Cebora / Snap-on 130 powerful enough?

[rda]

Hi guys, im looking to buy a used welder and have seen a Cebora 130 for sale locally. I plan to use it for moving brackets on a motorcycle frame. The arc welder I have just blows holes in it.
Anyway do you guys think a well used Cebora 130 should be ok?


Cheers

 

[rikrobson]

I get on with mine fine, usually doing car bodywork, so have it on low settings, but it should do 4mm without a problem, have done on mine.

I would recommend a euro torch conversion though. the supplied on is a bit naff.

you can pop up to Perth if you like and have a try on mine if you like

 

[cumbriasteve]

Anyway do you guys think a well used Cebora 130 should be ok?

Well used would never bother me as long as it is still working fine, the seller should be more than happy to demonstrate it working well, any excuses usually means something is being hidden.

It's a decent make and probably ideal for your use, spares are also easy to get.

If it is badged Snapon that can sometimes inflate the price over comparative machines due to the cult following of the brand, a similar Clarke will be just as good.

 

[rda]

Thanks very much for the replies guys & for the offer rikrobson, however I doubt I could tell the difference from a 50 quid welder and a 10k one :P

Setting fire to metal and bursting holes in things seems to be the way 50% of my attempts go.

 

[rda]

Scratch that guys, just bought a used sip 150 ideal.
Apparently its a cracking but well used and cosmetically challenged welder, but still performs as it should.

Seems to have dials on it that ive never seen before though lol.

Thanks again for the help.