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Thinking of getting dad a MIG welder for Fathers Day... suggestions?
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:10 am
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:10 am
OT welders, I've heard my pops talk about wanting a MIG machine several times. He uses my uncles old one all the time and loves it, so I am considering buying him one for Fathers Day. He has an old AC/DC, but he can barely see the puddle now as his eyes are getting bad.
For whatever reason, he has little difficulty in using a MIG. This would mainly be for use around the house when he tinkers. I know very little about them other than the basics of using one. Any suggestions? I know very little about the wire speeds, wire types, and the sizes.
If someone who knows a thing or two about them can point me in the right direction on a good machine that can handle your basic stuff around the house I would be appreciative. I don't want to go break the bank and get one that is far more than he needs, but at the same time, I want to make sure its one that can get the job done.
ETA: Thanks to the admin for assing up my thread title. He doesn't have trouble using a MIG welder, hence I am getting him one for Fathers Day. No worries, I fixed it.
For whatever reason, he has little difficulty in using a MIG. This would mainly be for use around the house when he tinkers. I know very little about them other than the basics of using one. Any suggestions? I know very little about the wire speeds, wire types, and the sizes.
If someone who knows a thing or two about them can point me in the right direction on a good machine that can handle your basic stuff around the house I would be appreciative. I don't want to go break the bank and get one that is far more than he needs, but at the same time, I want to make sure its one that can get the job done.
ETA: Thanks to the admin for assing up my thread title. He doesn't have trouble using a MIG welder, hence I am getting him one for Fathers Day. No worries, I fixed it.
This post was edited on 6/11/14 at 12:37 pm
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Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:16 am to tysonslefthook
A Millermatic 140 is a good little machine and you can get it for about 700 bucks new.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:19 am to tysonslefthook
220v or 110v?
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:23 am to tysonslefthook
Get a Miller.
Really easy to use.
Do you know the voltage he has at the house? 110 or 220?
Really easy to use.
Do you know the voltage he has at the house? 110 or 220?
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:29 am to tysonslefthook
Lincoln Handy Mig Portable is a decent little 110 volt machine.
About $300-$350 range.
About $300-$350 range.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:33 am to tysonslefthook
Ive got a miller and a hobart. Both are easy and work great. Hobart is a little cheaper you can get them a Tractor Supply usually cheaper than anywhere else.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:36 am to tysonslefthook
Lincoln
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:49 am to tysonslefthook
I've got a Miller 211. It's great because it can be either 110 or 220. You're looking at $1k, but for Miller quality it is worth it
Air gas is kind of expensive, but will have everything you need to go home and weld that day.
Get an auto-darkening helmet for him too. Mine is a $40 job from Northern Tool and works pretty well. It's no $200 helmet, but it works
Air gas is kind of expensive, but will have everything you need to go home and weld that day.
Get an auto-darkening helmet for him too. Mine is a $40 job from Northern Tool and works pretty well. It's no $200 helmet, but it works
This post was edited on 6/11/14 at 8:51 am
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:51 am to tysonslefthook
Lincoln power mig 140 is on a rebate program right now. Pay around 600 and get some free gear (auto darkening hood, jacket, gloves, etc)
Mig welding is easy because you just squeeze a trigger
Mig welding is easy because you just squeeze a trigger
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