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| CTDan914 |
 May 30 2013, 05:19 AM
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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 |
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| Tilly74 |
Jun 1 2013, 09:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 5-June 12 From: Springfield, MO Member No.: 14,522 Region Association: None |
I'll be buying one of these as soon as I get back from my honeymoon.
Hobart 140 Reconditioned From what I understand, Hobart is made by Miller, correct me if I'm wrong. I'm ready to get my (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) on! |
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| tomeric914 |
Jun 1 2013, 09:54 PM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(Tilly74 @ Jun 1 2013, 11:43 PM)  From what I understand, Hobart is made by Miller, correct me if I'm wrong. Hobart and Miller are owned by the same company and share parts, but they are not the same machines. The latest Hobart machine I bought came with a Miller gun. The Hobart is less expensive with less features and is sold at places like Tractor Supply. Millers are sold by the bigger welding outfits. |
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CTDan914 choice of welding machines May 30 2013, 05:19 AM
budk MIG is a good general use type of welder and is go... May 30 2013, 06:10 AM
CTDan914 Well, I have my sights set on a Millermatic 211 wi... May 30 2013, 07:32 AM shuie I bought the 211. After wiring a dedicated 230v ci... May 30 2013, 07:43 AM Vacca Rabite I used my Miller 135 (15v) to weld 1/4 inch (but d... May 30 2013, 08:02 AM sean_v8_914 http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/pr...hp?mo... May 30 2013, 09:06 AM sean_v8_914 MVP is cool
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mi... May 30 2013, 09:12 AM toolguy I've used them all, but IMHO MILLER is the onl... May 30 2013, 10:14 AM kg6dxn I have a Miller Matic 175 Mig. Set on 220V. I can ... May 30 2013, 11:29 AM Zimms I'll second or third the 211. I used the 110 o... May 30 2013, 11:33 AM Elliot Cannon I use a Miller Matic 180. 220 volt machine that d... May 30 2013, 12:00 PM BKLA
I use a Miller Matic 180. 220 volt machine that ... May 30 2013, 12:07 PM Elliot Cannon
I use a Miller Matic 180. 220 volt machine that... May 30 2013, 12:17 PM BKLA
[quote name='BKLA' post='1872038' date='May 30 20... May 30 2013, 12:27 PM tomeric914 I've got a Hobart 110 and a 180. The 110 I us... May 30 2013, 12:05 PM aircooledtechguy I've got a Lincoln 135 110V MIG and absolutely... May 30 2013, 03:39 PM draganc I have a Hobard 110 and it does the job. May 30 2013, 09:57 PM CTDan914 Thanks for all the pointers, tips and advice.
Wha... May 31 2013, 05:03 AM worn
I'm no sure if this is the right spot for thi... May 31 2013, 02:55 PM mtndawg I too have been looking at welders, since I've... Jun 1 2013, 09:42 AM worn
I too have been looking at welders, since I'v... Jun 1 2013, 08:52 PM tomeric914
I don't think you will need the biggest one t... Jun 1 2013, 09:51 PM dfrank I bought some kinda of MIG welder from Harbor Frei... Jun 1 2013, 09:36 PM speed metal army Miller. I wouldn't buy anything else if you wa... Jun 1 2013, 10:02 PM |
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