hobart Handler 140 for $350 and it was night and day. The arc starts clean every time and I can actually dial in the settings without guessing. That cheap one cost me more in frustration and wasted metal than the upgrade did.
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joelwells6h ago
Was that Harbor Freight special really that much of a headache?
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