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cochino12 · 11-10-2003, 05:08 PM

What kind of welders do you all own? I am gonna start building a blazer and want something I can use for body work and doing a c-notch. As you can probably tell I dont know much welding yet, I am trying to learn.

lukecp · 11-10-2003, 05:18 PM

I would look for a small MIG welder. It would be perfect for what you need. Miller makes small MIG welders that retail for $500-600 that are perfect for light usage....they weld like 1/4"-22 guage steel, and plug into a standard 115v outlet. MIG's are also dead simple to learn....almost like using a caulk gun, lol.

crackajacka · 11-10-2003, 05:29 PM

yea there really easy to use, and it is like useing a caulk gun. i learned how to mig weld in like 6th grade lol

7T7 · 11-10-2003, 05:48 PM

I have a Hobart 175

We've done everything from full body shaves to stock floor body drops with it.
It’s s about 4 years old and have had zero problems.
Also look at the MILLERMATIC 175 it’s a little better made but also a little more $$.

PHOENIX · 11-10-2003, 06:35 PM

I bought a Lincoln pro 135 ($420-430) 110v not long ago (Lowes).
I have welded up to 1/4" in a single pass with more then enough stregth. Have been using it a lot on different projects and I am happy with it so far. I took some welded steel parts out to the desert this weekend and shot it up. SKS would punch right through 1/4" mild steel plate no problem. When I shot the weld it still punched through, but the weld around the hole was still all there with no crack or sign of damage. Its a good little welder, thats easy to use and learn.

I was concerned about it at first, but have used it on the same circuit as other things like an air compressor and havent even popped a breaker yet. No complaints so far (used it on sheet metal and 1/4"). Havent used it for aluminum yet.

A welder I could plug in anywhere was a must, thats why I bought the 135 (110v). Something important to consider.
If you plan to use it in one spot all the time, spend a extra $100 and get a 175 (220v). If you want to use gas all you need to buy is the tank, everything else is included.

LINK:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=74272

toytruck · 11-11-2003, 12:30 AM

Holy crap! Reading this made me realized that I forgot to turn on my new auto darking helmet tonight while I was using it. Hope my eyes wont be burning to bad in the morning. I feel like and idiot! CRAP, CRAP, CRAP!! P.S. don't forget to turn on the helmet.

Russell · 11-11-2003, 12:57 AM

Wouldn't you notice that it was awfully bright while you were welding? lol

toytruck · 11-11-2003, 01:03 AM

No its still dark. Its gets lighter when you turn them on and when you strike and arc it goes darker.

Mike76251 · 11-11-2003, 01:04 AM

Here is mine,
It is a 285 amp 24hp gas machine.

lukecp · 11-11-2003, 01:06 AM

A guy i knew back in high school got the "bright" (pun intended...hehe) idea to weld in cutting torch goggles during shop class. He burned his eyes pretty bad and had to leave school and go to the doctor

Mike76251 · 11-11-2003, 01:58 AM

Go to the doctor with burned eyes?
There's nothing that will cure that! LOL

That is really too bad though as it does permanent damage to the eyes when you throw that much UV at them.

11-10-2003, 05:08 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	welder What kind of welders do you all own? I am gonna start building a blazer and want something I can use for body work and doing a c-notch. As you can probably tell I dont know much welding yet, I am trying to learn. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

11-10-2003, 05:18 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I would look for a small MIG welder. It would be perfect for what you need. Miller makes small MIG welders that retail for $500-600 that are perfect for light usage....they weld like 1/4"-22 guage steel, and plug into a standard 115v outlet. MIG's are also dead simple to learn....almost like using a caulk gun, lol. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-10-2003, 05:29 PM	#3
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	yea there really easy to use, and it is like useing a caulk gun. i learned how to mig weld in like 6th grade lol __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

11-10-2003, 06:35 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I bought a Lincoln pro 135 ($420-430) 110v not long ago (Lowes). I have welded up to 1/4" in a single pass with more then enough stregth. Have been using it a lot on different projects and I am happy with it so far. I took some welded steel parts out to the desert this weekend and shot it up. SKS would punch right through 1/4" mild steel plate no problem. When I shot the weld it still punched through, but the weld around the hole was still all there with no crack or sign of damage. Its a good little welder, thats easy to use and learn. I was concerned about it at first, but have used it on the same circuit as other things like an air compressor and havent even popped a breaker yet. No complaints so far (used it on sheet metal and 1/4"). Havent used it for aluminum yet. A welder I could plug in anywhere was a must, thats why I bought the 135 (110v). Something important to consider. If you plan to use it in one spot all the time, spend a extra $100 and get a 175 (220v). If you want to use gas all you need to buy is the tank, everything else is included. LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=74272 __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-11-2003, 12:30 AM	#6
toytruck 5-7 dropped 87 CC Dually Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bay city mi Posts: 326	Holy crap! Reading this made me realized that I forgot to turn on my new auto darking helmet tonight while I was using it. Hope my eyes wont be burning to bad in the morning. I feel like and idiot! CRAP, CRAP, CRAP!! P.S. don't forget to turn on the helmet. __________________ I rather be in my 77 Sanger Picklefork Jet Hydro!

11-10-2003, 05:48 PM	#4
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	I have a Hobart 175 We've done everything from full body shaves to stock floor body drops with it. It’s s about 4 years old and have had zero problems. Also look at the MILLERMATIC 175 it’s a little better made but also a little more $$.

11-11-2003, 12:57 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Wouldn't you notice that it was awfully bright while you were welding? lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-11-2003, 01:03 AM	#8
toytruck 5-7 dropped 87 CC Dually Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bay city mi Posts: 326	No its still dark. Its gets lighter when you turn them on and when you strike and arc it goes darker. __________________ I rather be in my 77 Sanger Picklefork Jet Hydro!

11-11-2003, 01:04 AM	#9
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Here is mine, It is a 285 amp 24hp gas machine. Attached Images

11-11-2003, 01:06 AM	#10
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	A guy i knew back in high school got the "bright" (pun intended...hehe) idea to weld in cutting torch goggles during shop class. He burned his eyes pretty bad and had to leave school and go to the doctor __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-11-2003, 01:58 AM	#11
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Go to the doctor with burned eyes? There's nothing that will cure that! LOL That is really too bad though as it does permanent damage to the eyes when you throw that much UV at them.



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