Buying welders

What welder do I need for fence repairs?

Quick answer

For fence repairs: stick or gasless flux-core, 160 A+. That's driven by wind, dirt and gate-hinge thicknesses make gasless the obvious answer.

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Why this machine

Wind, dirt and gate-hinge thicknesses make gasless the obvious answer. Match the process to the material, thickness and conditions before you look at brands or prices.

Budget expectation

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