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CTDan914
post 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?
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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
Tilly74   I'll be buying one of these as soon as I get b...   Jun 1 2013, 09:43 PM
tomeric914   From what I understand, Hobart is made by Miller,...   Jun 1 2013, 09:54 PM
speed metal army   Miller. I wouldn't buy anything else if you wa...   Jun 1 2013, 10:02 PM


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