What welding machine do you use?
What welding machine do you use? I'm lookin to buy a welding machine to use on the car and around the house, any recommendations? Brand, type, price, pics?
Also what torch set
Also what torch set
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i have a lincoln 180. its 220 volt but i planned for that when i built my shop. it is almost too big for small interior patch panels that im working on right now, but i can manage and im no welder by any means. it is nice to be able to weld 1/4" or larger plate and tubing when i need to without having to bevel too much. gets really good heat penetration.
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Verdad Gallardo Flux core will leave a lot of slag. Solid core with gas will leave you with a clean weld. Solid core is preferrable for thin metals like body work. I have welded everything from 1/16 to 3/8 with flux core.
I have a Hobart 140 handler. Its a 110v machine and was around $550-600 from Northern. Its great for small to medium thickness work. I built my complete turbo kit with it subframe connectors, cages, etc. I have it set up with solid .030 wire. I also have a miller 250 dial arc hf tig machine that I just got. Between the two I have the best of both worlds.
I'm about to buy a machine too. Really leaning toward a Thermal Arc Fabricator 181i or 211i. They are Mig/Tig/Stick capable. 99% of what I'll do is mig but I like the idea of having all three in one.
