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2010/12/19 17:51:00 (permalink)
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Mig welder info

Hi All
Decided its time I get my mk2 a mig welder for christmas!
I can weld good but im not a welder by trade, and want to by a mig for 3-400 bucks. Looked on the bay seems to be heaps of these chinese machines, anyone got any experience with them? I only have 10amp outlet's in garage so i figure ideally 10amp welder, or am i worth getting 15amp put in to get bigger machine? What amp rate is best, car work and making odd bits up at home really.
Any help appreciated
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    fordsy
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    RE: Mig welder info 2010/12/19 18:02:21 (permalink)
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    For thin metal you need a low amp setting, the lower the better... and make sure you get one with gas. My mig has a range of 20A - 150A but is worth a little more than $400.
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    RE: Mig welder info 2010/12/20 16:13:40 (permalink)
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    Its a difficult thing to justify when buying a mig for the first time but buy a small powered, cheap machine and you will most likely regret it.

    Anything under about $800 will most likely be a frustrating toy
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    RE: Mig welder info 2010/12/20 21:00:59 (permalink)
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    I suggest look for a second hand "brand" name MIG such as BOC, WIA, Kemppi, Lincoln etc. I got my BOC150 after a trade fair for little more than half price and it had only been used as a demo for a weekend.

    Maybe have someone you know in the trade (if you're not confident) to look at a few to make sure you're getting what you pay for.

    Just my thoughts.....
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    Dawleymon
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    RE: Mig welder info 2010/12/21 16:28:13 (permalink)
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    Thanks for the help guys, out today xmas shopping went into pawnbrokers and picked up a lincoln 170 for $300!!!.
    Well chuffed, has no regulator etc but guess i can pick them up from somewhere.
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    RE: Mig welder info 2010/12/21 16:44:07 (permalink)
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    good buy, heard only good things about those migs , you can even get one of those aluminium spool guns for it
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    RE: Mig welder info 2010/12/21 21:29:34 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by Dawleymon

    Thanks for the help guys, out today xmas shopping went into pawnbrokers and picked up a lincoln 170 for $300!!!.
    Well chuffed, has no regulator etc but guess i can pick them up from somewhere.

    Good find!
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    RE: Mig welder info 2010/12/22 16:59:14 (permalink)
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    I have a spare regulator you can have for $50 plus postage. Its never been out of the box
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    RE: Mig welder info 2010/12/29 14:44:26 (permalink)
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    Good buy....I bought a Lincoln 180c last month and it makes my welding look fantastic!!! Well recommend them.
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