In reference to an earlier branch of this thread, I looked at the
sized and prices of generator/welder combinations, and came across
this interesting pricing situation:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46704

4000 watt, 140A welder, 9hp engine--$999.99

and

http://cgi.ebay.com/Campbell-Hausfel...QQcmdZViewItem

The exact same model; the text description virtually word-for-word the
same as at Harbor Freight, starting bid $1299.99.

I wonder if the seller is simply placing orders at Harbor Freight for
delivery to the bidders address...

Aside from looking at that one, there's a Lincoln Electric model from
Home Depot:

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...z ip_code.jsp

However, I've about decided that it'd be more flexible to buy a generator
in the 5KW - 5.5KW range and a separate welder. I don't see any of the
genwelders mention being able to use utility power for welding; with
separate units, you can weld without running the generator. The price can
work out to be cheaper, too.


Gary

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