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CHAPS7931 · 01-15-2007, 01:56 AM

just wonding what welder is used to work on your projects?

RetroSBK · 01-15-2007, 02:18 AM

I have a small Miller matic Mig and a 250 Tig with water cooled torch. But i also use them to do all the fab for my shop! lol

sick69 · 01-15-2007, 02:54 AM

Lincoln weld pak 100 works great for anything i've got to do.

Frank

AesC10s · 01-15-2007, 02:58 AM

Millermatic 210

poorboy · 01-15-2007, 03:09 AM

Lincoln 135 Plus.

boogie67 · 01-15-2007, 04:21 AM

Millermatic 175

dwaite72lnghrn · 01-15-2007, 07:16 AM

I have a century stick 230amp ac 180dc for heavy stuff and a Hobart 135 mig for the light stuff. Keep an eye of gas tank prices, Bought my mig figuring get gas later well the tank went up over $100 increase in 2 years. So add another $200 (for a 40cubic' tank) or so for a tank on the mig if you buy it. Not sure what rental price is on a tank of gas.

**Palf70Step** · 01-15-2007, 08:22 AM

I have a small 110V Lincoln. Works great for the sheet metal and body work I got it for.

68cajun · 01-15-2007, 10:01 AM

I have the Hobart 185 amp 220v.

Southedisto · 01-15-2007, 10:53 AM

Lincoln sp135

shopking72 · 01-15-2007, 11:08 AM

Both of these are my dads, Lincoln Mig and Tig. (I just get to keep them in my shop til his is built and use them)

And he also has a Miller Bobcat on the back of his truck, and a Suitcase welder.

**LockDoc** · 01-15-2007, 11:33 AM

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I have an old Lincoln 225 amp stick welder that I use for the heavy stuff and a newer Lincoln wire welder for the sheet metal. I also have an older Eastwood stitch welder that a guy gave me but I haven't used it much.

LockDoc

brak · 01-15-2007, 12:03 PM

I have a POS Campbel Hausfeld 115 MIG welder i picked up for $50 new.
considering the price, and the fact that my garage doesn't have 220v, it works fine for what i'm doing right now.

I learned to weld with TIG, and that's all i used for years, so this wirefeed welder is taking some getting used to (wire speed mostly).

having a hand free is wierd, it's alot like driving a stick for years, then hopping in an automatic, and your foot keeps reaching for the clutch.

one of these days i'll have the money to get a decent TIG welder

**raggedjim** · 01-15-2007, 12:56 PM

Clarke EN130 with the gas package. It gets the job done and I got a heck of a deal on it...

73stepside · 01-15-2007, 02:00 PM

i've got a small 110 lincoln. perfect for sheetmetal

66skylarkpost · 01-15-2007, 02:04 PM

i was always a stick person , where i loved my lincoln . at work we had a little miller cricket 110 volt flux core . worked good for small jobs including my first race car . a few years ago when i sold my 403 powered '82 cutlass , i went to tractor supply and bought this hobart handler with cart. 175 amp ,230 volt, then added the argon/co2 bottle and got a 25 foot pre-made drop cord . i normally run .035" solid wire . i really like it .

boraxman · 01-15-2007, 02:17 PM

HTP mig 200, I have yet to use it.

jimmydean · 01-15-2007, 03:30 PM

A friend of mine has an older (about 5 years now) Lincoln 175 wire feed with a tank that he is willing to part with so he can get a Miller 210. Is the 175 enough power to do 3/8 steel? If I want to do chassis and frame work, will that work?

Thanks.

action · 01-15-2007, 03:38 PM

I have a 175 and just welded up some 1/4" and still had more power to use if needed. I have used a 135 quite a bit and they work great but can't compare to the 175.
Jack

shortbed70 · 01-15-2007, 04:14 PM

Also a clarke en130 gas. Works for everything I need it for from patch panels to mild frame work.

crazy longhorn · 01-15-2007, 04:42 PM

I started with a 225 amp lincoln stick, & got into a SP 100 mig for the tin. the latest addition was a 200 amp Lincoln mig, & that is used for pretty much everything now(except the light tin). I have only run 1 bottle of gas through the new welder, but will say IT FLAT AZZ ROCKS!

L

bowtiedude · 01-15-2007, 06:15 PM

I have a Hobart 140 handler, and an old Lincoln AC225 stick welder. I am happy with this combo so far. Some day would like to break down and buy a TIG and a plazma cutter.

gmcman7202 · 01-15-2007, 06:21 PM

Dont buy a centur mig, even if they still made or get one cheap... not worth it... i got one, wish i went with the lincon. i also have a solar stick welder 220v for $160 or so back when builders square closed down, works fine, just not that much heavy stuff to really get into it. i also have a complete oxy acet setup with expensive 2 stage gauges... too bad i dont know how to use the welding portion ... only the cuting...

kevs_c10 · 01-15-2007, 06:41 PM

Lincoln weld pak 100, nice piece of goods.

jorgensensc · 01-15-2007, 08:33 PM

Loncoln Pro Mig 135. Does everything I need it to do!

01-15-2007, 01:56 AM	#1
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	what kind of welder you own just wonding what welder is used to work on your projects?

01-15-2007, 02:18 AM	#2
RetroSBK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 64	Re: what kind of welder you own I have a small Miller matic Mig and a 250 Tig with water cooled torch. But i also use them to do all the fab for my shop! lol __________________ 1970 C10, shortened long bed, Alum Headed full roller 383 (with Victor, 750DP, stainless rockers, behive springs, CNC ported heads) TCI SSF 700R4, 4.10 Posi, Bagged on C-Notch and 2.5 spindles. Air Cond, black out tint, satin black paint, custom interior, rolling low and not so slow...

