I am to the point where I need a welder ASAP, not just for the 914 but for other cars also.
I did my homework and the most bang for the buck in a 120V small application would be a Lincoln SP-135 Plus, with infinite voltage and wire feed control, followed closely by the Millermatic 135. The best price for these units new are above $500.
I tried looking for a used one locally and the shops are all trying to sell them 50 to 75 bucks under the price stated above. Not worth it IMO.
I know I also have to buy a bottle and gas, maybe a electronic mask but I should do with a normal one...
The big problem is budget, it is zero, zilch, nada.
I saw this Campbell Hausfeld for around $200, it comes with a shitty regulator though (no gauges) but it's a mig.
Does anybody have experience with this unit, I know it doesn't compare to the above but can it get me through? Should I take the risk?
Any help would be appreciated.
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What are you going to be welding, sheet metal only?
Paul
QUOTE (URY914 @ May 1 2005, 04:14 PM) |
What are you going to be welding, sheet metal only? Paul |
I'd still like to see you go with a larger capacity unit. You'll find a use for it someday.
Paul
Paul,
Higher capacity as in a 230V model?
The reason I'm making such a big thing out of this is that in Canada there are no online places to sell a good welder at a good price.
Only thing available is a Lincoln mig pak 10 or mig pak 15. Welding supply places ask close to $900 CDN (+ 15% taxes) for one of those good units when you can purchase from the states (weldinsupply.com) for $500 US quite a difference.
Same thing with bottles $300 locally vs. $75 online.
The local market sucks so much that I can probably resell a welder bought in the US and make a profit!
Same shit applies to buying car parts online. And while I'm at it beer is cheeper in the US also
Sorry for the rant, I feel better now
Mihai
You seem to have more than just welder issues.
Paul
Mihai,
Try Praxair. They have a model called the Lincoln SP100-T. It's the same as the SP-135, but it has a step transformer and wire-feed - and it costs about $200 less.
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