I am stoked! Got a new welder today. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

abadsvt · 10-12-2007, 12:25 AM

Well I finally bit the bullet and bought a new welder. I bought a Miller MillerMatic 180. Its 230v, up to 180 amps, and can weld 5/16 steel in one pass with bare wire and gas. Now all i need is a project that needs some welding. I wonder were i can find one of those

Josh

72armyswbtruck · 10-12-2007, 12:54 AM

Congrats on the new welder, I love the stance on your truck too., looks super low and slow

**Palf70Step** · 10-12-2007, 05:32 AM

Congrats on the welder. If you are really troubled for practice pieces you are more than welcome to come on buy. I am sure I could find you something.

BAGGERSOCAL · 10-12-2007, 08:19 AM

Nice Welder Congrats.

I bought a Lincoln welder 220 several years back and the Gas conversion kit.
new still in the Box thats all i could afford .

manimal · 10-12-2007, 08:58 AM

Cool,nice welder!
-Lance

**tkeduk8r** · 10-12-2007, 09:02 AM

Great welder!!! That will take care of any welding needs on a vehicle... I use them with high schoolers everyday and they hold up very well....
--Mike

cdowns · 10-12-2007, 09:09 AM

just make sure to follow good fire safety practices no open fuel sources and at least one large fully charged fire extinguisher at arms length i also like having a turned on garden hose close by plus the old trusty bucket of sand

**Tom Vogel** · 10-12-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

Great welder!!! That will take care of any welding needs on a vehicle... I use them with high schoolers everyday and they hold up very well....
--Mike

Ive seen that abuse.... its a miracle anything can endure that. They should hook up a plasma cutter to each stool and have a video cam in each booth.... ZZZzzzzzaaapppp!

Tigman · 10-14-2007, 04:03 PM

Go ahead and buy yourself a spare micro switch for the trigger!! They wear out quick if you use it alot!!

Mark

**VetteVet** · 10-14-2007, 04:26 PM

If you haven't already, get yourself an instant on helmet. I welded for years without one and finally got one and it's the best money I ever spent on welding equipment.

10-12-2007, 12:25 AM	#1
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	I am stoked! Got a new welder today. Well I finally bit the bullet and bought a new welder. I bought a Miller MillerMatic 180. Its 230v, up to 180 amps, and can weld 5/16 steel in one pass with bare wire and gas. Now all i need is a project that needs some welding. I wonder were i can find one of those Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold Last edited by abadsvt; 10-12-2007 at 12:26 AM.

10-12-2007, 12:54 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: I am stoked! Got a new welder today. Congrats on the new welder, I love the stance on your truck too., looks super low and slow __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-12-2007, 05:32 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,929	Re: I am stoked! Got a new welder today. Congrats on the welder. If you are really troubled for practice pieces you are more than welcome to come on buy. I am sure I could find you something. __________________ 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!

10-12-2007, 08:19 AM	#4
BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	Re: I am stoked! Got a new welder today. Nice Welder Congrats. I bought a Lincoln welder 220 several years back and the Gas conversion kit. new still in the Box thats all i could afford .

10-12-2007, 08:58 AM	#5
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: I am stoked! Got a new welder today. Cool,nice welder! -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-12-2007, 09:02 AM	#6
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: I am stoked! Got a new welder today. Great welder!!! That will take care of any welding needs on a vehicle... I use them with high schoolers everyday and they hold up very well.... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

10-12-2007, 09:09 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: I am stoked! Got a new welder today. just make sure to follow good fire safety practices no open fuel sources and at least one large fully charged fire extinguisher at arms length i also like having a turned on garden hose close by plus the old trusty bucket of sand __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-14-2007, 04:03 PM	#9
Tigman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Big Stone Gap, Va Posts: 84	Re: I am stoked! Got a new welder today. Go ahead and buy yourself a spare micro switch for the trigger!! They wear out quick if you use it alot!! Mark

10-14-2007, 04:26 PM	#10
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,714	Re: I am stoked! Got a new welder today. If you haven't already, get yourself an instant on helmet. I welded for years without one and finally got one and it's the best money I ever spent on welding equipment. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.



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