Ironman
Ultra Member
I recently flew up to the Northwest Territories and into the bush to weld a cracked hydraulic cylinder. As the welding machine on site has been stolen, I had to rent one, and I wanted a line powered machine with DC. Well, it's Yellowknife, and it's fallen down a long way. So I reluctantly rented an old 6hp Honda powered 30-150 amp DC chopper welder and off we went. I have never seen a little stinker like this, with auto idle and all. As for arc force, hot start and impedance, they picked the middle settings which aren't adjustable. You got what they give you.
I am really impressed. That little critter did a great job and I repaired the work of past idiots and found it a pleasure to use. I am a bit snotty and particular as to what I want to see in a welder to give me good results when I'm dealing with high pressures...or anything.
All I can say is if you see one for sale, buy it.
I am really impressed. That little critter did a great job and I repaired the work of past idiots and found it a pleasure to use. I am a bit snotty and particular as to what I want to see in a welder to give me good results when I'm dealing with high pressures...or anything.
All I can say is if you see one for sale, buy it.