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Nov 1, 2012 | 06:10 PM

tta656

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Which Mig welder

cant decide ,,please help,this is the only price i will pay and want new so please just pick from these 2..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clarke-130EN...item4aaa3f2b81

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eastwood-MIG...&forceRpt=true

Nov 3, 2012 | 09:45 AM

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http://www.harborfreight.com/welding...mps-68886.html

Nov 3, 2012 | 02:15 PM

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personally Im a Miller man but of those are the only two choices then I would go with that Eastwood. due to the fact it has the capability to use gas. flux core wire is hard to work with and and wont make as nice of welds. if you could swing a bit more the Hobard handler 140 is a solid unit.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/hobart-...welder-3812040

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Nov 4, 2012 | 09:51 AM

garygnu

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the east wood is a lincoln welder and the better of the 2 I think.the horbart would be nice also.

Nov 7, 2012 | 10:14 AM

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Hobart handler 135. it works on 110 v and is gas and flux core capable. I have had one for years and no issues.They are reasonably cost too.

Nov 7, 2012 | 10:27 AM

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You can find all of the off brand "oops I shoulda' bought a Miller or Lincoln" welders you want on craigslist.

Or, you could just buy a good welder the first time. Hobart is a good economy choice as it is pretty much a Miller with some plastic parts.

Nov 9, 2012 | 10:26 PM

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Like speedtigger said buy a good welder the first time.

Ive got a Lincoln Electric Weld Pak 140 HD, works perfect for me and never gives me any problems. works both with gas and flux core. youll def want one thats gas capable

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Dec 3, 2012 | 09:00 PM

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Hobart 210 MVP here...

northern tool has a great sale going right now... free shipping on all Hobart welders and a free hobart welding cart and free gift card based on how much you spend.