terryjr wrote:
I use a Lincoln 210MP now but you don't need all that. I also have HF welders, I can't knock HF welders. I can say their hoods are junk. I got a backup Hobart hood at tractor supply for like $80 that's pretty nice. Take a look at Eastwood welders. A cart is a nice beginner project but that adds space your worried about, today inverter welders are smaller and can just be put on a shelf when not used. The bottle can be a bear but at least us skinny. Most of those welders will also let you run Fluxcore wire where you don't need a bottle, con is it spatters so more clean up, but pro they can usually penetrate better when near thickness limit and can be used on dirty metal even outdoors.
I had though about Fluxcore, but had seem some recommendations against it.
Like I'd posted, I've got access to a MIG (needs MIG gun repair), Flux, & Stick via my dad.
Nothing wrong with Fluxcore, I personally think it penetrates better for Les experienced welders. My frames Fluxcore and it's got 40k trouble free miles, most of those at 500+ hp on 450lb springs. You just have a lot more cleanup with Fluxcore, it creates a lot of smoke and bb's that need cleaned up prior to paint.
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