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CTDan914 |
May 30 2013, 05:19 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 23-April 12 Member No.: 14,415 Region Association: North East States |
I'm no sure if this is the right spot for this or not but here it is.
I see a lot of you guys do your own welding on your cars. I plan on getting a welder soon and the electrician running the 220 wants to know which plug to install. HUH! The machine I'm thinking of will be either a Miller or Lincoln Electric. Someone once told me to stick to a known name brand because it's easier to get serviced locally if needed. OK, but what size welder do I need that's the question. Can you guys help me with this? I want something that can be used on body work up to maybe 1/4 to 5/16" think tubing etc. A friend of mine said mig is the way to go. What would you be using? Dan |
Elliot Cannon |
May 30 2013, 12:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
I use a Miller Matic 180. 220 volt machine that does everything I need it to do. It is a bit bigger than I really need and may be over-kill but it works great. I highly recommend the Miller machine. MIG, the "glue gun" of welders. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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BKLA |
May 30 2013, 12:07 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I use a Miller Matic 180. 220 volt machine that does everything I need it to do. It is a bit bigger than I really need and may be over-kill but it works great. I highly recommend the Miller machine. MIG, the "glue gun" of welders. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have a 180 and it works great for all the little stuff I do. Thinking now about adding a TIG... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Elliot Cannon |
May 30 2013, 12:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
I use a Miller Matic 180. 220 volt machine that does everything I need it to do. It is a bit bigger than I really need and may be over-kill but it works great. I highly recommend the Miller machine. MIG, the "glue gun" of welders. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have a 180 and it works great for all the little stuff I do. Thinking now about adding a TIG... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I added a TIG and rarely use it. I have to drag that thing out and practice with it. And practice. And practice. And... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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