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        cjt
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        I am looking for a welder to do small jobs.Something that runs on 110
         
        Posts: 152 | Location: michigan | Registered: Nov 12, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        Jaybee
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        If you are just getting in to it, then check out HarborFreight in your area. You can get a basic unit for $100.


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        Posts: 9100 | Location: Knoxville, Tennessee | Registered: Sep 27, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        joecercone
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        If you are ok with stick welding, you can pick up a 110 buzz box for around $100. If you want a wire-feed welder, plan on spending at least $250 or $300, and that will only be good for material up to about 3/16" thick max.
         
        Posts: 813 | Location: Rogers City, MI | Registered: Sep 25, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        cjt
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        Thanks
         
        Posts: 152 | Location: michigan | Registered: Nov 12, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        monzanick
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        A buzz box is a waste of money. If you have little skill welding, get a wire feed. Take a night class. I would reccomend a century or miller , get shielding gas solid core wire works o/k but is pretty crappy welds.
         
        Posts: 7 | Location: Somerset WI | Registered: Mar 31, 2013Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        joecercone
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        110 welders are very limited and not very easy to use. I have one and if I had to do it again, I would bite the bullet and step up to a 220 wire feed unit.
         
        Posts: 813 | Location: Rogers City, MI | Registered: Sep 25, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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