I'm looking to pickup a welder and stumbled across clarke welders. The price on them seems really good but I don't know anyone who uses one. Everybody I know uses Lincoln and Miller. So does anybody own or know anybody with a Clarke? If so how has it been? Thanks
ive never heard of clarke. Ive used the millermatics and they are the best migs that ive ever used. Using a miller somebody who has never welded can use the miller welder and lay a awesome weld! They may be pricy, but you get what you pay for! Nate
I use mine almost every day. Have gone thru about 20 10lbs spools and only hav had to change tips and reattach the liner once ( i got caught on the chassis and gave the torch a good yank) Oh yeh it was second hand and already pretty used. I have gotten every penny out of it and that was in the first weekend. Consumables are readily avail(thanks to the net)
Dittos what socal wrench said...I've had mine about 4 years now, and it hasn't missed a beat. Plus, they're American Made...
Thanks guys, I found them while searching around on the internet and was somewhat suprised by how affordable they were. I guess you've helped me make up my mind. Thanks. Big Dirty
it's funny how the hamb works. i have waited all day to come home and post this same question. now i don't have to.do you have a link to site you found them on? i was looking at my eastwood catalog.
Glendale- Here is the link for the clarke welder weldingdepot.com Today I spent $500 and I got a 220 Volt 180 amp Mig Welder, a welding cart, a self darkening helmet, some Flux core and a pair of gloves. Not to bad!!!!! Miller and Lincoln may be the best, but to purchase one of those would of cost nearly a $1000 if not more and I'm tryin to save money and finsh my coupe.
I had a Clarke for 13 years.It was a 110 flux core 85amp box. Never had a problem with it.Loaned it out to everyone.
HOBARTS till nowadays[they are millers now if its a 110 volt]Think Ill try Lincoln next time........Clarkes are low priced- right?look at the drive motor for the wire.if its a good sized motor -go for it- if it looks like a W/S washer squirter motor, Bail!!
I just finished doing alot of searching on welders and wondered about those myself. The price was almost too good on the Clarke and since I did'nt know anything about them It scared me away. They are priced really good. I ended up with a Lincoln again from a place on ebay with pretty good prices. Indiana Oxygen co. was the name of the place and they sold Millers also. No tax and free shipping. I ordered it last Thurs night at about 11:00PM and had it by noon on Tues
I HAVE DEMOED ALMOST EVERY WELDER YOU CAN THINK OF. THE MILLER IS VERY USER FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE. BUT MY FAVORITE IS A SNAP-ON COMBO UNIT IT IS A MIG AND A SQUARE WAVE TIG ALL IN ONE. IT COMES IN A 110 OR 220 VERSION. I PAID 2500 FOR THE220 VERSION AND WILL NEVER REGRET IT. IF YOU ARE BUYING A NEW WELDER FOR LESS THAN A THOUSAND DOLLARS THEN IT IS NOT GOING TO BE BUILT TO LAST OR DO A QUALITY JOB FOR VERY LONG. I RECOMEND STAYING AWAY FROM THE SMALL 110 UNITS, THEY DONT PENETRATE AND ARE REALLY ONLY MADE FOR MODERN THIN SHEET METAL. I BOUGHT MY MILLER 185 AT A TRADE SHOW FOR 1200, THAT IS MORE THAN HALF OFF, AND IT WILL WELD 1/2 INCH STEEL IN ONE PASS. I GAVE IT TO MY BROTHER TO REPLACE HIS LINCOLN 120 AFTER THE WELDS BROKE FROM NO PENETRATION. YOU CAN GO CHEEP AND GET THE JOB DONE, OR SPEND A LITTLE EXTRA AND ONLY DO IT ONCE.
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