i wanna start learning to weld my own bumpers and such, so im looking for a welder. i dont even know what i need, so if you got it and i could use it, that would be awesome. i have a very low budget, so im not looking for your $1500 welder. thanks guys

 

I would say try to find a wire feed mig welder. we use a lincoln 220v 175 wire feed for everything up to 1/4" then a stick welder for anything bigger. if you get lucky and tack your time you can find deals on them our wire feed welder cost us $300.

 

harbor freight has wire feed welders for $99 or $119. Great for if you are just starting out.

 

Walmart in federal way is clearing out all their welding stuff. Other stores might be to.

Other wise a Harbor Freight welder is a cheap startup welder. I use their 90amp flux core welder with Lincoln flux core wire and am starting to get some decent welds (self taught). If you do get a hf welder buy the protection plan its another $20 but they will give you a new one if anything stops working, I'm on my second one but for $90 I'm not complaining.

Or drop some serious $ and buy a Lincoln or Miller :-)

 

i dont have serious $lol. i work at the walmart in bonney lake, so ill see if they have any welding tuff still. i dont think iveever seen welding stuff at walmart.....wierd

 

I currently have a hf flux welder. Works pretty decent. Is recommend one of those. If not a you can pick up a Lincoln at home depot for not too much.

 

how about this one?

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardw...&storeId=10051

 

Check CL I got a Hobart 140 for $400 on there. Was practically brand new used for one patch job on a body panel.

 

i cant afford 400. been on craigslist, but my budget is super low, lol. unless you wanna do bi monthly payments of 50 bux, i cant do it.

 

Oh sorry kinda missed the point of your thread. I bought it off there not selling it.

Where are you located? I'll help look on CL, its one of my favorite pass times lol

 

What IS your budget btw?

 

right now my budget is low. very low. im looking for one that has a price i can accept really. and im in bonney lake, washington, which on CL is tacoma.

 

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/tld/3378369012.html

Best one I found

Seems you CL market is a little dry.

Honestly, with a low budget I'd go get the HF mig with their warranty or save and get something a bit better (Lincoln, Hobart, Miller)

I think Craftsman makes MIGs, sears has layaway....

 

that is about 5 miles from me lol. you think that will let me build my own bumpers and stuff

 

I'd say so. But I don't know what amperage it is. I think you'd at least want 120 for 1/4" , may want to research some more, new to welding myself.