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03-09-2010, 07:59 AM
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good affordable welder?
I will soon be looking to buy a welder. Im tired of running around trying to find people to do random quick stuff for me on my fabrication projects. So i figured the time has come I should break down and buy my own. I already have a good 220 line right to my garage for my compressor.
Im looking for a gas Mig. Tig would be way too much for me IMO.
suggestions?
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03-09-2010, 08:25 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Lincoln or Miller. Since you have the 220 don't bother with a 120V welder.
I use a Millermatic 175 and love it. The new model is a 185. I'm sure Lincoln has an equivalent model that is also good.
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03-09-2010, 01:51 PM
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If money is really a problem Hobart makes some nice machines. Its a rebranded and cheaper version of Miller. I have a 115v 140amp and love the thing.
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03-09-2010, 02:03 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by r0nin89
If money is really a problem Hobart makes some nice machines. Its a rebranded and cheaper version of Miller. I have a 115v 140amp and love the thing.
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It is not a rebranded Miller. Some of the components are different.
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03-09-2010, 03:01 PM
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If money is really a problem Hobart makes some nice machines. Its a rebranded and cheaper version of Miller. I have a 115v 140amp and love the thing.
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Yeah, I've got a little Hobart buzzbox that I converted to gas and love it. But if I had the cash, I'd spring for the 220v Millermatic. Much more capable if you're fabbing up heavier steel.
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03-09-2010, 03:19 PM
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I don't know what you're thinking in the way of affordable but this is worth every penny.
http://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.co...ERMATIC/Detail
I've purchased my Millermatic 175 and my Miller Spectrum 375 Plasma Cutter from these guys and they always have the best prices.
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03-09-2010, 04:08 PM
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yea, i was expecting between 500-1000 anyway. Years back i had personally bought a smaller gas tank for a miller 120v welder i was borrowing but the owner took the tank when he picked it up and kept it as well, so id need a tank too, but i know they arent that expensive. The type of welding id be doing would be like suspension brackets, subframe connectors, etc. Nothing overly thick.
And i wouldn't even consider a 120v one now. When i ran the 220v line for my compressor i terminated it with a 220v outlet. I then plug the compressor into there, so i would just plug the welder in instead and it will have its own dedicated line.
Should i even consider buying a used one?
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03-10-2010, 02:20 PM
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I bought a Hobart 175 tig welder from sears.com good price and a great machine. I also used the millermatic 175 at work both are good machines.
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03-10-2010, 02:31 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Not to hijack, but it is relevant..
What is a good size welder if you want to do exhaust work, and or maybe roll bar installs etc. Nothing heavy but I am curious where the line is drawn.
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03-10-2010, 03:45 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTs1ow
Not to hijack, but it is relevant..
What is a good size welder if you want to do exhaust work, and or maybe roll bar installs etc. Nothing heavy but I am curious where the line is drawn.
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Exhaust and floor pan/sheet metal will be fine with a 115V welder. Roll bars and frames need a 220 IMO.
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03-26-2010, 07:36 AM
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Paul.....just saw this on Craigslist if you're interested..
http://cnj.craigslist.org/tls/1661354118.html
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03-26-2010, 08:45 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Heh, I wonder where he is, thats where I live...
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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03-26-2010, 02:41 PM
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hmm, not bad but i think id be better off with a 220v
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