I need a welder!
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I need a welder!
Does anybody have a welder that they could sell me?
I am having a hard time making my projects without being able to properly fuse metal together.
I am looking for something that is used so I can keep the cost down.
Something in the 250 or lower range... Hopefully.
Thanks for reading.
I am having a hard time making my projects without being able to properly fuse metal together.
I am looking for something that is used so I can keep the cost down.
Something in the 250 or lower range... Hopefully.
Thanks for reading.
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if all you are looking to do is build bumpers and easy stuff then a gasless mig like the cambell hausfeld welder works fine. it is 200 bucks at walmart. i wouldnt use it to do a SAS or to weld on sliders to my frame but i would feel more than comfortable making the sliders with it.
for bigger projects that a stronger weld is needed you will have to start dishing out the big bucks
for bigger projects that a stronger weld is needed you will have to start dishing out the big bucks
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we used a really cool little mig welder today ... i caught myself on fire, and jason caught his head-towel on fire. but the thing did a great job.
if you're going to weld ... sure hope you have a steady hand.
if you're going to weld ... sure hope you have a steady hand.
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if you want to weld on the cheap, look at 220 stick machines. As far as a mig goes anything under a 175 is worthless IMHO but 99% of people don't need anything more than a 175.
http://store.cyberweld.com/hobhan175.html
Hobart 180 is a nice welder and about the cheapest MIG i would be happy owning. If you want a MIG, I would suggest saving for that.
http://store.cyberweld.com/hobhan175.html
Hobart 180 is a nice welder and about the cheapest MIG i would be happy owning. If you want a MIG, I would suggest saving for that.
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Looking at Lincoln 175.
Ebay has them for under $500.
Does anybody have any experience with these?
Ebay has them for under $500.
Does anybody have any experience with these?
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Ditto to what waskillywabbit said. Lincoln is to welders what Toyota is to wheelin'
I bought a Lincoln 175+ several years ago and it has performed flawlessly. I am not sure about some of the welders on E-Bay. I bought mine from http://www.weldingmart.com and it was delivered in just a few days and shipping was free.
I bought a Lincoln 175+ several years ago and it has performed flawlessly. I am not sure about some of the welders on E-Bay. I bought mine from http://www.weldingmart.com and it was delivered in just a few days and shipping was free.
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I know that it welds up to 3/16 metal. How hard would it be to weld to its max? Would the machine perform any different welding on the thickest metal that it could handle?
I plan on welding bumpers, sliders, and skid plates that would be up to 3/16.
Should I try to aim higher or go for the 175?
I plan on welding bumpers, sliders, and skid plates that would be up to 3/16.
Should I try to aim higher or go for the 175?
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For what your trying to do a 175 amp machine should be plenty. It will weld up to 1/2" plate (in multiple passes) and should do 1/4" easliy. Anything over 175 amps and you better be welding 1/2" on a regualr basis.
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Personally I'd be careful with Lincoln stuff, I've heard alot of negative reports regarding the longetivity or their machines...Here's a recent thread on Wattora:
http://www.wattora.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=559
http://www.wattora.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=559
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I got a welder.
The lincoln 175pro.
Now I just have to get an extension cord so that I can run the 220 power that it needs.
Can't wait to use it!
The lincoln 175pro.
Now I just have to get an extension cord so that I can run the 220 power that it needs.
Can't wait to use it!