DIGITAL MIG WELDER

Craftsman welding equipment goes digital

Owners of custom rigs are always customizing, which oft times includes a bit of custom welding. The new Craftsman® Digital Dual Operation MIG Welder with digital interface automatically adjusts internal settings for materials and shielding gas.

It welds up to 5/16 in. mild steel to cast iron, aluminum and stainless steel. The state-of-the-art MIG welder features a turbo cooling fan, eight voltage settings for accurate heat control and thermal overload protection. It incorporates solid state electronic heat control for consistent welds. An electronic spot timer helps ensure precise welding.

The welder is equipped with a full 8-ft. torch assembly. The 220-amp MIG welder has a 20 percent duty cycle at 160 amps. It has a 50 amp input plug and a welding range of 30-180 amps. Retail price: $1699.  www.craftsman.com

A great companion item is the new Freestyle Welding Helmet has the largest viewing area of any helmet in the Craftsman lineup.

The helmet incorporates versatile 3-in-1 technology for welding, grinding and cutting modes. Depending on the work environment, there are variable shade, sensitivity and delay adjustments to meet a range of welding requirements. Retail: $299