Just your standerd fab stuff... not looking to do anything more than fixin and building. Do you think this could be used for Z-ing a frame and stuff like that? bp
<font color="green">You need more info from the seller. The ad says flux welder and there is clearly a tank on the cart. Has the welder been converted for gas? Is the tank included? What about the gauge/regulator? Is it a flow gauge or just a pressure regulator? I'm not sure, so don't quote me but, I'm pretty sure you can buy that new at Home Depot for around that. You should check. RASHY </font>
Basic rule of thumb: If the welder plugs in to 110/120 V, then it probably isn't strong enough to use on frame/suspension work. (There are some exceptions, but I don't believe this is one of them.) This welder would do great for bodywork, though. And the price isn't too bad for including the cart and the bottle.
Thanks... I will check into it a bit more... What is the best for mild frame welding... I guess what I want is something that will do it and is 110 with the cheapest pricetag. thanks
I would'nt weld a frame with a 110 welder. Maybe a cross member but not anything that holds the whole stucture together. Rent a 220.
Rash, the ad says "Mig and Flux." I've heard the Home Depot and Lowes model Lincolns are somehow different. I don't know, I've got a Miller.
I think the model number 100 on the front means it is a 100 amp max which is light duty stuff only. You can buy a new 135 amp which is what I have for $440 new. I like mine but for my frames final welds I am using something bigger. Check out this place they have free shipping... http://www.weldingmart.com/Qstore/p001645.htm
The Lincoln site doesn't even show the sp-100 anymore. The smallest they show is the sp-135. But you should be able to take a look at the specs via http://www.lincolnelectric.com/products/service/opsmanuals.asp I would highly recommend going with a 220 welder myself. It's not that big of a deal to wire up a 220 outlet for it. Most houses have at least one for a dryer hookup. You should be able to pick up a decent 220 for around $500 used if you watch your local trader rags. That one will do a great job on bodywork and small stuff but I wouldn't try to do a frame with it...
[ QUOTE ] Rash, the ad says "Mig and Flux." I've heard the Home Depot and Lowes model Lincolns are somehow different. I don't know, I've got a Miller. [/ QUOTE ] <font color="green">DER.... So it does. Why didn't that click? Anyway, I have heard people calling a MIG welder that even though it is using flux. That's probably why it didn't sink in. Anywho, Yeah, It's too light to do a frame. I have a Hobart, the biggest 110 model they made back in the day. It is great for sheet metal and up to 1/4 with a single pass but not much bigger than that. RASHY </font>
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