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lux hauler · 06-12-2003, 09:14 PM

If you plan to use the welder to weld sheet metal, get one with a gas regulator. The welds are much cleaner and will require less clean up. Flux core splatters too much.
I have a Miller Millermatic 175. It will weld 1/4" steel with a single pass and full penetration. It'll also dial down to do sheet metal with no problem. It's all I should ever need to work on vehicles.
Get one that's too small or that won't do what you want it to and you'll not be happy with it.

06-12-2003, 09:14 PM	#5
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	If you plan to use the welder to weld sheet metal, get one with a gas regulator. The welds are much cleaner and will require less clean up. Flux core splatters too much. I have a Miller Millermatic 175. It will weld 1/4" steel with a single pass and full penetration. It'll also dial down to do sheet metal with no problem. It's all I should ever need to work on vehicles. Get one that's too small or that won't do what you want it to and you'll not be happy with it. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).