Welder for home builds

Nice to see some guys that actually know what they're talking about chime in for a change.
Great info Bodi and Hooligan

 

molten metal fusion, the right heat and speed, no matter if it is a MIG, TIG or arc,
Most home welders have problems because of home wiring...I run my power straight from my fuse panel, makes a huge difference in cycling and penetration. I use my 135 for 3/16" to 1/4" and my arc for 1/4" to 1/4" + , My TIG is used for manifold and linkage repairs.

weld on.........

 

Well i finaly pulled the trigger and bought the Millermatic 135 . Its 110 but my buddy had one in his garage so i had the chance of actually using it to see how it worked . If you take your time with it it does a hell of a job for a 110v unit. Just need to wait for it to get here and get my gas then im off and running ,

Thanks everyone

 

I recommend the 135 220 model,I`ve had good luck with mine for 15years now. Practice a lot and watch out for cold welds.Penetration is :good if you pay attention.

 

I'm just wondering...I have seen when tig welding channeling the gas also to the back side of the weld during welding makes for great penetration/quality..Would getting gas to the back side of Mig weld help at all with penetration/quality??

 

That helps with stainless steel. Makes for a cleaner stronger weld on thin stuff. Never seen it done with a mig but then again I have never welded stainless with a mig before.


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ive always loved the older lincon sp170+ and sp175+ for 220 volt ive welded everything from quater panels and frame rails on cars for over 7 years on both those machines plus they are shared with 10 other body techs ,....and they where purchased over 10 years before i started at the body shop. imagine the hours on those machines and they still work flawless. . ive even used the lincoln sp135+ , but i wouldnt use the 135 for rails its a 110 volt machine. my other go to welder but last to use is the miller 185 . i always see the lincoln sp 170 &175 + on craggyslist for under 500 at times and some in great shape.