Welders for fairly simple bumpers and other armor
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Welders for fairly simple bumpers and other armor
I am really new to welding but I want to purchase one that I can do small repairs with and possibly make sliders, bumpers, etc... once I get better at it. Any ideas on generally what kind of welder I should be looking at? I found a craftsman 220v stick welder on craigslist for $100. Would that be sufficient for my needs?
Any advice would be great.
Also, Im on a pretty tight budget...
Thanks
Any advice would be great.
Also, Im on a pretty tight budget...
Thanks
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you'll most likely need 220v for anything thick - like armor or welding to frame - stick welder should work well as long as you have the dexterity. a cheap 115v mig will be good for tacking everything or working on whatever doesn't need the extra juice. OR you can just buy a good 220v mig that will do everything.
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Highonpottery nailed it, for sheetmetal and thin stuff (up to 1/4") a 115V model is your friend, for anything thicker such as frame or fabrication you will need/want a 230V model.
I HIGHLY suggest going with a Miller or Hobart (rebadged Miller).
I fix plasma cutters and welders for a living so i have some experience in this field.
Go with a Miller Millermatic 180, you won't be disappointed.
I HIGHLY suggest going with a Miller or Hobart (rebadged Miller).
I fix plasma cutters and welders for a living so i have some experience in this field.
Go with a Miller Millermatic 180, you won't be disappointed.
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Since you are new to welding on a low budget you are between a rock and a hard place .
If you knew how to weld you can always make do with any type of welder just to get the job done .
Those low end stick welders are most often AC only and I would not want to see anyone trying to learn how to strike an arc on one of those frustration levels are very high.
While not every body has the $1000.00 to go buy a new Miller Millermatic 180 I would say try and learn the basics of welding.
look for a lincoln 300 amp ac/dc unit not the best for sheet metal work but it could be done.
If you knew how to weld you can always make do with any type of welder just to get the job done .
Those low end stick welders are most often AC only and I would not want to see anyone trying to learn how to strike an arc on one of those frustration levels are very high.
While not every body has the $1000.00 to go buy a new Miller Millermatic 180 I would say try and learn the basics of welding.
look for a lincoln 300 amp ac/dc unit not the best for sheet metal work but it could be done.
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