01-15-2007, 02:54 AM	#3
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: what kind of welder you own Lincoln weld pak 100 works great for anything i've got to do. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub Last edited by sick69; 01-15-2007 at 02:54 AM.

01-15-2007, 02:58 AM	#4
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: what kind of welder you own Millermatic 210

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poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: what kind of welder you own Lincoln 135 Plus.

01-15-2007, 04:21 AM	#6
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: what kind of welder you own Millermatic 175 __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

01-15-2007, 07:16 AM	#7
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: what kind of welder you own I have a century stick 230amp ac 180dc for heavy stuff and a Hobart 135 mig for the light stuff. Keep an eye of gas tank prices, Bought my mig figuring get gas later well the tank went up over $100 increase in 2 years. So add another $200 (for a 40cubic' tank) or so for a tank on the mig if you buy it. Not sure what rental price is on a tank of gas. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

01-15-2007, 08:22 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: what kind of welder you own I have a small 110V Lincoln. Works great for the sheet metal and body work I got it for. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: what kind of welder you own I have the Hobart 185 amp 220v. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

01-15-2007, 10:53 AM	#10
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: what kind of welder you own Lincoln sp135 __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

01-15-2007, 11:08 AM	#11
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Re: what kind of welder you own Both of these are my dads, Lincoln Mig and Tig. (I just get to keep them in my shop til his is built and use them) And he also has a Miller Bobcat on the back of his truck, and a Suitcase welder. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB- 4.5 Front and 5 Rear Drop, 406/TH350 1966 Caprice 1968 Impala (Frame Off LSX Project) 2001 Tahoe LT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

01-15-2007, 11:33 AM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: what kind of welder you own - I have an old Lincoln 225 amp stick welder that I use for the heavy stuff and a newer Lincoln wire welder for the sheet metal. I also have an older Eastwood stitch welder that a guy gave me but I haven't used it much. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-15-2007, 12:03 PM	#13
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: what kind of welder you own I have a POS Campbel Hausfeld 115 MIG welder i picked up for $50 new. considering the price, and the fact that my garage doesn't have 220v, it works fine for what i'm doing right now. I learned to weld with TIG, and that's all i used for years, so this wirefeed welder is taking some getting used to (wire speed mostly). having a hand free is wierd, it's alot like driving a stick for years, then hopping in an automatic, and your foot keeps reaching for the clutch. one of these days i'll have the money to get a decent TIG welder __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

01-15-2007, 12:56 PM	#14
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,515	Re: what kind of welder you own Clarke EN130 with the gas package. It gets the job done and I got a heck of a deal on it... __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

01-15-2007, 02:00 PM	#15
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01-15-2007, 02:04 PM	#16
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: what kind of welder you own i was always a stick person , where i loved my lincoln . at work we had a little miller cricket 110 volt flux core . worked good for small jobs including my first race car . a few years ago when i sold my 403 powered '82 cutlass , i went to tractor supply and bought this hobart handler with cart. 175 amp ,230 volt, then added the argon/co2 bottle and got a 25 foot pre-made drop cord . i normally run .035" solid wire . i really like it . Attached Images __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car Last edited by 66skylarkpost; 01-15-2007 at 08:59 PM.

01-15-2007, 02:17 PM	#17
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: what kind of welder you own HTP mig 200, I have yet to use it. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

01-15-2007, 03:30 PM	#18
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: what kind of welder you own A friend of mine has an older (about 5 years now) Lincoln 175 wire feed with a tank that he is willing to part with so he can get a Miller 210. Is the 175 enough power to do 3/8 steel? If I want to do chassis and frame work, will that work? Thanks.

01-15-2007, 03:38 PM	#19
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: what kind of welder you own I have a 175 and just welded up some 1/4" and still had more power to use if needed. I have used a 135 quite a bit and they work great but can't compare to the 175. Jack

01-15-2007, 04:14 PM	#20
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: what kind of welder you own Also a clarke en130 gas. Works for everything I need it for from patch panels to mild frame work. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

01-15-2007, 04:42 PM	#21
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: what kind of welder you own I started with a 225 amp lincoln stick, & got into a SP 100 mig for the tin. the latest addition was a 200 amp Lincoln mig, & that is used for pretty much everything now(except the light tin). I have only run 1 bottle of gas through the new welder, but will say IT FLAT AZZ ROCKS! L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-15-2007, 06:15 PM	#22
bowtiedude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Pa Posts: 64	Re: what kind of welder you own I have a Hobart 140 handler, and an old Lincoln AC225 stick welder. I am happy with this combo so far. Some day would like to break down and buy a TIG and a plazma cutter. __________________ '96 K2500 GMC 6.5 4L80E '88 c1500 RCSB lowered 4 & 6 454 TH700R4 (still being built) '79 K20 Chevy 400 4 spd '69 K20 Chevy 406 4spd '70 K10 Chevy 355 4spd 6 inch lift '70 C-20 (son's truck) originally 292 4spd now a 350 4spd Hey I didn't even want to until you told me I couldn't !

01-15-2007, 06:21 PM	#23
gmcman7202 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wi Posts: 188	Re: what kind of welder you own Dont buy a centur mig, even if they still made or get one cheap... not worth it... i got one, wish i went with the lincon. i also have a solar stick welder 220v for $160 or so back when builders square closed down, works fine, just not that much heavy stuff to really get into it. i also have a complete oxy acet setup with expensive 2 stage gauges... too bad i dont know how to use the welding portion ... only the cuting...

01-15-2007, 06:41 PM	#24
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01-15-2007, 08:33 PM	#25
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: what kind of welder you own Loncoln Pro Mig 135. Does everything I need it to do! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

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