Selecting a Mig welder.

[OverlanderJK]

I am almost completely sure that you should purchase this equipment only if you want to do welding in a professional sense.

Dafaq?

 

[WJCO]

I am almost completely sure that you should purchase this equipment only if you want to do welding in a professional sense.

 

[notnalc68]

I am almost completely sure that you should purchase this equipment only if you want to do welding in a professional sense.

So, only professional welders should buy a mig welder?

 

[bmkrinne]

I recently got a Lincoln Pro Mig 180 and have it set up on 75/25 gas. It’s a nice machine and fairly easy to dial in. I find myself looking for shit to weld on now!!

 

[Spazbyt]

I recently got a Lincoln Pro Mig 180 and have it set up on 75/25 gas. It’s a nice machine and fairly easy to dial in. I find myself looking for shit to weld on now!!

I just bought the same machine. So far I have been very happy with it. I should also add that I'm a rookie welder so I'm easily impressed with any machine that allows me to put down a reasonably good looking bead.

 

[jbelspeth]

I am very much a novice with welding, but I'm happy with these 'Hobart 500559'. Works well with flux core wire or with gas. It uses a regular household plug and is rated to weld up to 1/8" thick steel. Priced a little over $620. Love this welder.

 

[WJCO]

I am very much a novice with welding, but I'm happy with these 'Hobart 500559'. Works well with flux core wire or with gas. It uses a regular household plug and is rated to weld up to 1/8" thick steel. Priced a little over $620. Love this welder.

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[TrailHunter]

Out with the Old in with the New... Finally pulled the trigger on a Millermatic 211.

 

[WJCO]

Out with the Old in with the New... Finally pulled the trigger on a Millermatic 211.

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Nice. You should be able to some $ for the old one too.

 

[Cousin Clyde]

Out with the Old in with the New... Finally pulled the trigger on a Millermatic 211.

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My buddy just bought that a month ago. Said he’s been really happy with it.

 

[TrailHunter]

Nice. You should be able to some $ for the old one too.

Being it doesn’t weld as good as it used to.. I’ll probably give it away.

My buddy just bought that a month ago. Said he’s been really happy with it.

Great to hear.

 

[Kenney]

Im retired Manufacturing Engineer now I have my own Fab Shop, If possible! make sure you get a welder that uses Argon/Co2 mix, you will never be happy with a flux core wire welder. Any name brand welder will be great (220Volt) you cant weld thin steel without gas, plus you will be almost a Pro after you learn your welders capabilities. (Keep it Clean)

 

[WJCO]

you will never be happy with a flux core wire welder.

I'm very happy with my flux core 110v welder. I learned on gas and would certainly prefer it and of course it's cleaner. But for simple shit around the house, hobby welding, helping friends that are in a pinch, flux core is fine.

 

[TrailHunter]

I'm very happy with my flux core 110v welder. I learned on gas and would certainly prefer it and of course it's cleaner. But for simple shit around the house, hobby welding, helping friends that are in a pinch, flux core is fine.

This... I use Flux Core 90% of the time since I'm usually welding outside. Very Convenient.