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70 net440 · 10-22-2005, 11:04 PM

Well.... now that I bragged about how good our L-tec was it blew up today. But it gave me an excuse to go buy myself a new one. I bought a Hobart 140 at the local hardware store. $475.00, cheaper than any of the internet sights had it listed for. I used it to fab up a platform out of square tubing, and it worked great. The only bad thing was I had to leave it at work until we get the old one fixed.

phipp13 · 11-24-2008, 03:42 AM

Mark P. here from Southern MD. I've been an US. Naval Aircraft certifyied MIG,TIG,SMAW, OXYFUEL welder for 16 or so years now.I've used many diffrent welders over the years. i own a couple lincolns and a thermal arc gts 300 tig. IMHO they're all good. for auto applications my personal favorite is my lincoln sp 100. its a 110v welder with 25%75% argon co2 mix 10lb spool of .023 solid core wire. the reason for the small wire size is as follows. the sp100 has enough for auto apps. power settings are as follows A,B,C,D and wire feed is 1-10 For body panels i use B,3-4 wire speed. i spot weld all body panels. tacking the panels aprox 4" apart then 2,1",.5,.25, etc until the entire seam has been welded. PATIENCE WILL PAY OFF!!! take your time and not put a lot of heat in the welded area. this will keep any warping down to an absolute minium. As for the frame D,5-6 and overhead D,6-7. i almost always weave my beads in an overlapping c motion. The .023 wire and the weaving will put more than enough heat/ penetration in the weld than you need. I have built many racecar chasis that have been NHRA/IHRA certifyied to 7.50 sec with this welder. PM or email me @ m.phippen@hotmail .com if i can be of any help to my fellow bowtie brothers and sisters. V/R Mark Phippen

Blue Beard · 11-09-2005, 10:58 PM

I use the Millermatic 110 volt wirefeed alot....

Also have a Lincoln Stick welder, and a Miller plasma cutter

phantom dually · 11-09-2005, 11:06 PM

I have a hobart ironman 210 unit. Ive had it for a few yrs and love it. Kinda a big non portable machine but very handy!! ran around $1400

phlegm · 12-06-2005, 05:55 PM

OK so I have a question, If I am buying one of these to do my rockers and fill some holes from old tonneau covers, NO FRAME work what is the thickness of that metal? what guage? that way when shopping I know if it can do most of what I want....

I will also use it on my imaginary 67 camaro conv. one day too :-)

emmett · 12-09-2005, 08:17 PM

OK Guys
I just bought a snap-on YA-240 wire feed 240 amp DC 80% duty cycle takes 33 lb spool of wire up to .045 wire has stitch mode and argon/c02 tank flow rate regulator new gun about 2 months old for $500.00 I think I did good. what do you guys think?
EMMETT

shifty · 12-25-2005, 10:11 PM

I'm having a tough choice. I was lookin at the Lincoln SP-175 Plus and the Millermatic DVI. The DVI variable input voltage setup is appealing - don't feel like rewiring for 220 in the garage. I have been dorking around looking at the Hobart 175 as well.

Just curious - what is suggested for fram welding/auto body work - tap feed or continuous feed? Does it matter?

Maybe those two welders are overkill....

emmett · 12-26-2005, 12:22 AM

Shifty
I had a friends LINCOLIN 135 worked an 115 volts. It did all the welding I was doing. For frame work you want continuse welding if your new at welding try to find someone experienced with these frames I only stretched semi frames which had to be plated in and out. As far as panel welding I always tack or spot weld then stitch about 1-2 inches at a time eliminates a lot of worpage. The snap-on I have now is a little bigger than I need but I think the price was right.

Good Luck finding one
EMMETT

shifty · 01-04-2006, 03:32 PM

I installed a new double pole breaker and 220 outlet in the garage this past weekend, so working @ 115 is not a problem anymore. I'm now looking at the Lincoln or Millermatic 175 now. Torn on which to get, trying to find one used. I want something that will do framework in one pass, wire feed, ability to do stitch and ???

It's such a big investment. It's gonna take me forever.

