Welders!

[baggedcten]

what welder would y'all recommend to use on exhaust pipe and mufflers? not something to expensive something that would get the job done and not have any problems. thanks.

[slug]

what welder would y'all recommend to use on exhaust pipe and mufflers? not something to expensive something that would get the job done and not have any problems. thanks.

thi last weekend i used a millermatic 130xp,it is a 110 unit. i tryed to use fluxcore, but it was welding like crap and i ran out of f/c wire, then i switched to solid wire and it welded like 100 times better. i was useing the flux core because it was windy outside, but the solid mig did a good job.

Ive got a 135 lincoln mig, a lincoln AC/DC arc with a poor mans Tig, and a cheap ebay 40 amp plasma. All of them serve their purpose and work great. If any one is looking into starting tig welding and you have a AC/DC arc welder pick up a tig torch and a bottle of argon and start welding, i know it doesn't have the variability of a expensive tig and no foot control or welding aluminum but it will put down some really nice strong beads.

[hinow41]

Does anyone know some one in the long island area that could weld some parts on for me?

[63sbssbbw]

Any opinions on a Hobart 140 with gas conversion kit (for doing tin mainly )
as a first welder purchase.
110v ( had 220v but only 2 lightbulbs and 1 plug-in,so i split it a couple of years back for 8 ft florescents and more plug-ins)
I am a novice (wait,,,I mean a virgin) at welding.
Like anything I've been new at, don't want bottom of the line stuff,but don't think (as a beginner)I need top shelf stuff either.
Was also thinking of the one from sears thats mentioned on pg.1 of this thread (but no response)and haven't seen any mention of the 140 ,any feedback would be awesome.
would like to get one this week before the other half decides it should be spent on something more important (LOL like there's anyting more important right now).I already got stalled out last year for that.
I plan on practicing alot before I even touch my truck.
Appreciate it, Thanks, Trent

[DURRTY]

That one will work well for "tin" ( body work? right) its the same or real real similar to the miller and Lincoln 135-140 welders we have talked about.

one thing though, if your breakers are stretched out with allot draw on them the welder will blow the breaker or at least not run to consistent. try to get the welder on its own breaker and a 20amp if possible. other wise turn off as much as you can on the circuit you are plugging the welder into. It will still run decent if you cant just a FYI. I am no electrician, I am speaking from experience, and many trips to the breaker box. Once I got my garage wired properly the welder ran much better and didn't blow the breaker(20amp) again. also if you have to use and extension cord use the biggest gauge wire you can. I also have my 220 on its own 50 amp fuse.

[b&a72]

I bought a Hobart Handler 140 and put gas on it and it works great. I have done all my welding on my truck with it. Works great on sheet metal and welds up to 1/4 which works for me because nothing on my truck is 1/4 anyways. I also did my c-notch and it worked like a charm.

[spr85gmc]

i have about 800 dolars to spend help me choose a welder

[Slonaker]

Originally Posted by spr85gmc

i have about 800 dolars to spend help me choose a welder

Hobart Handler 187 will do anything you need on your truck. You could get a HH 140 if you want to go with a 120 volt machine, but I wouldn't use it for any heavy stuff like frame work.

Slonaker (not an expert on welders, but learning )

[Jtrux]

BOUGHT ME A WELDER!!!!!

Picked up a Miller 175 in very good shape from a fellow board member and coworker. Need to get the right outlet in the garage and make me an extension cord so I can drag it out onto the driveway.

[hinow41]

What is a good Mig welder that Is not to much cash? I want something to learn with and not spend a ton of money on.

[DURRTY]

Originally Posted by hinow41

What is a good Mig welder that Is not to much cash? I want something to learn with and not spend a ton of money on.

go back through this thread your question should be answered

[63sbssbbw]

Thanks DURRTY,the durability of my fuse box has kind of been in the back of my mind since the start.If I have to have it upgraded then I will.
I'm positive now that the HH140 is the one for me.
spr85GMC, My budget also is 800.00 I'm pretty sure I can get all my basic stuff for that much,the bottle I'll need might put it a little over that,but i haven't shopped for the cost on one yet
Thanks guys.
Trent

[b&a72]

With my Hobart Handler I was welding for under $800 including the tank,gas, and wire. I bought mine from Northern Tool and came with a cart and free shipping.

