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110,
September 6, 2008
By Anonymous Reviewer
from Union Ironworker/welder in Norfolk Va
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"This machine has its ups and downs, But what dissapointed me the most is that it advertises that it can run up to 3/32 rod, but I find thats only true for 3/32 stainless rod, not your traditional carbon steel rods (6010,7018,7014). Its not a bad hobby welder, but plan on buying 1/16 inch rod for it."
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4
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Don't sweat the small things,
August 11, 2008
By jpetrausch
from Waupaca, Wisconsin
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"I used this welder for small 16 gauge steel. It's just what you need for quick easy small repairs when you don't want to haul around the big machines. Just plug into a regular 110 volt outlet and bingo bango all done!! Great for beginers as well. I have purchased these for our business and for hobbies."
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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4
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GOOD FOR THE MONEY,
April 22, 2008
By LENC
from Canada, Stoney Creek
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"I bought this welder a few years ago, it has served me very well, I have welded many jobs with it. It burns a nice rod and leaves a good finish. Big enough for any thickness of metal"
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Home Handyman
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Worth the money!,
April 21, 2008
By doityourself13
from New Jersey
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"I bought this welder to do small repairs on my trailer. Burns 1/16 electrodes very easily, however 1/8 electrode i couldn't keep an arc. This is a very good welder for learning and starting out. Would definitely reccomend this."
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Beginner
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Handy, portable, 115 volt buzz box,
September 9, 2007
By Jaymo
from Stockbridge, GA
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"No, it's not a 220 volt AC/DC stick welder, but it goes where my 220 volt can't.
An internal cooling fan would be nice, but the 20%-30% duty cycle really isn't a problem. I've welded everything from sheet metal up to 1/4" thick steel with this little buzz box and have no complaints, although 1/4" requires taking multiple passes. I also use it to power my stitch and spot welders and it does so very well.
I bought mine at my local Northern store, because it was convenient, allowing me to get the welder, electrodes, and safety gear all in one outing.
If you need higher duty cycle, or you need to weld bigger workpieces, then you need something like a Stickmate LX, which offers AC/DC versatility, as well as 100% duty cycle at 100 amps.
If you need a welder for smaller jobs, or just need one that's portable, you can't go wrong with this one. It's cheaper and simpler than a wire feed unit, and you don't need a bottle and shielding gas
It would be a great little stick welder for the beginner, with plenty of power for home projects and then some. I'm not exactly a beginner, and I don't have any plans to get rid of mine. It's just too handy. I no longer avoid welding projects just because I can't get the work piece to my big 220 welder."
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9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Great for learning,
July 26, 2007
By TommyA
from McDonough, Ga
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"Great little welder for use on small projects and some larger as well. I own several other welders that require 230 volt hook up thus limiting the portability. I can stick this in the truck and use it just about anywhere. Most repairs I do involve thicknesses of 1/4". Any welder will tell you that lower power machines can be used for thicker metals as long as several passes are made. I feel that it has saved me it's cost in the reduction of trips and bring repairs back to the shop."
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11 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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