A very cheap, very light flux core welder for occasional repairs on a 120 V outlet. The 3 year warranty makes it a safer bet than most no name machines at this price.
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A versatile 120 V shop welder for hobbyists and auto body work who want stick and TIG on the same box. Pick a dual voltage machine if you have 240 V and weld thicker steel.
- 140 AOutput
- 60% at 95 ADuty cycle
- MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIGProcesses
- 120 VInput
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- MIG, flux core, stick and DC TIG from a household 120 V outlet
- Holds 95 A for 6 minutes in 10, long for a 120 V machine
- Takes a spool gun for aluminum
- Two knob setup is quick to learn
- Three year Lincoln warranty with nationwide service
- 120 V only, so thick steel is out of reach
- DC TIG only, so no TIG on aluminum
- At 34.5 lb it is heavy for a 140 A machine
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | K4498-1 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Input voltage | 120 V |
| Maximum output | 140 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 95 A |
| Processes and wire | |
| Gas MIG | Yes |
| Stick | Yes |
| TIG | Lift TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.025 to 0.045 in |
| Synergic settings | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 34.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2019-09 |
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