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Old 12-20-2011, 10:57 PM
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Welders

Alright. I think I'm in the market for a welder. What does everyone have for a welder? I've "grown up" with my dad's Hobart Fabricator with a Tweeco gun. It's pretty sweet, but I'm looking for something that's 110 volt. Something that really has my eye right now is a dual voltage unit. I'm looking at a Millermatic 211, Hobart Handler 210, or a Lincoln Power MIG 180.

They are all 140A on 110V but when you go to 220V the Lincoln is only 180A where the other two are 210A. Dad and I might go welder shopping on friday and take a look. He deals locally and has been getting some good breaks from those guys lately so we'll see what they have to offer.

Right now I want to be able to weld light stuff. Sheet metal, exhuast pipe, etc but I'm sure down the road I'll get to where I want a bigger welder. I'm thinking of just going big right now and getting it over with

-Jake