I've just started hearing about the Snap-On welders. Can anyone elaborate more on that product? Everyone has been pushing me to get a Lincoln or Miller. I know they're well known brands, but I'm a little ignorant and I know others have much more experience.

tcoop68 · 04-26-2006, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

I installed a new double pole breaker and 220 outlet in the garage this past weekend, so working @ 115 is not a problem anymore. I'm now looking at the Lincoln or Millermatic 175 now. Torn on which to get, trying to find one used. I want something that will do framework in one pass, wire feed, ability to do stitch and ???

It's such a big investment. It's gonna take me forever.

I've just started hearing about the Snap-On welders. Can anyone elaborate more on that product? Everyone has been pushing me to get a Lincoln or Miller. I know they're well known brands, but I'm a little ignorant and I know others have much more experience.

I bought a lincoln from mac tools 15 years ago and I still use it today and never spent a penny on her,I also have 3 other lincolns,miller is also a good welder.But I am a true believer in reliability.You get what you pay for.

earl87gta · 02-11-2006, 07:28 PM

Hay guys I know this welder has been asked about but the harbor friaght hear is having a 2 day sale and I can get it for $89 would it be good for welding in rockers and floor boards. Mainly patch pannel work. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=44567

emmett · 02-12-2006, 10:27 AM

Hi Earl
A friend of mine just bought a http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=55247 He is very happy with it, but like he said these welders are for the weekend welder it is not made for heavy duty or everyday work.
Good Luck EMMETT

phantom dually · 02-11-2006, 07:43 PM

I would stay away from it. You get what you pay for.

earl87gta · 02-11-2006, 08:13 PM

Eventually I would like to get something better but I figured for that price if it can weld in my new rockers and the little bit of work on the ¼ I have to do to my blazer it would be worth it. I’m not a body man so I do the old spot weld over and over again until it’s all welded up approach.

earl87gta · 02-12-2006, 12:25 PM

Ya I was looking at that one to I dont have the cash right now for a good welder so I was looking for some thing cheap to weld in rickers and floors with. would the one in the link be better i see it needs gas. Im not a body man so it wont get used that often and I have a good ark welder that I use for big stuff.

earl87gta · 02-12-2006, 12:28 PM

how about this one its on sale for $200
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=6271

dwcsr · 04-17-2006, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earl87gta

how about this one its on sale for $200
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=6271

I have the campbell husfield version of that one and I put it under the bench and bought a Lincoln SP 175 plus.

Steelawork'n · 03-23-2006, 01:53 AM

I got a Lincoln 3200HD from a local pawn shop. It's the same thing as the T135. It's really neat. I can plug it into a GFI outlet (must be on a 20amp breaker though) and it doesn't mind extension cords (I only have 12g cords). Just picked up the accessory cart today. For what I do, this does just fine.

revn67 · 04-21-2006, 12:48 AM

i was gonna go with the 175 miller.......will that be fine to use for notching frames and welding on 4 links, and different things like that? i just don't wanna buy it and waste 900 bucks!!

dwcsr · 04-21-2006, 12:53 AM

It will do the job just fine. It wil do what ever you need to on a pickup.

tcoop68 · 04-26-2006, 12:28 AM

Your welder should do a good job,it takes alot of practice but you will get the hang of it soon.we have one like that at my job and use it constantly everyday and cant ware it out.I have 3 lincolns myself,my local welding supply house told me hobarts are made by lincoln.Anyway you should be fine.Goodluck

NewKid · 05-30-2006, 04:10 PM

This is a very complecated topic. Of course with more money you will get a better welder. The welder I use for everything is the millermatic 175 with the 220 volt and you can switch the wires for negative welding with flux type wire. I use mostly argon CO2 mix. However this welder will also do Stanless steel and I think that is a bonus.

timcos · 09-09-2006, 10:17 AM

How about a Mac Tools welder...like the MAC 135?

https://www.mactools.com/portal/site...extfmt=default

dwcsr · 09-09-2006, 12:26 PM

thats expensive. I didn't pay that for my Lincoln SP175 Plus that had a 3 year warranty

timcos · 09-09-2006, 01:20 PM

Sure it is...but who buys news. I saw one at a pawn shop.

