dad6timz,

I can't vouch for the quality of this welder, I will merely say this. Make sure you actually see the guts of the machine to verify that it truly does have a gas valve and will operate with shielding gas.

I have seen Harbor Freight advertise incorrectly.

Gun liners and contact tips are thought of as consumables...make sure you can find these items to fit your welder. Without them, it is a table with wheels.

With Harbor Freights liberal return policy, I would certainly give this welder a road test!

Stuart