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Title: Looking for suggestions on which welder to buy ??
Post by: DiabloRoadsterJC on November 13, 2012, 02:46:42 PM: I am just getting started with my build and am looking for suggestions on which model, and/or minimum maximum power. I have heard/seen that Lincoln is a good brand. I don't need top of the line, just one to get the job done.
I bought my my Diablo with an already stretched chassis but many spots are just tacked, I need to do the seams as well as all the fab stuff throughout the rest of the build.
I'm not an experienced welder, but am working on my Master's Degree from YouTube University !
Title: Re: Looking for suggestions on which welder to buy ??
Post by: solrac on November 13, 2012, 04:13:22 PM: i was in the same position u where a while back. i have no experience welding and just wanted for my personal project. I got a miller. millermatic 211. I heard ppl bought cheap welders and they broke after one or two uses. Or just the wire fed things didnt work right. Go for a good welder. Miller or Lincoln. You can find really good ones in craiglist. You dont want to have another head ache besides ure project. lol. Tools shouldnt be a headache so i would suggest just buy a good one.
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/product.php?model=M00245 (http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/product.php?model=M00245)

I am not sure where u located at but look at this one. as you can see craiglist has good deals.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/for/3407307507.html (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/for/3407307507.html)
Title: Re: Looking for suggestions on which welder to buy ??
Post by: usmc_butler on November 13, 2012, 04:16:08 PM: I use a millermatic 210 with gas. Very nice welds, super easy to setup, and will last forever and if you ever get tired of using it they hold there value quite well!

You will have a YouTube Doctorate in no time! Welcome to the forum ::beers

Dustin
Title: Re: Looking for suggestions on which welder to buy ??
Post by: notnilc20 on November 13, 2012, 06:20:50 PM: Hey there,

I got my doctorates from Youtube as well. I have a Firepower 160 amp that has a 220volt and I use gas. I recommend 220volt welder for the heavier welding. Good luck.
Title: Re: Looking for suggestions on which welder to buy ??
Post by: solrac on November 13, 2012, 06:26:40 PM: the millermatic 211 has for 110v and 220v.. so its good. .best of both worlds..
nothing like youtube and google.. lol
Title: Re: Looking for suggestions on which welder to buy ??
Post by: italianknightrider on November 13, 2012, 11:01:43 PM: I have 3 mig welders, Hobart 180 on gas 140 on gas an a Firepower 160 ...220 volt ,great price an welds great
Title: Re: Looking for suggestions on which welder to buy ??
Post by: SchulzeA on November 14, 2012, 03:58:45 PM: I suggest a Miller with autoset function. Takes any guess work out of setting power/feed until your able to get some experience. I've been using a friends Miller 212 for a while now and it welds great.
Can't go wrong with Lincoln or Esab either.
Esab is the best bang for the buck from my research. Check out he Migmaster 280. They have a smaller one as well.