Reddit mentions: The best welding systems

They can be as complex or simple as a welder needs. It's just to apply some downward force to free up a hand. Makes it easier to weld if you got one hand on the torch and the other on some filler rod

https://www.amazon.com/Dog-River-Tools-Welding-Third/dp/B07B9MJ4K1

This Chinese machine has all those features: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EL8UQH4/

I can't think of too many options that'll do AC/DC/Stick/Pulse/Freq adj. for that price range.

Everlast Generators also has a machine in your price range: www.everlastgenerators.com/catalog-tig?width=688&height=600&inline=true#product-nid-1276

These Chinese machine's aren't ideal, but they are gaining in popularity and acceptance. I ended up with a Miller Diversion 180 over a year ago because I couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger on a Chinese made machine. The information and use of them has spread a lot in the last year.

Should be, but it depends.

https://www.amazon.com/Drico-MIG-150D-Multifunction-Voltage-Soldering/dp/B01H81KKDU/ref=sr_1_6?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1492666630&sr=1-6&refinements=p_36%3A20000-35000 this one pulls 31 amps on 120v

https://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Electric-K2185-1-Handy-Welder/dp/B000QFNZ74/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1492666630&sr=1-1&refinements=p_36%3A20000-35000 while this one is fine an a 20 amp circuit.

At the end of the day, it will depend on how much you're going to need it. I've done a lot of on-site work with 110v GMAW machines and a 20amp breaker is the minimum to ensure good performance.

We have and like gems, but don't have the saws or selves, but I know that it can take the craft to the next level.

Something like this, seems to me expensive/awesome/probably worth it? But I'm addicted to tools as is...

($300 CAD)
Genmine Mini Table Saw Gem Jewelry Rock Polishing Buffer Bench Lathe & Polisher Machine 0-26000r/min Benchtop Polisher Machine Set 350W 110V https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07HH5W71Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nCa6CbPQ31Q9Z

Or something like this:

Hand held cut saw ($55cad)

WORX WX081L ZipSnip Cutting Tool https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B019CSHSW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uDa6CbR6DFHJK

• diamond blades (14-35$)
  
  
  You could make a little rock holder wedge based cradle to clamp the stone then pass the tool over them, you get extra rocks (2 for 1)
  
  Or similarly make a sled for the table saw/polisher
  
  Maybe try some videos and give it a think!
  
  GLHF

The receptacle (outlet) you appear to have is a NEMA 10-50 NEMA 10. This plug is hot/hot/neutral there is no ground. I would make an adapter that goes from a NEMA 10-50 plug, to a NEMA 6-50 receptacle. This would allow you to plug in the chicago electric welder. You will need to buy a NEMA 6-50 plug for the clarkeweld welder to replace the NEMA 14-50 plug it is currently using.

Going this route will likely cost ~$50, plugs are expensive, though I think northern tools has better prices than the big box stores.

As suggested, absolutely check the breaker for the outlet, it should hopefully be 30-40 amps. I strongly doubt this outlet is fused by the 140 breaker, especially if that breaker is at the top of the service panel. If it is a 30amp breaker, then you likely have 10g wire; if it is a larger breaker, then you've likely got either 8g or 6g wire and are in great shape.

The chicago electric welder says at max it will draw 47amps. I doubt this number, consider it is a 225amp unit at 30V which is 6750watts; 6750W divided by 240V = ~28amps - much more reasonable.
The clarkeweld welder at max will draw 25amps - believable.

It is likely you'll be able to run both of these welders off that outlet after creating the adapter I recommended above. Also, this asserts that the outlet is not served by a subpanel, with a weird unbonded (not tied to ground) neutral wire.

Keep in mind, I'm not an electrician, this is just advice and is worth what you paid for it. If you burn down your house, it is on you. If you don't feel comfortable making an adapter and running these welders call a licensed electrician.

https://www.amazon.com/HYL-MIG130-Combo-MIG-Welder/dp/B072WGG86M i think i sgreat. i have it on 75/25 and it works great for mig good bang for the buck

good call waiting for a response. if you end up trying yourself, you can use something like bondic to join the two parts. https://www.amazon.com/Laser-Bonding-Tech-Bondic-SK8024-Cartridges/dp/B018IBEHQU/ref=pd_ybh_a_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4KHFE6H58K33CEGY5FPS

What about one of these stick or MIG machines? I heard Hobart was a good brand and it seems they have a good presence online.

http://www.amazon.com/Hobart-500502-Stickmate-Welding-Source/dp/B0002PS7SU/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1374536041&sr=1-2&keywords=arc+welder

http://www.amazon.com/Hobart-500420-Stickmate-Welding-Source/dp/B00004WHGG/ref=sr_1_10?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1374536041&sr=1-10&keywords=arc+welder

http://www.amazon.com/Hobart-500549-Auto-Wire-Welder/dp/B002VECKTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1374536041&sr=1-1&keywords=arc+welder#productDetails

I'd probably prefer to go the flux core or stick route to avoid the cost of the gas and tank.

