Welding for a dueling tree

[RiskyBusiness]

Any welders in so cal that specialize in small jobs? Would love to do it myself but these machines are like $300.

[ECG_88]

Harbor freight. You can get a welder for less than $100.

[9mmContagion]

Harbor freight. You can get a welder for less than $100.

[RiskyBusiness]

Harbor freight. You can get a welder for less than $100.

what! no way i would love that. i was scoping some out just for kicks at HD and saw $300 plus. I feel like this would be a cool new skill to have. Thanks man ill look more into it. Can i ask what separates this $100 unit to the bigger ones? like what limitations does this have that makes it so much more affordable

[waawaaweenie]

Look on craigslist for an old Lincoln tombstone, they last forever and will weld anything you need

[RiskyBusiness]

https://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welders/flux-125-welder-63582.html

is that the $100 one you mentioned? Just looking to put together shooting targets

[edgerly779]

I hve an old arc weldr that works fine if you have 220volts 45 bucks. Now going to Randall.

[jimmykan]

Just a public service announcement: Protect not only your eyes from the light, but also any exposed skin, i.e. do not wear short sleeves when welding.

[RiskyBusiness]

I hve an old arc weldr that works fine if you have 220 45 bucks.

sorry 220 45?

[RiskyBusiness]

would this be good enough to put the dueling tree kit together?

https://www.amazon.com/ARC-140-Inverter-110-Voltage-Welding-Machine/dp/B01MR60BFI/ref=asc_df_B01MR60BFI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312136741888&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13808866411757739842&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031225&hvtargid=pla-662286120376&psc=1

[RiskyBusiness]

Just a public service announcement: Protect not only your eyes from the light, but also any exposed skin, i.e. do not wear short sleeves when welding.

haha yea ill pick up the safety gear from HF. I take risk in shorts and sandals while casting with no face gear but ive seen how crazy dangerous welding can be.

[edgerly779]

220 volts

[ar15barrels]

what! no way i would love that. i was scoping some out just for kicks at HD and saw $300 plus. I feel like this would be a cool new skill to have. Thanks man ill look more into it. Can i ask what separates this $100 unit to the bigger ones? like what limitations does this have that makes it so much more affordable

Quality and features.
More expensive machines are generally easier to make better welds with.

My main welder cost $2800 plus another $500 in cables, regulator, torch and pedal.
My secondary welder is a $5000 welder that I bought used for $1000 and then bought another $1500 worth of accessories for $700.
Then I have a little $1000 welder that I got used for $500.

[ar15barrels]

I hve an old arc weldr that works fine if you have 220 45 bucks.

I need it for mexico house!
Bring it next time you are over.

[baranski]

haha yea ill pick up the safety gear from HF. I take risk in shorts and sandals while casting with no face gear but ive seen how crazy dangerous welding can be.

Take a welding course at a community college and build it there with quality welding equipment.