![]() ![]() The assembly is a huge partition that would not even fit back out the door, so I couldn't take it to my shop to weld. ![]() So I went all around and moment welded it. I was welding 1.5" x12G square tubing, 2 pieces in a "T" configuration had torn apart. It certainly does not have the arc pressure of a 50A 220V input tombstone, or other buzzbox, but its good for small stuff. If you are an accomplished welder, you will have no problem welding with this. Its certainly not a machine to learn welding with. I had a little trouble striking the arc at first, but as the electrode warmed up it became easier and I got a feel for how it behaves. I had never welded with anything made in China before and didn't really know what to expect. I figured if it lasts a year, it probably will be good for a long time and it will certainly have paid for itself several times over. I was told in case of warranty issues they just exchange for a new one. I also paid another$19.99 for a year warranty. On Friday I went to Harbor Freight and bought one. and then deal with putting it all back later, just to weld 6" of bead. I had an urgent repair I had been asked to do and had pushed it off for some time, as I didn't have the time to drag out the cables, the adapter, buzzbox etc. When I saw those pics I decided to try it out.ĭmartin, Thanks, I saw your reply after I had bought one. Thank you Metalbender for actually running some beads and posting pics. I mentioned my machine in this thread because the OP was looking at a 110v welder and wondered if he might be better to get a 110/220 dual voltage. (I have a rudimentary TIG setup for my Miller which I have used on an aluminum repair but it was pretty tricky so not really looking to do aluminum.) It is of course only DC so no tigging aluminum. It is a much better welder for thinner materials than my Miller. I think I located the factory through Alibaba. I hope to retire this year and really learn the TIG. I've tried the plasma cutter and the TIG but haven't used them much. #SPARKLE 2 WELDER GENERATOR#When using it with my generator I drive a grounding rod into the ground to be sure. I always keep a cover on it when not in use and always ground it. I have a Miller AC/DC welder for heavy stuff so I haven't used this over about 110 amps and mostly in the 85 to 95 range. I also checked out the spares situation in Yahoo Groups Chinese welder forums. (I could have ordered 10 from the factory with my name on!). I located the factory before I bought it. ![]()
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