Don I'd second the recommendation that you start with gas. You will find
that is has so many more uses like cutting things away, heating rusted
nuts etc. Start by learning to braze and then move onto steel rod. Get a
book and practice. It's an art you learn through practice.
Your second acquisition should be a mig unless you are repairing farm
machinery.
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From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Don Malling
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 12:31 PM
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: Lincoln AC-225
I'm thinking of starting my welding career on the cheap with a Lincoln
AC-225 tombstone -- about $219.00 at Lowes.
Lincoln says it will weld 16 gauge and up. Can a newbie really do 16
gauge or should I assume it will take a fair amount of experience before
I can do it?
My garage only has 40 amp service. The AC-225 takes 50 amps. I assume
that means I will not be able to use the highest settings. Any ideas on
what the thickest material might be with only 40 amp input? Lincoln's
on-line info does help much.
I expect I would later move on to a mig welder, but wonder if the
additional expense for a large mig welder is worth it considering I can
get this stick welder for $219.00.
On the other hand, maybe a larger mig welder would solve my 40 amp
service problem.
Thanks,
Don Malling
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