Tim,
I would say to bring your cradle down here for a free weld job, but 65 miles might be a little far for you to drive.
As far as welders, I would suggest a 220V welder and using solid wire with gas if you buy one. The 110 welders are handy, but the weld capacity and the duty cycle is fairly low. Much nicer welds are obtainable with a Miller or Lincoln. I have a Hobart and my main complaint is that there are only 4 heat ranges, where a miller is infinitely variable and I'm sure a Lincoln would be too. Also, I don't care much for the auto set type welders. With the welders where you make the settings, you're in control instead of the welder.
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