Is it any good?

Thanks

10-22-2005, 11:04 PM	#1
70 net440 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: yreka, ca Posts: 270	Re: Welders! Well.... now that I bragged about how good our L-tec was it blew up today. But it gave me an excuse to go buy myself a new one. I bought a Hobart 140 at the local hardware store. $475.00, cheaper than any of the internet sights had it listed for. I used it to fab up a platform out of square tubing, and it worked great. The only bad thing was I had to leave it at work until we get the old one fixed. __________________ 63 C10 70 Coronet R/T 67 C10 70 Dart Swinger 71 K10

11-24-2008, 03:42 AM	#2
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Welders! Mark P. here from Southern MD. I've been an US. Naval Aircraft certifyied MIG,TIG,SMAW, OXYFUEL welder for 16 or so years now.I've used many diffrent welders over the years. i own a couple lincolns and a thermal arc gts 300 tig. IMHO they're all good. for auto applications my personal favorite is my lincoln sp 100. its a 110v welder with 25%75% argon co2 mix 10lb spool of .023 solid core wire. the reason for the small wire size is as follows. the sp100 has enough for auto apps. power settings are as follows A,B,C,D and wire feed is 1-10 For body panels i use B,3-4 wire speed. i spot weld all body panels. tacking the panels aprox 4" apart then 2,1",.5,.25, etc until the entire seam has been welded. PATIENCE WILL PAY OFF!!! take your time and not put a lot of heat in the welded area. this will keep any warping down to an absolute minium. As for the frame D,5-6 and overhead D,6-7. i almost always weave my beads in an overlapping c motion. The .023 wire and the weaving will put more than enough heat/ penetration in the weld than you need. I have built many racecar chasis that have been NHRA/IHRA certifyied to 7.50 sec with this welder. PM or email me @ m.phippen@hotmail .com if i can be of any help to my fellow bowtie brothers and sisters. V/R Mark Phippen

11-09-2005, 10:58 PM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Re: Welders! I use the Millermatic 110 volt wirefeed alot.... Also have a Lincoln Stick welder, and a Miller plasma cutter __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-09-2005, 11:06 PM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Welders! I have a hobart ironman 210 unit. Ive had it for a few yrs and love it. Kinda a big non portable machine but very handy!! ran around $1400 __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

12-06-2005, 05:55 PM	#5
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Welders! OK so I have a question, If I am buying one of these to do my rockers and fill some holes from old tonneau covers, NO FRAME work what is the thickness of that metal? what guage? that way when shopping I know if it can do most of what I want.... I will also use it on my imaginary 67 camaro conv. one day too :-) __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

12-09-2005, 08:17 PM	#6
emmett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kaukauna WI Posts: 193	Re: Welders! OK Guys I just bought a snap-on YA-240 wire feed 240 amp DC 80% duty cycle takes 33 lb spool of wire up to .045 wire has stitch mode and argon/c02 tank flow rate regulator new gun about 2 months old for $500.00 I think I did good. what do you guys think? EMMETT __________________ Kaukauna WI Airplaines don't land here they are sucked down

12-25-2005, 10:11 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Welders! I'm having a tough choice. I was lookin at the Lincoln SP-175 Plus and the Millermatic DVI. The DVI variable input voltage setup is appealing - don't feel like rewiring for 220 in the garage. I have been dorking around looking at the Hobart 175 as well. Just curious - what is suggested for fram welding/auto body work - tap feed or continuous feed? Does it matter? Maybe those two welders are overkill.... __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 12-25-2005 at 10:33 PM.

