I am so excited about my latest hobby. Actually it is something of a surprise for me, because I didn’t really expect myself to be indulging in such an activity. Let’s just say that it is a little inconsistent with what I have been interested in doing before, and it was actually a surprise for many of my friends and even some family members were surprised that I am now into welding. That’s right, welding is my newest hobby and I can’t wait to do the home projects that I have in mind. Even though I have just recently learned the basics of welding, I have already lined up a few projects that will test how far I have gone with my skills and if I’ve really learned properly.
Now I have a little dilemma, so to speak. Even as I already have some home projects lined up, I would like to have a new arc welder to use. Sure, I already have one, but there are times when it is not functioning as properly as I would like it to. I got it second hand and is no longer performing the way it used to a few months back. What I want to know and then buy for myself would be the best arc welder for home use. What I wanted was a welder that I could use at home and save me some money as well. I am not really that averse to spending to get the welder that I need, but if I could get a quality arc welder for less money, then that’d be the best deal for me.
Arc Welder Choices
To make things a little easier for myself, I decided to list down some of the fine welders that I saw on the Internet. I will probably make my choice from one of these, and it would also be helpful to others who are also searching for the best arc welder for home use.
• 200 Amp Arc Welding Welder – This welder is quite portable and single phase. Used for manual metal arc welding (MMAW) in alternating current, has thermal protection and is also equipped with warning light. 200 Amp and comes with complete accessories. Priced at about $124.00.
• Lincoln Electric K1170 AC225S Stick Welder – This welder by Lincoln welds metals 16 gauge and above and easily welds steel, stainless steel, and cast iron. 225 Amp with three years parts and labor warranty. And oh, it’s merely Lincoln’s all time best selling arc welder. Sells for around $426.00.
• Hot Max 300 ACDC 300 Amp AC/200 Amp DC Arc Welder – This welder by Hot Max is very easily set up and has completely adjustable current control. Its input power is 240 V, 40 Amps and has an output of 35-300 Amps AC and 25-200 Amps DC. You can have this one for about $437.00.