[spr85gmc]

Originally Posted by b&a72

With my Hobart Handler I was welding for under $800 including the tank,gas, and wire. I bought mine from Northern Tool and came with a cart and free shipping.

i know right now i wouldnt trust my self on welding in a c notch but would this one work good to do that? its not going to receive daily use maybe once a week if that.

[b&a72]

Originally Posted by spr85gmc

i know right now i wouldnt trust my self on welding in a c notch but would this one work good to do that? its not going to receive daily use maybe once a week if that.

Yes it will work I used it on mine. Did all my body work and my c-notch with it.

[hinow41]

will this welder work for what i need to do? i need to weld on rockers and quarter panales
Amazon.com: Northern Industrial MIG 125 Wire Feed...

[Billla]

I just popped for a Miller Millermatic 140 with Autoset. I considered the 180, but it just seemed like more than I would need and I liked the idea of being able to use the thing on house current even though I have a 220 outlet in my garage.

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...c_140_autoset/

$649 at the local Central Welding Supply - "blowout" pricing

I bought a spool of non-gas wire just to see if I can still weld I'll go back and pick up the cart and bottle next weekend.

[kevindtimm]

I too just purchased a welder. New- in box - Lincoln Pro Mig 180. Guy got it as a gift and it seems his wife decided it wasn't something he should have

Anyway, I put in a 240 volt outlet in the garage bought a HF auto-darkening helmet (came highly recommended) and started laying beads yesterday (flux only, don't have a bottle yet).

I'm going to look into a community college welding class (my county doesn't offer one, but we have reciprocity with dallas county!)

Wish me luck (and about the time of retirement, I'll be 10% the welder that Lou is).

[drummin89]

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94164
I got this from Harbor Freight a few months ago and have been very happy with it, even taught myself how to weld with it. Been using flux cored wire as I have not got around to getting the bottles and regulators but I think I will keep this one set up for flux as I got another welder from free that will be set up for gas. Ive used the harbor freight welded many times, mostly using it to weld up and smooth out all the holes on my firewall. I have not had a problem yet and even got a 2 year warrenty that begins in about 2 more months after the manufacture warrenty. If anything breaks I bring it back to the store and exchange it for a new one. Also picked up a auto darkening helmet from there too.

My other welder I got for free from my boss. (i think the following links work, I will check when I get home)
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http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...g?t=1208388574
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...g?t=1208388590
Anyway its made by solar, manufactured in 1982 in the USA. My boss bought it new and bearly used it and it sat in his basement for a while and gave it to me for free when I bought my 52 off of him. All I had to do was put a new cord and plug on it, and I still need to get the bottles for it but its ready to go. Once I get the bottles then I will be able to try it out for the first time. I believe its either a side company of snap-on or lincoln, im not sure. Boss said it was snap-on but when googled I get lincoln. Anyone know?

[Reinovator]

I would say start with,taking a course in welding form your local comunity collage, then trying out a few different welders, I've worked in a number of shops and depending on how they are maintained, they were all different. it just took time to get use to how each welder works and which settings work best for me.
check local pawn shops see whats in there,
Then find your local welding equipment repair shop and see what they have in there shop for sale and ask what went wrong and see what it costs to repair and how often they have to do it
most 110-120 mig lincn, miller etc are very reliable for the home use. and use gas, co2 or argon mix, argon is about 3 times as expensive but you get what you pay for.

[woodymm3]

found this welder for sale for 225.00 thought i would ask to see what you guys thought about it for body work and sheet metal.

SP-100T Lincoln Mig

i will be learning to weld and hopefully using something liek this to do my patches and my metalwork. if anyone has used it and liked it or not liked it, it would be appreciated. thanks

[Reinovator]

For home, use once in a while Good unit Get a cart an argon mix or co2 to go with it I used one a while back low duty cycle but over all at worked well. should be a good unit.
Things to look for;
good working regulator
good gun head.
no kinks in feed line to gun
wire tension, take up wheel, spindle area operational.
I bought one 20yrs ago, mig welder, and it cost more to referbish after then to buy a new good linc, or miller. learned the hard way.
lincoln makes a great series of mig welders for this price its hard to go wrong but check it out first before you buy it

[woodymm3]

well i guess my question is more how does it work on body work on lets say a blazer?

[Reinovator]

Should work fine