mig welders ??
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Mountain Pass
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From: Mount Forest ,Ontario
mig welders ??
Im in the market for a cheap decent mig flux/gas
local place has this on sale
Powerfist MINIMIG 180E Wire Feed Welder | Princess Auto
thoughts ? and any close to ideas feel free to suggest different migs
ty Joe
local place has this on sale
Powerfist MINIMIG 180E Wire Feed Welder | Princess Auto
thoughts ? and any close to ideas feel free to suggest different migs
ty Joe
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What are you planning on doing with it? If you have goals other than very thin sheet or exhaust tubing, it would be better to hold out for something that can use 220V.
Millermatic 211 MIG Welder With Advanced Auto-Set 907614
Hobart Handler 210 MVP MIG Welder 500553
Millermatic 211 MIG Welder With Advanced Auto-Set 907614
Hobart Handler 210 MVP MIG Welder 500553
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I can't imagine what a search for "Powerfist consumables" would turn up in the bizarreness of the internet.
Hobart Handlers are good machines, you might be able to find a used one for a good price.
Hobart Handlers are good machines, you might be able to find a used one for a good price.
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Mountain Pass
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probably not much more then panels or building a car trailer "frame" welding . I have only used high end welders so these lil guys i have no clue about the powerfist looks ok , but its a basic kit u need to buy the valves and such . I how ever picked up a tank today for a 100$ full
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you should try it, you might be surprised what turns up!!
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probably not much more then panels or building a car trailer "frame" welding . I have only used high end welders so these lil guys i have no clue about the powerfist looks ok , but its a basic kit u need to buy the valves and such . I how ever picked up a tank today for a 100$ full
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Were it me I'd have nothing but Lincoln, Miller or Hobart---anything USA made. For a process like welding the tools are every bit as important as the user so beginning with a top quality welder means you'll not be fighting machine deficiencies, getting consistently good or better welds.
Frankly anything of a structural nature like a trailer frame I'd want nothing but the best. Exterior sheet metal panels aren't too critical so a cheap welder might work well there.
I'd look on Amazon too----Christmas shopping season is upon us so might be a few great deals there---free shipping too!
Frankly anything of a structural nature like a trailer frame I'd want nothing but the best. Exterior sheet metal panels aren't too critical so a cheap welder might work well there.
I'd look on Amazon too----Christmas shopping season is upon us so might be a few great deals there---free shipping too!
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Mountain Pass
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From: Mount Forest ,Ontario
ty guys ,I have decided i will be going with North American Made , I agree if im use to power and having a real machine then some cheap china thing probably wont make me to happy lol , now heres the next question , OLD VS NEW , example hobart Beta mig 200 its Older 100$ , miller 185 for 850$ , miller 130xp for 450$ any of these deals? nothing in linc atm. whats a good price . ty Joe
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I have an antique Hobart Beta Mig 250 that works decently, however it needs a new gun and that style isn't made anymore. Best option is to make or buy an adapter to run a Miller gun on it. So, keep in mind that while the old Hobarts are robust, you may have a hard time getting parts.
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From: Mount Forest ,Ontario
I have an antique Hobart Beta Mig 250 that works decently, however it needs a new gun and that style isn't made anymore. Best option is to make or buy an adapter to run a Miller gun on it. So, keep in mind that while the old Hobarts are robust, you may have a hard time getting parts.
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