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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 |
mtndawg |
Jun 1 2013, 09:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 26-January 09 From: Granite Bay, Ca Member No.: 9,985 Region Association: None |
I too have been looking at welders, since I've taken mig, gas and stick welding classes recently. I personally would love to buy a 220 type of miller machine, but they are expensive, even used. A miller 135 or 140 can be had for 350 to 600, which seems like enough machine for up to 3/16. What's funny is when looking online at forums, everyone and his brother will say to buy the larger machine, even if you don't need it. Miller does seem to be the brand of choice with Lincoln running a close second.
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