12-26-2005, 12:22 AM	#8
emmett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kaukauna WI Posts: 193	Re: Welders! Shifty I had a friends LINCOLIN 135 worked an 115 volts. It did all the welding I was doing. For frame work you want continuse welding if your new at welding try to find someone experienced with these frames I only stretched semi frames which had to be plated in and out. As far as panel welding I always tack or spot weld then stitch about 1-2 inches at a time eliminates a lot of worpage. The snap-on I have now is a little bigger than I need but I think the price was right. Good Luck finding one EMMETT __________________ Kaukauna WI Airplaines don't land here they are sucked down

01-04-2006, 03:32 PM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Welders! I installed a new double pole breaker and 220 outlet in the garage this past weekend, so working @ 115 is not a problem anymore. I'm now looking at the Lincoln or Millermatic 175 now. Torn on which to get, trying to find one used. I want something that will do framework in one pass, wire feed, ability to do stitch and ??? It's such a big investment. It's gonna take me forever. I've just started hearing about the Snap-On welders. Can anyone elaborate more on that product? Everyone has been pushing me to get a Lincoln or Miller. I know they're well known brands, but I'm a little ignorant and I know others have much more experience. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 01-04-2006 at 03:34 PM.

02-11-2006, 07:28 PM	#11
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Welders! Hay guys I know this welder has been asked about but the harbor friaght hear is having a 2 day sale and I can get it for $89 would it be good for welding in rockers and floor boards. Mainly patch pannel work. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=44567 __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

02-12-2006, 10:27 AM	#12
emmett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kaukauna WI Posts: 193	Re: Welders! Hi Earl A friend of mine just bought a http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=55247 He is very happy with it, but like he said these welders are for the weekend welder it is not made for heavy duty or everyday work. Good Luck EMMETT __________________ Kaukauna WI Airplaines don't land here they are sucked down

02-11-2006, 07:43 PM	#13
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Welders! I would stay away from it. You get what you pay for. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-11-2006, 08:13 PM	#14
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Welders! Eventually I would like to get something better but I figured for that price if it can weld in my new rockers and the little bit of work on the ¼ I have to do to my blazer it would be worth it. I’m not a body man so I do the old spot weld over and over again until it’s all welded up approach. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

02-12-2006, 12:25 PM	#15
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Welders! Ya I was looking at that one to I dont have the cash right now for a good welder so I was looking for some thing cheap to weld in rickers and floors with. would the one in the link be better i see it needs gas. Im not a body man so it wont get used that often and I have a good ark welder that I use for big stuff. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

02-12-2006, 12:28 PM	#16
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Welders! how about this one its on sale for $200 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=6271 __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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03-23-2006, 01:53 AM	#18
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: Welders! I got a Lincoln 3200HD from a local pawn shop. It's the same thing as the T135. It's really neat. I can plug it into a GFI outlet (must be on a 20amp breaker though) and it doesn't mind extension cords (I only have 12g cords). Just picked up the accessory cart today. For what I do, this does just fine. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

04-21-2006, 12:48 AM	#19
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: Welders! i was gonna go with the 175 miller.......will that be fine to use for notching frames and welding on 4 links, and different things like that? i just don't wanna buy it and waste 900 bucks!! __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

04-21-2006, 12:53 AM	#20
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Welders! It will do the job just fine. It wil do what ever you need to on a pickup.

04-26-2006, 12:28 AM	#21
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: Welders! Your welder should do a good job,it takes alot of practice but you will get the hang of it soon.we have one like that at my job and use it constantly everyday and cant ware it out.I have 3 lincolns myself,my local welding supply house told me hobarts are made by lincoln.Anyway you should be fine.Goodluck

05-30-2006, 04:10 PM	#22
NewKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OCEAN SHORES WASHINGOTN Posts: 57	Re: Welders! This is a very complecated topic. Of course with more money you will get a better welder. The welder I use for everything is the millermatic 175 with the 220 volt and you can switch the wires for negative welding with flux type wire. I use mostly argon CO2 mix. However this welder will also do Stanless steel and I think that is a bonus. __________________ 83 GMC Vandura 1 Ton 84 Chevy S-10 4x4 Durango 84 Ford 1 ton Cargo van

09-09-2006, 10:17 AM	#23
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Welders! How about a Mac Tools welder...like the MAC 135? https://www.mactools.com/portal/site...extfmt=default __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

09-09-2006, 12:26 PM	#24
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Welders! thats expensive. I didn't pay that for my Lincoln SP175 Plus that had a 3 year warranty

09-09-2006, 01:20 PM	#25
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Welders! Sure it is...but who buys news. I saw one at a pawn shop. Is it any good? Thanks __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

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