Anyone got the Harbor Freight wire welder?

[tom4018]

They have a cheap 90 amp flux core wire welder. I got a project that I can't get to my stick welder, extending my leads or making a extension cord for the welder are not cheap. I thought for a $100 I might be able to tack what needs to be welded then I could take it off and weld it with my stick welder. Doubtful I could ever get things lined up without tacking it to have everything lined up.

Once in a while I need to repair a hay ring or something thin, always wanted a wire welder for thin stuff. If the Harbor Freight one would do a job like that once in a while it would be worth a $100.

Been considering a Hobart Handler 210 MVP or Handler 140. Just working on a budget.

 

[M5farm]

Yes I have one it works very good for tacking and thin sheet metal. The flux core does splatter alot. I use mine quite often just as you describe needing one. I have used probably 10 rolls of wire in it and it still works well.

 

[Nesikep]

I have a chinese wirefeed welder, fluxcore or gas, it works OK... Never tried fluxcore though

 

[dun]

I have to move the welder around to work in different parts of the shop. I made a power (extension) cord 75 foot long that is wored straight into the breaker box and with a receptacle for the welder at the other end. Works slick. I also use it with the generator . Have a short adapter that goes from the generator to the cord for the welder. That way I can run the genrator outside and not worry about exhaust fumes in the shop

 

[Galloways1]

depends on what you are welding. I have used one on some pretty thick stuff. Crank the heat and have a side grinder, it works pretty well.

 

[tom4018]

I have to move the welder around to work in different parts of the shop. I made a power (extension) cord 75 foot long that is wored straight into the breaker box and with a receptacle for the welder at the other end. Works slick. I also use it with the generator . Have a short adapter that goes from the generator to the cord for the welder. That way I can run the genrator outside and not worry about exhaust fumes in the shop

That is one thing I have considered doing. Thought about the small wire welder for light stuff also.

Dun you feeling better?

 

[dun]

I have to move the welder around to work in different parts of the shop. I made a power (extension) cord 75 foot long that is wored straight into the breaker box and with a receptacle for the welder at the other end. Works slick. I also use it with the generator . Have a short adapter that goes from the generator to the cord for the welder. That way I can run the genrator outside and not worry about exhaust fumes in the shop

That is one thing I have considered doing. Thought about the small wire welder for light stuff also.

Dun you feeling better?

A little, but percocet will do that for you when vicodin doesn;t work

 

[tom4018]

A little, but percocet will do that for you when vicodin doesn;t work

LOL, toughest part is when there is no pain remembering that you can't do any lifting. One reason I was looking for a easy solution to finish this repair. Big welder will be heavier to move even if I made me a cord. Wife could set the little welder out there for me. Got to go back to work on light duty tomorrow, still have a 10 pound weight limit for 3 more weeks.

 

[dun]

A little, but percocet will do that for you when vicodin doesn;t work

LOL, toughest part is when there is no pain remembering that you can't do any lifting. One reason I was looking for a easy solution to finish this repair. Big welder will be heavier to move even if I made me a cord. Wife could set the little welder out there for me. Got to go back to work on light duty tomorrow, still have a 10 pound weight limit for 3 more weeks.

My Lincoln is on wheels

 

[lavacarancher]

No I don't have anything from Harbor Freight. Had a couple of things for a week or two but they broke and I threw them away. I don't buy anything from them anymore. Didn't we just go through the 110V welder thing a couple of weeks ago?

 

[tripleBfarms]

I have one as well it works great the main thing to remember is the duty cycle. just give it a break after 7 or 8 beads and let it cool down for a minute.I've had it for 5 or 6 years and it is perfect for those small jobs. I used one of those 20 percent off coupon that they put in all the magazines and got mine for 80 bucks

 

[tom4018]

I have one as well it works great the main thing to remember is the duty cycle. just give it a break after 7 or 8 beads and let it cool down for a minute.I've had it for 5 or 6 years and it is perfect for those small jobs. I used one of those 20 percent off coupon that they put in all the magazines and got mine for 80 bucks

Does it do ok on things such as a hay ring?

 

[M5farm]

I have one as well it works great the main thing to remember is the duty cycle. just give it a break after 7 or 8 beads and let it cool down for a minute.I've had it for 5 or 6 years and it is perfect for those small jobs. I used one of those 20 percent off coupon that they put in all the magazines and got mine for 80 bucks

Does it do ok on things such as a hay ring?

yes - hay rings , exhaust pipes , stamped mower decks , sheet metal , etc .

 

[MudHog]

I have one as well it works great the main thing to remember is the duty cycle. just give it a break after 7 or 8 beads and let it cool down for a minute.

That is what most people don't realize. Those little things aren't 100% duty cycle. Use them for how they are designed and they aren't to bad. MIG in nature isn't good for dirty/rusty metal, but can get the job done with a little prep work.

 

[tripleBfarms]

I have one as well it works great the main thing to remember is the duty cycle. just give it a break after 7 or 8 beads and let it cool down for a minute.I've had it for 5 or 6 years and it is perfect for those small jobs. I used one of those 20 percent off coupon that they put in all the magazines and got mine for 80 bucks

Does it do ok on things such as a hay ring?

Yes, I've welded a bunch of hay rings up with it. Is perfect for light stuff like that.