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68haywagon · 05-23-2005, 05:08 PM

I need a recommendation on a welder. I will be purchasing one in about a month. I know a want/need a 120v MIG. I'm only going to use it for sheetmetal and thin metals- no heavy stuff like frames. I am a beginner so I will most likely have to teach myself how to use it. I will be using it for some body work for now(rockers, cab corners, floor pieces, etc) and maybe a few projects in the future but not very often. I don't want to spend a whole lot of money either ($300 or so).

Now I was looking through the craftsman catalog this weekend and saw this for $299 with the craftsman membership which my dad has. Any good?

I know I've seen alot about miller and lincoln here. Which models would be recommended? I don't want a piece of junk that will end up being a $300 paper weight.

This is the only welder section I could find, so if this was answered before...please forgive my ignorance.

Thanks for any info,
Mike

05-23-2005, 05:08 PM	#13
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Recommendation I need a recommendation on a welder. I will be purchasing one in about a month. I know a want/need a 120v MIG. I'm only going to use it for sheetmetal and thin metals- no heavy stuff like frames. I am a beginner so I will most likely have to teach myself how to use it. I will be using it for some body work for now(rockers, cab corners, floor pieces, etc) and maybe a few projects in the future but not very often. I don't want to spend a whole lot of money either ($300 or so). Now I was looking through the craftsman catalog this weekend and saw this for $299 with the craftsman membership which my dad has. Any good? I know I've seen alot about miller and lincoln here. Which models would be recommended? I don't want a piece of junk that will end up being a $300 paper weight. This is the only welder section I could find, so if this was answered before...please forgive my ignorance. Thanks for any info, Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold Last edited by 68haywagon; 05-23-2005 at 05:09 PM.