Mig Welder recommendation?.....
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Mig Welder recommendation?.....
Restoration needed. Cute '74 with built 466+ and all the usual goodies. Time to start on the body -- the usual bed side patch panels and other panels that need to be patched in.
Need a recommendation, if you would --- not interested in starting my own business, here..... just a few floorboard / bed repairs that need to be done. The work needs to be done "like new", as it is a FINE ride.
Quite a few out on eBay...
Thanks....
Need a recommendation, if you would --- not interested in starting my own business, here..... just a few floorboard / bed repairs that need to be done. The work needs to be done "like new", as it is a FINE ride.
Quite a few out on eBay...
Thanks....
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Mig Welder recommendation?.....
Once you have a welder you will be able to do a lot of different projects. I would get a 220 volt machine. Also set it up for gas. I use pure CO2, others like argon/co2. 
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Mig Welder recommendation?.....
Mike gave you some great advise. Welders are sort of like compressors. Go with a larger unit if you can afford it. Your welder can never be too big but it can be too small. Once you have one, you'll be surprised of the number of projects you will find to do.
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<li>Mig</li>
<li>Gas - CO2, Argon, etc.</li>
<li>Stay away from the flux-core only units</li>
<li>Go with a big brand (Miller, Lincoln, etc.) name. Easier to get parts for it.</li>
<li>Since you have a "fine" ride, plan on some time practicing</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Mig</li>
<li>Gas - CO2, Argon, etc.</li>
<li>Stay away from the flux-core only units</li>
<li>Go with a big brand (Miller, Lincoln, etc.) name. Easier to get parts for it.</li>
<li>Since you have a "fine" ride, plan on some time practicing</li>
</ul>
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The Hobart 135 is about the best 110V wire welder on the market. If you have about $1500-2000 to throw around and want to go top of the line for a home shop, go with the Miller 250X. Its a 240V welder that can handle any job, 1/2" steel in one pass or down to the paper thin stuff as well. Check out www.millerwelds.com or www.hobartwelders.com
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I would pony up the money and buy a 175 amp (minimum) name brand unit. That will save you wishing you had it a few weeks or months down the road. I speak from experience here.
Skip the chi-com and off brand stuff as you may have trouble getting parts in the future.
Skip the chi-com and off brand stuff as you may have trouble getting parts in the future.
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Thanks - guys; I just got a VHS tape on steel repair from Fournier Enterprises and it looks like I need to consider either "mig" or "tig". I will stick with the name brands. I do have 240 volts availabel to me and compressed air. Will consider buying a bunch of bad fenders / doors from the local yard to play with before I begin on Harrison.
I'll go and scout around on the garage forum - thanks Torque1st..
I'll go and scout around on the garage forum - thanks Torque1st..
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