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Wanting to buying a welder
92CXyD:
I'm thinking about getting one those cheap mig welder from HB. ;D
any advice on what to look for and how cheap?
88crex:
I have a millwe 135 mig which is just a newer model of that one you are looking at on CL. I use it for some of the said things like exhaust and things that just need a fix really quick or dont have to look good. I also have a miller syncrowave 200 runner that i use to do all my aluminum and anything that has to look pretty.
offer him 300 and see what he says. I used to have a miller 130 but sold it when i got my 135. i sold mine for 450 i think with a bottle and homemade shopping cart cart lol.
danz:
that clarke should do the trick. good amperage and its gas capable.
i would want to stick with miller or lincoln (or hobart). never heard bad things about the clarkes tho.
Atmosfear:
Miller FTMFW.
Do they have Pacific Welding Supply stores on your side of the mtns?
I got a used Miller Syncrowave 180SD (TIG) from them several years ago, and I got a Millermatic 180 (MIG) on sale there last year for $650 w/ cart and bottle on sale.
Foowee:
Do you have 220 service? Do you think portability will be an advantage? What's the thickest stuff you see yourself needing to stick together?
I have three welders. Acquired in this order:
1) http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=55909
It's cheap, especially if you use their online 20% off weekend coupons when it goes on sale. Can be wired for either 220 or 110. I did mine for 110 for portability... I liked that stick gave me the versatility to do different materials without having to keep a bunch of different spools around. Not to mention spools aren't as quick to change as rods are.
2) http://www.weldingmart.com/Qstore/p000013.htm
Don't buy it there... Look on CL. I got mine for $60. That's why I bought it. I've used it once. 220 is in my future though... Same stuff as above, can do thicker material.
3) http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/wirefeed/handler140/
Bought it at amazon, cause I get an employee discount. 110 so I can take it anywhere. It'll do all of the projects I have planned for my car in the next couple years...
more later... gotta run...
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