Can an Onan 6.4KW generator be made into a welder ?

Jun 16, 2004 1 Replies

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Ecnerwal

Not worth the bother. ie, theroretically possible, but it's easier/cheaper to buy one, or to start from scratch with a motor and a low-voltage alternator (there's a link or two to those designs which shows up here regularly and can be found by searching in dejanews). Or just…

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If yes, how, and what type(s) of adequate welding would be possible ?



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Courtney Thomas


Not worth the bother. ie, theroretically possible, but it's easier/cheaper to buy one, or to start from scratch with a motor and a low-voltage alternator (there's a link or two to those designs which shows up here regularly and can be found by searching in dejanews).

Or just get a MIG or buzzbox that's small enough to plug into it un-modified.

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