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03-01-2007 #1
Advice: Need to buy a new MIG welder
Well I think I am going to buy a new MIG welder. Mine is not cutting the mustard any more. I would like to keep it below $500 and on a 110 circuit. I all ready have a gas bottle. So I was looking for some advice. The thickest I will be welding is ~1/8. So could guys let me know what yall use, brand and amps etc...
I was looking at these two so far.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...7024_200127024
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6073_200306073
Thanks in Advance
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03-01-2007 #2I ordered the Hobart 140, shown in your second hyperlink, from Northern and I am very happy with it.
03-01-2007 #3What is the thickest you have welded with it?
03-01-2007 #418 gauge, but I haven't had it that long. I am getting ready to smooth my firewall, replace a passenger side floorpan and and patch the driverside rear frame rail.
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I have the Hobart 135 and have built and entire truck bed with it, including the floor plates, which were 11 guage (I think). Not exactly ideal for that kind of work, but it works...
You understand that the Hobart machines hae plastic internals (gears) while the Miller/Lincoln's have metal, corect? That is the only difference between the machines.
03-01-2007 #6Thanks for the inputs but after doing some research I am going to go with a 220 welder. I am looking at a Lincoln 175. It is more expensive but I am sure it will be worth it in the long haul. I am looking at the Home Depot Weld Pak 175.
http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Cat...eet.asp?p=9631
What do yall think?
03-01-2007 #7Good choice going up to 220v input. The 175 looks like a decent machine. Just whatever you do buy the biggest machine you can afford because there will always be something bigger that needs welding and you will be wanting more power. Also check out ebay, I purchased 2 of my welders and my plasma cutter from some of the welding stores on there. Prices are much lower than retail, have free shipping, no taxes, and ship factory direct with all warranties.
68 Camaro - never to be finished
06 Silverado - Forged 370, L92 Heads, big cam, 4l80e ect. eventual donor for the above
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmB2y7uX38I
03-01-2007 #8Originally Posted by Camaro Zach
03-03-2007 #9