I have 2 small engine driven welder generators. The Honda EW 171 and a Multiquip GLW 180. The Multiquip is an all copper wound welder generator. The welder has a separate alternator and generator. It's all bent up and ugly but that's the way I bought it. It weld like a dream Excellent 6011 and 7018. For some reason it doesn't like 6010 at all. I'm not sure how the Honda works but the arc quality sucks compared to the Multiquip. The arc snuffs out and sticks a lot. The Multiquip is like an SA200. It starts easy and it burns hotter the closer you hold it. The new Multiquip welders even have an arc force control.
I want to build a new frame for when I get a chance. I welded my friends tractor using the Honda with 3/32" 6011 Lincoln rods from Home Depot. The wall thickness was only about 3/16" and it was hard to keep the arc lit. I know the weld is ugly and has uneven bead. That's not all my fault the arc was sputtering out and I had to do a lot of arc length manipulation to keep it alive. It was 95 degrees and humid that didn't help my performance or the welders performance either. The weld looks like crap but it hasn't cracked yet. I can't get the pictures of the Honda to upload. I'll get some pictures up of the Multiquip beads for comparison sake.
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I want to build a new frame for when I get a chance. I welded my friends tractor using the Honda with 3/32" 6011 Lincoln rods from Home Depot. The wall thickness was only about 3/16" and it was hard to keep the arc lit. I know the weld is ugly and has uneven bead. That's not all my fault the arc was sputtering out and I had to do a lot of arc length manipulation to keep it alive. It was 95 degrees and humid that didn't help my performance or the welders performance either. The weld looks like crap but it hasn't cracked yet. I can't get the pictures of the Honda to upload. I'll get some pictures up of the Multiquip beads for comparison sake.
