I'm looking to purchase my first welder. I use to weld at my old job a little bit and i wanna get back in the game. I'm new to actually purchasing and knowing what i'm getting.
i spoke to a buddy that is a pipe fitter and he suggested me to Get the Lincoln Electric 125 at home depot.. it is around $400 i believe.. He said to go to AirGas for the bottle/regulator and accessories.. But he also said to look on craigslist. What exactly do i search for on craigslist or online?? he said They have Bolt on kits for cheap. I'm not sure what to look for.
I will be running it with Gas.. which leads me to my next question. I've read that i can run 100% Co2 and be fine just not as clean welds.. my buddy said to run 75/25 with argon for a much cleaner weld..
any help getting me started on the right foot would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guy!
i spoke to a buddy that is a pipe fitter and he suggested me to Get the Lincoln Electric 125 at home depot.. it is around $400 i believe.. He said to go to AirGas for the bottle/regulator and accessories.. But he also said to look on craigslist. What exactly do i search for on craigslist or online?? he said They have Bolt on kits for cheap. I'm not sure what to look for.
I will be running it with Gas.. which leads me to my next question. I've read that i can run 100% Co2 and be fine just not as clean welds.. my buddy said to run 75/25 with argon for a much cleaner weld..
any help getting me started on the right foot would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guy!