EvanS
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What welder do you use for you car projects? Any recommendations for an affordable welder?
What welder do you use for you car projects? Any recommendations for an affordable welder?
Eastwood 175 mig, comes w/ an alum. spool gun too. Can`t remember wheather its made by miller or Hobart, one of the two. Mine works fantastic. I`ve used it on car body metal, (68 barracuda) and up to 1/4" steel.I have a Hobart 140 handler. I love it. Easy to use. Parts are readily available at places such as rural king, truck and tractor supply, etc....you can use gas or flux.
Eastwood 175 mig, comes w/ an alum. spool gun too. Can`t remember wheather its made by miller or Hobart, one of the two. Mine works fantastic. I`ve used it on car body metal, (68 barracuda) and up to 1/4" steel.
By the way some idea of your budget would be a help. "Affordable" is a vast desert depending on your money situation
I use a Lincoln 180 230V in my shop but now both miller and Lincoln make 110/230V setups and that is what I would buy now. Some info on how you plan to use one and how often would help you get better recommendations. If you plan to use it fairly regularly I would recommend one of the 180 machines set up for shielding gas. If you just plan for an occasional use you can probably get by with a 140 110V. I would recommend one with both voltage and wire speed infinitely adjustable and not the click settings some of the cheaper units come with. If you plan for welding light metal make sure it is set up for gas. If you plan to use it a fair amount save up for the larger machines, you won't be sorry.
I've used one of those before and they are a damn good little welder. Actually rented it.