[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

I got hit with ice tonight. Hey marc, been in your shoes with the welder. I bought a 90amp craftsman years ago (things pretty good for small stuff) needed a bigger welder and looked on CL, every time a good deal came up I had no money or someone bought it. I finally just put a Eastwood 175 on my CC which you can't beat the price. I used it for a bit, had problems with the gas solenoid a few times, but other than that it works great. I bought a used Hobart and I use that the most. For me, I need back up welders for 1. I have several working locations, so tools spread way out, and 2. if one goes down its nice to not ruin your whole work day bc you need a welder. I'v had a tig on my radar for a while, that's next. but then you need another tank and more space and the list goes on.

Yea, I was eyeing a Lincoln combo welder (capable of Mig/Tig/Stick) on CL. My wife even approved of the purchase then guilt set in and it sold before I could take a look at it.

Originally Posted by Coach529

I need to buy a welder......I always borrow one from work.

Leaning towards a Hobart 140 since it is rated for 1/4", but a bigger 220vac machine would be nice.

Those stripped parts look great!!

Good to see I'm not the only one. The one I barrow is a Millermatic 150 and my garage is wired for 220 so I would like to get a similar welder as I'm comfortable with this one.

Originally Posted by ptc

I found this setup on ebay for $800 and I am really happy with it all so far. Its does all the work for anything going on with these trucks.

I am welding 3/8" with it and not even at full blast! it works well.

http://www.eastwood.com/mig175-and-v...FQErHwodE1QNEw

Thanks for the tip. Did you get both the welder and plasma for $800? If so that sounds like a great price.

Thanks
Marc