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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ OT: Welders.....

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 26 2010, 05:21 PM

Good welder? I know nothing on welders and came across this one for a fair price. Thought I'd ask you guys if it is a good choice.

Posted by: tomeric914 Apr 26 2010, 05:31 PM

All depends on what you want to weld. 250 is good for 1/2" plate but not so good for sheet metal. Would be like doing bodywork with an 8lb sledgehammer!

Posted by: scotty b Apr 26 2010, 05:35 PM

A 250 is just as adjustable as a 180 is. It will weld sheetmetal just fine. My only question is what do you plan to use it for other than working on your car? 250 is WAY more than you will ever need for anything on a car. All I have at the shop is a 180 and it does everything from panels to frames. I have a 250 at home for the heavier stuff

Posted by: tomeric914 Apr 26 2010, 05:42 PM

A 250 was a good machine 20 years ago. Good stable arc as I remember. Yes it was adjustable but not as far down as a 140 or 180.

All depends on what you want to do. If bodywork is it, then invest wisely in a smaller machine. If you're welding 1/8" or 1/4" on a regular basis, the 250 is a good machine. Parts may be difficult to come by but they are still available. Guns are pretty interchangeable.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 26 2010, 07:07 PM

Thanks for the info... I passed on this one. I know there are going to be more deals coming and going but this welder seemed like a good one with tank for $750. There will be better

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 26 2010, 09:10 PM

Thanks for the tip Scott.

There seems to be a good deal of welders for sale out here. I am really only looking to buy one if I find a great deal on it at this point since I don't have a project in mind as of yet. Not to say I won't soon enough though . I am going to be bring in a friends 914 soon to do some body work on it and I don't think it will need anything welded but one never knows

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