I'd like to get a cheap welder this year to play around with. I don't need it to weld frames etc, I just want something to learn with and weld up light gauge boxes, lower intercooler piping etc.

Anybody ever use one of the Harbour Freight Specials:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...temnumber=44567

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...Itemnumber=6098

I have one of those I'll sell you if you really want one.

They're not good for production quality welds, and they spatter a lot, but if you just want something to toy with, they're fine. I made my exhaust with the one I have. And my uicp.

I would recommend against it, if you plan on doing serious welding in the future, they simply don't lay clean beads.

PM me which model you have and how much you want for it.

I've got a Craftsman 220Volt arc welder that you can have for $100.

buying a welder was one of the best things I did for my car. Seriously. You'll have a blast.