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> Welder advice, yes 914 related :-)
GaroldShaffer
post Apr 21 2020, 08:10 PM
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So, I sold my racecar and now have some $$ to burn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I recently upgraded my harbor freight sand blasting cabinet to a bigger / nicer model. Now next on my list is a good mig welder. Its been a looooooong time since I have done any real sort of welding.

Looking for recommendations on what others have used while doing restoration work on your 914s. I have a 74 Bumble Bee project that will need new floor pans, battery tray and more I am sure once I really start digging into it. My budget is $1500 max (new) or the best used one I can find for less.

I know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) Here is my bumble bee project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


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post Apr 21 2020, 10:07 PM
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Yes I use a Miller 141 everyday. Love it for sheet metal, I have a 220v 180 too.
But I'm welding 16ga on Matt's #88 right now and it works like a dream.
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GaroldShaffer   Welder advice, yes 914 related :-)   Apr 21 2020, 08:10 PM
Tdskip   I bought a mid range Hobart MIG and really love it...   Apr 21 2020, 08:21 PM
bkrantz   I like my 120 v Hobart MIG. Not much power, so it...   Apr 21 2020, 09:16 PM
bbrock   I also run a 120v Hobart Handler I've owned ab...   Apr 21 2020, 09:33 PM
Unobtanium-inc   I had a Miller for about 15 years and this year it...   Apr 21 2020, 09:49 PM
tygaboy   If your primary focus is sheet metal work, take a ...   Apr 21 2020, 09:53 PM
cary   Yes I use a Miller 141 everyday. Love it for sheet...   Apr 21 2020, 10:07 PM
Andyrew   Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine......   Apr 21 2020, 10:46 PM
911GT2   Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine.....   Apr 22 2020, 03:19 AM
Rand   Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine.....   Apr 22 2020, 09:23 AM
Andyrew   Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine....   Apr 22 2020, 12:32 PM
Rand   [quote name='Rand' post='2807049' date='Apr 22 20...   Apr 22 2020, 01:46 PM
porschetub   Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine....   Apr 22 2020, 10:19 PM
Rand   [quote name='Rand' post='2807049' date='Apr 23 20...   Apr 23 2020, 04:26 PM
Nogoodwithusernames   [quote name='Rand' post='2807049' date='Apr 23 20...   Apr 23 2020, 05:33 PM
Gatornapper   Sorry for repeating myself, as I've stated thi...   Apr 23 2020, 01:43 PM
Mark Henry   Over 25 years with a Canox 130, which is a Miller ...   Apr 22 2020, 05:30 AM
mb911   Hobart and Miller are the same company just as an ...   Apr 22 2020, 07:20 AM
jaredmcginness   I've completed a floor and long replacement wi...   Apr 22 2020, 07:24 AM
Lg914   We have used the Eastwood 250 and the Eastwood 250...   Apr 22 2020, 08:50 AM
Andyrew   Oh I just saw your 1500 budget... way to big of a ...   Apr 22 2020, 09:20 AM
mepstein   I imagine some of the budget will be used for gas,...   Apr 22 2020, 09:22 AM
Andyrew   I imagine some of the budget will be used for gas...   Apr 22 2020, 12:36 PM
preach   I run a Hobart 175 in 220v. Does everything I have...   Apr 22 2020, 09:27 AM
Nogoodwithusernames   I've personally had the little Home Depot vers...   Apr 22 2020, 09:33 AM
IronHillRestorations   If you don't have 240v you can get one that wi...   Apr 22 2020, 02:41 PM
jtprettyman   First off, I am an official CSOB. Also needs to be...   Apr 22 2020, 08:49 PM
porschetub   Bought new BOC 180 smootharc mig last year,real ha...   Apr 22 2020, 10:41 PM
Forrestderp   Spend a little extra and get the esab rebel 215 em...   Apr 23 2020, 06:28 AM
mb911   Spend a little extra and get the esab rebel 215 e...   Apr 23 2020, 06:54 AM
gereed75   Glad that the ESAB came up. After some internet s...   Apr 23 2020, 08:43 AM
Superhawk996   @nogoodwithusernames I think you only proved the...   Apr 23 2020, 05:43 PM
Rand   Nice. Anybody tries to bring a grinder around that...   Apr 23 2020, 06:24 PM
GaroldShaffer   Thanks for the input guys. I figured there would b...   Apr 24 2020, 07:46 PM


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