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jcalisi · 04-17-2003, 12:00 PM

I need a mig welder for my garage. Does anyone have one they need to get rid of or know of a good place to buy one. I need to start some projects on my truck, but need the tools to do it. I don't want to rent something I will always use.

Thanks in advance.

Alex Hayley · 04-17-2003, 12:36 PM

I got the Lincoln 135 from Home Depot for $368 I believe. I think that is a good deal.

jcalisi · 04-17-2003, 01:16 PM

Is that a 120v or 240v?

Alex Hayley · 04-17-2003, 01:21 PM

120V

jcalisi · 04-17-2003, 01:49 PM

I'll check it out.

Thanks

Grim Reaper · 04-17-2003, 01:50 PM

If your just going to do thin metals like body then the 110 units do "OK" but there are supose to be on a dedicated 20amp. Personnaly I have used both and I decided that 220v welders are the way to go. Better duty cycle and can do anything you want. I use a Hobart Handler 175 and it's been great. I have built a 5x10ft trailer with it and then welded in a floor in a jeep.. It's a great welder for a home shop. That one comes with regulators and every thing you need. Just add your tank and wire. Many of those 110 units the regulator is not included and it ad another $100 to the price. Well add another $100 and you got a 220 machine that can do anything you throw at it.

GET THE BIG TANK from your local welding supply place and don't order one. It's goes through gas faster then wire.

www.cyberweld.com seems to consistantly be the best prices.

jcalisi · 04-17-2003, 02:00 PM

How many amps does the 175 pull per leg?

*Piston* · 04-17-2003, 02:03 PM

I decided to go with the Hobart 135 and love it!! I haven't had a chance to weld anything other than body panels and some light steel work but man it does a great job.

Mine came with everything I need but the bottle. Comes with a quality regulator gauge setup and some flux wire (trash material), pitch it and go get some regular wire lol. This model even comes with a Cart.

I agree with the gas bottles, the small one I have is just too small. I'm going to trade it in for the larger one later on.

04-17-2003, 12:00 PM	#1
jcalisi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 126	Welder I need a mig welder for my garage. Does anyone have one they need to get rid of or know of a good place to buy one. I need to start some projects on my truck, but need the tools to do it. I don't want to rent something I will always use. Thanks in advance. __________________ Jon 1968 C10 Custom

04-17-2003, 01:16 PM	#3
jcalisi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 126	Is that a 120v or 240v? __________________ Jon 1968 C10 Custom

04-17-2003, 01:49 PM	#5
jcalisi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 126	I'll check it out. Thanks __________________ Jon 1968 C10 Custom

04-17-2003, 01:50 PM	#6
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	If your just going to do thin metals like body then the 110 units do "OK" but there are supose to be on a dedicated 20amp. Personnaly I have used both and I decided that 220v welders are the way to go. Better duty cycle and can do anything you want. I use a Hobart Handler 175 and it's been great. I have built a 5x10ft trailer with it and then welded in a floor in a jeep.. It's a great welder for a home shop. That one comes with regulators and every thing you need. Just add your tank and wire. Many of those 110 units the regulator is not included and it ad another $100 to the price. Well add another $100 and you got a 220 machine that can do anything you throw at it. GET THE BIG TANK from your local welding supply place and don't order one. It's goes through gas faster then wire. www.cyberweld.com seems to consistantly be the best prices. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project Last edited by Grim Reaper; 04-17-2003 at 01:53 PM.

04-17-2003, 02:00 PM	#7
jcalisi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 126	How many amps does the 175 pull per leg? __________________ Jon 1968 C10 Custom

04-17-2003, 12:36 PM	#2
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	I got the Lincoln 135 from Home Depot for $368 I believe. I think that is a good deal.

04-17-2003, 01:21 PM	#4
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	120V

04-17-2003, 02:03 PM	#8
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	I decided to go with the Hobart 135 and love it!! I haven't had a chance to weld anything other than body panels and some light steel work but man it does a great job. Mine came with everything I need but the bottle. Comes with a quality regulator gauge setup and some flux wire (trash material), pitch it and go get some regular wire lol. This model even comes with a Cart. I agree with the gas bottles, the small one I have is just too small. I'm going to trade it in for the larger one later on. Last edited by Piston; 04-17-2003 at 02:05 PM.



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