You can buy cheap Chinese stick only inverter welders for $100 on up. I'd do that before I tried to change an existing welder not designed for it over. Getting the school machine and selling it is a good idea. This miller is between 300 and 800 lbs depending on how it's equipped. I'm not sure how you'd even transport it. You'd have to carry and engine hoist around with you.

https://www.amazon.com/DEKOPRO-Machine-Digital-Display-Electrode/dp/B07NWFB2S9/

One of meany. Even if it only lasts a year or two it's better than spending a bunch for

I use this on plastics, it’s thickish liquid with a great applicator and then you use the uv light on the other side and it cures in 10 seconds.
https://www.amazon.com/Bondic-Activated-Waterproof-Resistant-Adhesive/dp/B018IBEHQU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=bondic&qid=1564969293&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Another option would be to use an old DC arc welder as a power supply. You'd use the appropriate tap to get close to 48V after filtering. A cheaper AC unit like this would need an extra-big-ass bridge rectifier to make it DC, and God's own filtering capacitor to reduce the (very high current) DC ripple.

The server supplies in series is probably a cheaper and better solution, but it's possible that they go into shutdown on very large transient currents. The only way an arc welder will shut down is after it has turned one or more of its wires into lightbulbs...

I have used BONDIC uv epoxy/composite to enlarge tabs. it is clear and can be removed without damage to the plastic usually.
https://smile.amazon.com/Bondic-Activated-Waterproof-Resistant-Adhesive/dp/B018IBEHQU/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=bondic&qid=1570207099&sr=8-5

Where are you located?

If this http://www.amazon.com/AHP-AlphaTIG-200-Amp-Stick-Welder/dp/B00EL8UQH4 doesn't ship, and you are close to me, I may ask your friend to pick up two...

I don't know which plastic that is. But, if you really want to repair and do a good job of it, then you're looking for a plastic welder and you'll spend some time learning how to identify plastics (types) and practice welding them. If it's ABS, it couldn't be any easier.

Late Edit: A link to a cheap plastic welder to give you an idea of what's out there.

https://www.amazon.ca/Urethane-Supply-Company-5700HT-Airless/dp/B00IEX6NME/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499880413&sr=8-2&keywords=plastic+welder

Have you tried something like bondic? https://www.amazon.com/Bondic-Activated-Waterproof-Resistant-Adhesive/dp/B018IBEHQU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=uv+light+glue&qid=1554418033&s=gateway&sr=8-4

was the iron like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Hobie-Welder-Pro-Stock-72097001/dp/B004CGCY34

You can buy plastic welding kits. Some use hot air, others are like a soldering iron. Kinda like this one on amazon. Just replace the plastic fill rod that comes in the kit with some of your own filament.

Actually, looking at that kit you could probably just use a regular soldering iron if you already have one.

edit: Just saw your reply to another poster, fancier ones (plastic welders and soldering irons) have temperature controls but they do also cost more.

That's basically welding in a nutshell. Playing with high voltages. Here's a less homemade version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FCJA56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ojSWDb5R39JM9

if she has just a few things she wants to weld, she can use my arc stick welder at no charge. i weld outside on a cement patio in the rear of my home. near Temple U. had an electrician put in a special plug inside my shop and on an outside wall. i have sticks for cast iron, steel and aluminum. https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-500502-Stickmate-Welding-Source/dp/B0002PS7SU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468784504&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Hobart+Stickmate+AC+Welder+%E2%80%94+230+Volt%2C+205+Amp%2C+Model%23+500502

Use this to fix it https://www.amazon.com/Bondic-Activated-Waterproof-Resistant-Adhesive/dp/B018IBEHQU/.

found this one for 270 on letgo hows this one

How about the Hobart Stickmate?

https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-500421-Stickmate-Welding-Source/dp/B00004WHGH

AHP AlphaTIG 200X

Furick's FUPA 12 Gas Lens Kit

SSC Controls Pedal

I am just a hobbyist fabricator for my car. I just picked up the TIG welder a few weeks ago and have been using this subreddit and r/welding for all my feedback.

https://www.amazon.com/AHP-Alpha-160ST-Stick-Welder-Voltage/dp/B01HDUMAUC

Been looking at this myself recently.

I need this to weld boobies as yard art. Or pornography. You'll know which it is when you see it, right?

You can get a stick welder for super cheap these days. Then you get to save money on other tools by making terrifying home brew versions of them.

i managed to find this; i'm thinking this could work and be a way to avoid both those conditions where i can't later remove the hinge or can't reinsert the hinge. think it's worth a shot?


https://www.amazon.com/Bondic-Activated-Waterproof-Resistant-Adhesive/dp/B018IBEHQU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=uv+light+glue&qid=1554418033&s=gateway&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Welding-Kit-Adjustable-Temperature/dp/B0061CAWB8 would a plastic welding gun work? At work we use Leister heat welders, basically a bigger version of what i linked that gets used to hear that weld roofing materials

I used this one from Amazon for $18

Worked great, I've even used it to melt and repair a broken ABS part (non-kayak). Some reviews talk about the tips bending, but if you are applying that much pressure - you aren't doing it right. Move the tool slowly allowing it to heat and melt, pressure really isn't needed - it doesn't make the process any faster.