In the market for a stick welder

[Stomis]

I want to be able to properly do cast to mild alah nickel rods. Always happy to add another tool to the arsenal of course. Theres always the steadfast lincoln tombstone but Im really more of a miller/hobart guy.

I know what my $300 options are for the conventional large machine but what about this little guy from lowes?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_51090-38777...3731883&Ntt=stick+welder&Ns=p_product_price|1

It looks like a nice little machine. Comes in 20 amps under a tombstone but seems 1000x more portable. Any experience? Plus Ill get 10% off since Laura works at lowes.

 

[blazinzuk]

Does no one seriously know about Nickel-Iron-Manganese mig wire?

Its expensive but not nearly as expensive as another welder

 

[Stomis]

Does no one seriously know about Nickel-Iron-Manganese mig wire?

Its expensive but not nearly as expensive as another welder

Shhhh Dont tell my wife that I like the excuse to add another tool to the arsenal!

 

[ryoken]

I really need to get the marina a stick... I'm tired of dragging the MIG down there, and especially changing spools...

 

[Stomis]

I really need to get the marina a stick... I'm tired of dragging the MIG down there, and especially changing spools...

I'll let you know how this little thing is. I ordered it lol. You can give it a whirl when Im done with my axle if ya like!

 

[K5 Jess]

Sounds like its time to go purple! Ive got the 181 and it runs like budda I met another guy who has a shop, he liked the 181 so much he bought the bigger model to keep in his shop.

http://https://www.thermadyne.com/thermalarc/

 

[K5 Jess]

I should get something for as much as I push there products

 

[Stomis]

Man that thing is bad ass. Ill be in the market for a 220v MIG soon enough also

 

[Deuling]

Pics of some welds

 

[K85 Octane]

Pics of some welds or it didn't happen!!

better

 

[Stomis]

Actually correct it didnt happen yet lol. I havent even plugged it in. Been too busy doing other ****. Saturday I got swooped up to race prep my friend RC-Rocks rig, sunday I wired 220 all day in my garage.