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re: Thinking of getting dad a MIG welder for Fathers Day... suggestions?
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:40 am to NYCAuburn
Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:40 am to NYCAuburn
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This will be a ford vs chevy debate
I kind of expected it to turn out like this. His favorite color is blue though, so maybe that will sway me to Miller
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Posted on 6/11/14 at 8:49 am to tysonslefthook
The Miller is a nice machine (I have a 130 about 10 years old). My Miller uses shielding gas.
I have used a Lincoln 140 at work and it is a good little machine too.
Something to consider also is whether you are going to bear the expense of a shielding gas or just get flux cored wire.
The weld quality with the shielding gas is superior but a bottle and regulator add $100-200 to the package. Then you almost have to get a cart to keep it all together.
If you're price point is under $500 get the Lincoln.
If you can swing up to $1k get the Miller, bottle, regulator & cart.
BTW no matter what you get some consumables are needed (tips, wire, nozzle dip, etc.)
You may want to check some local welding supply houses sometimes they have package deals.
Hope this helps.
I have used a Lincoln 140 at work and it is a good little machine too.
Something to consider also is whether you are going to bear the expense of a shielding gas or just get flux cored wire.
The weld quality with the shielding gas is superior but a bottle and regulator add $100-200 to the package. Then you almost have to get a cart to keep it all together.
If you're price point is under $500 get the Lincoln.
If you can swing up to $1k get the Miller, bottle, regulator & cart.
BTW no matter what you get some consumables are needed (tips, wire, nozzle dip, etc.)
You may want to check some local welding supply houses sometimes they have package deals.
Hope this helps.
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