Clarke welders - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

LCL · 07-25-2004, 08:04 PM

Who has experience with these? I assume they aren't for the heavy use I know
some put on a welder, but I couldn't pass up the price per amps. I know some
guys very satisfied with them, just thought I'd ask here.

I'm getting this one:
http://store.weldingdepot.com/cgi/we...ml?id=KEpxMPhF

Backncardr · 07-25-2004, 08:48 PM

Bought a Clarke due to the price several years back. Could not weld 1/8" strap iron with the flux core wire. Called tech-they said I had to upgrade to gas. Yeah right took the pos back and went to a welding outlet and bought a Lincoln-never looked back. Clarke no doubt has made some changes. Lincoln has a copper transformer. I think the Clarke was aluminmum and the unit was made in Italy-maybe still is.

Grandpa Jeep · 07-26-2004, 07:50 AM

My friend has one that I've been borrowing for the last year or so. I'm not sure if it's the welder that sucks or if it's me that sucks (probably both). Anyone know where to find a manual for a Clarke?

Old Scout · 07-26-2004, 08:03 AM

/forum/general-4x4-discussion/212839-anybody-use-clarke-welder.html

socalchef · 07-28-2004, 12:09 AM

i've got the 130. still using flux. it melts 1/4" ok. take my time and make sure i use proper prep and all. mostly use it on .120 or .180.

looking to step up to a 175ish machine soon.

Radd Cruisers · 07-31-2004, 11:04 AM

I like my 180 for my application, seems to be all I need in my little shop.

Only down side is the short whip that comes on the machine, it really sucks and I have yet to find a longer whip from Clarke.

stunnin650 · 07-31-2004, 11:38 AM

don't waste your money by a good one first, lincon or miller, clark is the biggest peice of crap i have ever welded with

Poley · 08-16-2004, 02:47 AM

I've got the 180 an it work great, but I had to send one unit back becaue it sucked. but this one kicks ass!!!

and it is ok for now, saving for the miller 1500

jays68yak · 08-16-2004, 07:22 AM

i have an older 110en i think is what it is. Its ok, not the greatest. I shouild of saved up a bit more and bought a lincoln, I can get parts for those locally and dont have to order them. I havnt had any bigg issues with the clarke tho, knock on wood.

07-25-2004, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
LCL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10348 Location: Orinda-Davis-Truckee, NorCal Posts: 1,973	Clarke welders Who has experience with these? I assume they aren't for the heavy use I know some put on a welder, but I couldn't pass up the price per amps. I know some guys very satisfied with them, just thought I'd ask here. I'm getting this one: http://store.weldingdepot.com/cgi/we...ml?id=KEpxMPhF __________________ Tom Conte "BROKE ASS MOFO WITH A RIG" no cruiser, sold the hauler, stole a rover

07-26-2004, 07:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Grandpa Jeep Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1868 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 1,676	My friend has one that I've been borrowing for the last year or so. I'm not sure if it's the welder that sucks or if it's me that sucks (probably both). Anyone know where to find a manual for a Clarke? __________________ '50 CJ-3A, SVO Turbo 2.3L, T-98, D18, Warn OD, PTO Winch, D30, FFD44, lockrites in both Jeeps, they're not just a hobby, they're a freakin adventure :D :usa:

07-26-2004, 08:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
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07-28-2004, 12:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
socalchef Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19652 Location: so cal Posts: 1,251	i've got the 130. still using flux. it melts 1/4" ok. take my time and make sure i use proper prep and all. mostly use it on .120 or .180. looking to step up to a 175ish machine soon. __________________ Shaffers Diablo Sport chassis on a 4.0L YJ frame Read the buildup at http://www.abendig.com

07-31-2004, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Radd Cruisers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14670 Location: Nanaimo BC(Island) Posts: 1,107	I like my 180 for my application, seems to be all I need in my little shop. Only down side is the short whip that comes on the machine, it really sucks and I have yet to find a longer whip from Clarke. __________________ Ride it like you stole it.

07-25-2004, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Backncardr Granite Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24747 Location: Woodland, CA. & Mokelumne Hill, CA. Posts: 564	Bought a Clarke due to the price several years back. Could not weld 1/8" strap iron with the flux core wire. Called tech-they said I had to upgrade to gas. Yeah right took the pos back and went to a welding outlet and bought a Lincoln-never looked back. Clarke no doubt has made some changes. Lincoln has a copper transformer. I think the Clarke was aluminmum and the unit was made in Italy-maybe still is.

07-31-2004, 11:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
stunnin650 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30115 Location: brentwood Posts: 210	don't waste your money by a good one first, lincon or miller, clark is the biggest peice of crap i have ever welded with

08-16-2004, 02:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Poley Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31642 Location: where it's HOT!!!! Posts: 121	I've got the 180 an it work great, but I had to send one unit back becaue it sucked. but this one kicks ass!!! and it is ok for now, saving for the miller 1500

08-16-2004, 07:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
jays68yak Rock God Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19015 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 2,408	i have an older 110en i think is what it is. Its ok, not the greatest. I shouild of saved up a bit more and bought a lincoln, I can get parts for those locally and dont have to order them. I havnt had any bigg issues with the clarke tho, knock on wood. __________________ 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and fox coilovers, 8.1 liter 496 bbc/4l80e/BWtcase. DD/towrig

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