Rating Summary
I did some research before i finally decided on purchasing this welder and i couldn't find a better deal anywhere. Everything about this welder is solid except for the assembly instructions on the stand, which really isn't that big of a deal. The welder does however come with a decent amount of information...
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Craftsman MIG Welder with Cart Reviews
first things first i just love the fact that this welder is name brand. in my own opinion name brand says it all and being name brand has never disappointed me in the past befor so i really don't think that it will ever disappoint me. i just love that this welder is on a cart. it just makes everything ten times easier because you get to pull it to where ever you need it to go. i really liked the fact that it was easy to use. it was also very easy to set up. i just hate all those products that are very complicating to put together.
I am a novice welder, I actually taught myself how to weld with this machine, and all I can say is that I love it. 100% reliable, easy to set up and adjust, and the cart is an added bonus. Granted the included welding shield is a joke but aside from that, I absolutely love everything about this welder. I've welded every thing from thin sheet metal to 3/16 plate without any difficulties. The only thing I have yet to test is using it as an acutal MIG without the flux core wire. I bought the regulators but I still need to get a gas bottle. I'll write another review once I get that...
I bought the last one in my area and I'm so glad I did. All the reviews on Sears.com convinced me that it was a welder worthy of my hard earned cash. The other reviewers were dead on when they said it was a great welder. I have never welded in my life and within 30 minutes I was putting down very nice weld beads. It was such an easy welder to set up and use. I like that it is set up to run on a 120v/20amp circuit. It came with almost everything that one might need to weld right out of the box. It could have come with some gloves and a bit bigger shielding mask but it was already such...
read full review »I got lucky and picked this unit up, brand new, for $230 at my local Sears. Price listed on unit was $475. I had been looking into a Lincoln or Eastwood of comparable specs, but coulnd't pass this up for the price. I gave it a 4 star for the welder, not for the overall package. The cons listed below are for those that will probably end up paying regular price for the complete package.
Pros: The welder looks very nice and appears to be built solid. Nice paint job on the unit and the gun and ground clamp appear to be of decent quality. Unit was made in Italy. Includes helpful...
read full review »If you wan't an on the go unit that can be plugged into a wall socket this is it! If you want a unit that can see heavy use, be lugged around on a cart and use shielding gas this is it!! Well built, simple design that just works. Can operate either MIG or non and works without a hitch. Comes with just the right amount of extras and ready to be plugged in and used out of the box. I would suggest investing in a real helmet and protective gear if you are new and also watch a few videos online to learn some tricks and the basics of welding. Simple mistakes can be dangerous while simple tricks can really...
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Reviews of Craftsman MIG Welder with Cart
