Thread: welder recomondations

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Time to retire the old welder , I got a old lincoln 225 amp and its on its last leg. I dont do alot of welding but I want something to be a good all around welder for the garage. something I can weld floor pans in or body stuff and still be able to weld some heavier stuff. I've checked out the web but I thought I see what you use and might recomend, mig? maybee? Ideas appreciated.

I would suggest a 220v name brand TIG welder w/a 60% or higher duty cycle. If you are going to weld 10 gage or thicker, I would look for at least a 160 amp output. I have a 200 amp Miller which should last a lifetime. I've had it for 24 yrs w/no problems .Again be carefull of the duty cycle. The big 3 are Miller,Lincoln & Hobart. I have always been of the opinion that Miller & Lincoln are the prefered.

Do a search for welders on the web for prices.
Don

Ditto what Don said..
I can't beleive I waited so long to buy a TIG welder. It is sooooo clean. Clean weld no spattering, no sparks down the pants

Well it's all a matter of how much money you want ta spend on a new welder. For "most" car /frame building all you need is 130amp and a mig will do,i built my whole frame/cage with my miller 130XP and it did a great job.

If you have a little extra money to spend then a TIG is a very good investment and can really give you some very clean/strong welds.

far as duty cycle that is a consideration but when building a car you really arent continueosly laying a bead for very long so a high duty cycle is not really "needed".

My preference has always been for Miller,my personal welders have all been miller,at work i have a miller 351 & 350LX along with 2 miller migs and have not had a problem with any of them for over 8 years.

I dont know if its still there but i saw a miller 351syncrowave on ebay thursday for $1200 thats a great price and a awsome welder.