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

 

Save up for a Miller, Lincoln or Hobart. Check local classifieds for a used unit. While a gas hose is mentioned, none is shown or the gauges needed with it. Keep looking.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

you should try it, you might be surprised what turns up!!

 

Nope. Not gonna.

 

With your background, you are not going to be happy with a cheap Chinese welder.

 

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!

 

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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

 

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.

 

Good point , ty , i guess i need to just save some coin and buy a newer miller 212 or something close to it

 

I have the Thermal Arc 211i and it works great.