which 220v welder?
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which 220v welder?
im sure this has been asked alot but most didnt post what it was gonna be used for.
ok, after a bit of looking around. 220v/gas is the way to go.
which one should i go with to be able to build
plated bumpers
weld sliders to the frame
weld exhaust pipes
and so on...
maybe aluminum but heard that takes skills
of course like everyone else, cost should be low but brand name is what im looking at. Miller, Lincoln, Hobart
i been practicing stick welding but most say to go with MIG welder
what do you guys think, i would like to keep it stick but if not than post up which one i should go with.
will any 220v welder do everything i need it to, since some welders i was looking at doesnt say how thick of a metal it will weld
ok, after a bit of looking around. 220v/gas is the way to go.
which one should i go with to be able to build
plated bumpers
weld sliders to the frame
weld exhaust pipes
and so on...
maybe aluminum but heard that takes skills
of course like everyone else, cost should be low but brand name is what im looking at. Miller, Lincoln, Hobart
i been practicing stick welding but most say to go with MIG welder
what do you guys think, i would like to keep it stick but if not than post up which one i should go with.
will any 220v welder do everything i need it to, since some welders i was looking at doesnt say how thick of a metal it will weld
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ESAB Caddy mig 200ci
Phenomenal machine! Lightweight and very powerful. I have a miller 252 and I had a Miller 180 both excellent machines but the ESAB I like better.
Phenomenal machine! Lightweight and very powerful. I have a miller 252 and I had a Miller 180 both excellent machines but the ESAB I like better.
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I've heard good things about the millermatic 211. Should be able to do what you want and it also has the option of 110 for smaller jobs. Also has the autoset feature which is nice.
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Miller, Lincoln, Hobart, or ESAB. You can get Chinese welders but you get what you pay for. Invest into a good welder now and you will not have to invest into another one later. My vote is either for a Miller or a Lincoln.
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James
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thanks. i know which ones are good brand name ones but i need to know which models. i see a few posted so ill look into those. thanks again. keep more suggest coming
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I repair welders and plasma cutters for a living so i've seen my fair share of brands. 220V gives you tons of options as far as amp range. One thing i'd recommend is STAY BLUE which means stick with Miller. I have personally seen MANY of the other brands come into the shop for far more extensive repairs than the Millers. Wabbit hit the nail on the head when he suggested the MillerMatic 251. It's relatively lightweight, portable (its on wheels), and can do a range of various metal thicknesses and wire sizes. Not to mention if it breaks it's not super expensive to fix. Plus from what i've seen, Miller is the best company to deal with warranty wise, they stick by their "True Blue" 3 year warranty!
Go Miller!!
Go Miller!!
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I repair welders and plasma cutters for a living so i've seen my fair share of brands. 220V gives you tons of options as far as amp range. One thing i'd recommend is STAY BLUE which means stick with Miller. I have personally seen MANY of the other brands come into the shop for far more extensive repairs than the Millers. Wabbit hit the nail on the head when he suggested the MillerMatic 251. It's relatively lightweight, portable (its on wheels), and can do a range of various metal thicknesses and wire sizes. Not to mention if it breaks it's not super expensive to fix. Plus from what i've seen, Miller is the best company to deal with warranty wise, they stick by their "True Blue" 3 year warranty!
Go Miller!!
Go Miller!!