Posted by jon f mn on June 24, 2014 at 10:49:48 from (70.194.140.96):
In Reply to: welding posted by wbond on June 24, 2014 at 07:31:55:
Get a torch first. They are about the most important of the welding tools. heating to loosen parts and cutting steel are the most common things done, at least for me. You can also braze light steel and cast iron and gas weld steel. But you have to be careful what you buy, especially at auctions. most tanks are leased and are worthless if bought at an auction. No gas company will fill lease tanks from another company and if you try to fill leased tanks without the paperwork the gas company will just take them from you. If they claim the tanks are owned make sure you get the paperwork that goes with them.
As far as welders goes, the advice given so far is all good. You have to decide where your priorities are. From what you have said so far I would recomend a small wirefeed, but in 220 volt. The 110 volt wire feeds are only good for about 1/8", maybe 3/16" if you get a good one, and they loose a lot of power if you try to run them from an extension cord. The 220 volt models will weld up to 1/4" well, and there is surprisingly little welding on the farm that is thicker than that, and for that you can weld multiple passes to get by for most of it. I've tried out all the brands and in the small migs the Lincoln is by far the best. And the ones sold at the discount stores are not the same as those sold at most welding supply stores and are cheaper for a reason.
There is nothing wrong with getting a stick welder also, they are cheaper to start with and can do more stuff, but are a bit harder to use than mig welder.
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