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12-08-2004, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: WATAUGA,TX
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Clarke Welders
Anybody know anything about these welders. Eastwood has a 130 Mig in theiir catalog for 449.99 with cart. I was looking at the Lincoln Pro-Mig 135 at Lowes for 457.00 without cart. Another 80.00 for a cart. Even with shipping (about 20.00) from Eastwood It is almost 120.00 more from Lowes by the time I pay tax and that would pay for a gas bottle. Any help would be appreciated.
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12-08-2004, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Scottsburg, In
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I have one
I have never owned or used a nice expensive one, but I have a Clarke model 130 (i think). Had it for about 3 years now and it has been dependable. I do go thru a lot of grinders though :-)
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12-08-2004, 06:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
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Walk in to whatever hardware store you normaly use, and try to find tips, wire and such for whichever one you are looking at. I have an old style clarke(smaller tips), and I have fit's of rage anytime I need replacement what-evers.Buy local or at least buy a VERY well known brand.
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12-08-2004, 06:59 PM
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Location: Scottsburg, In
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I got mine at http://www.southerntoolsupply.com in Louisville, KY. I think they only sell wholesale online, but I go to their store. I get all the parts/wire from them. I have not tried to find stuff elsewhere.
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12-09-2004, 11:21 AM
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Location: Shawnee, KS
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i bought a clarke 130en AND bought local. i like the welder and i like the service
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12-09-2004, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Murray, Kentucky
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I bought a Clarke 130EN as a package from ORSCHELIN farm store. It had the welder, cart helmet wire regulator setup and all for $299.00. It was usually 399.00 but every year they mark them down in a sale. Shop around and you'll find a better deal on one, I looked for about 6 months. It's been fine for me.
Rg
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12-09-2004, 10:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
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I have the 150EN and I really like it. Not the most adjustable thing in the world, but works good.
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12-09-2004, 10:41 PM
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Too many projects
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Morrow, OH
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I got a Lincoln 135 at Home Depot. I haven't had any problems. Got the gas at the local welding supplier. Good guys there at the welding supply.
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12-10-2004, 11:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lexington, KY
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I know harbor freight sells import stuff, but you can't beat their price on Mig's. $150-175 with gas capability. That's cheap. You got to catch the sale to get that price. They're running one right now actually..
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