Ok, so I'm thinking it's about damn time I get a welder. I have a electrical hookup I could use for 220 for an arc welder, but I'm thinking It'd be better to have a cut torch, anyway.
So my question is, what is better, and why?
Regardless, I'll be buying used, as I'll (hopefully) be doing a budget build flatbed. Money is tight, but I'm at the point where I just want/need a damn bed for my truck, and I'm pretty sure that after buying a torch/welder I'll still be saving money.
I'm a total noob. I have never welded in my life. More than willing to learn, I'm always looking to expand my skill set. Just don't know anybody local that has the tools to teach me.
I'm leaning Oxy/Acetylene. I like the idea of a cut torch, and I just think I'l get more use out of it that way. Seems price is about the same all around.
I'd appreciate all the advice/tips given!
So my question is, what is better, and why?
Regardless, I'll be buying used, as I'll (hopefully) be doing a budget build flatbed. Money is tight, but I'm at the point where I just want/need a damn bed for my truck, and I'm pretty sure that after buying a torch/welder I'll still be saving money.
I'm a total noob. I have never welded in my life. More than willing to learn, I'm always looking to expand my skill set. Just don't know anybody local that has the tools to teach me.
I'm leaning Oxy/Acetylene. I like the idea of a cut torch, and I just think I'l get more use out of it that way. Seems price is about the same all around.
I'd appreciate all the advice/tips given!