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Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
I don't think you will be happy with that. flux core is not going to penetrate as well and its messy, sounds nice until you actually need to weld something. I know its quite a big step up, but hands down the best buy imo is the millermatic 211

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I use a 212 at work and it's the best welder I've ever used. At my house I use a Passport Plus since I take it to friends houses and weld stuff for them, that is also a fine welder.
 

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Posted by nasty93 (Member # 8935) on :
 
Lincoln 180 is decent.get something that can go 110v and 220v.miller has one for 1800 that does mig tig and stick..the miller passport is hella nice also.
 

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Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
I wish I could afford something better, but my price range is around $300 tops
 

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Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 

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Originally posted by 92_5.0:
I wish I could afford something better, but my price range is around $300 tops

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Save your money up and buy a used 1. It's not worth the time to by a small welder. You can find good used ones for $700-1k on craigslist. You have to remember if you buy that kit. You still need about $300-500 worth of stuff to buy, just to use it. You need a tank, gloves, a real helmet. that stuff adds up quick. Best to buy someone else's set up.

[ 2013-08-21, 05:07 PM: Message edited by: warhorse58gt ]
 

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Posted by CAStang (Member # 9568) on :
 
Here is a nice entry level Mig Welder for $350.00, It will do flux core and gas depending on what you're looking to do. It comes with both wires and all the necesarry gauges for the bottle. Pick up a cheapy auto darkening welding helmet at Harbor freight for $35.00 and you're good to go.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332691_200332691



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Posted by 5literfever (Member # 5609) on :
 
Just get the one you were looking at... I have it as my starter welder
 

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Posted by 89foxstang (Member # 5908) on :
 
check out Eastwood for a good entry level MIG welder. If you are looking to do automotive work I wouldn't use flux core wire. Reason being that there is a ton of spatter and you will have to do a ton of post clean up for acceptable visual results. Remember you can usually use a mig welder with flux core wire , but you usually cannot connect a bottle to a flux core welder. One feature that I would look for when purchasing a welder is infinitely adjustable voltage and wire speed , a lot of the time the factory reccomended settings get you close to what you need but if you have the adjustment inbetween the numbers and letters you can dial It in perfect, especially if you are gonna be doing overhead welding (exhaust) . Lmk if you have any questions . For reference I bought a Lincoln sp135 110v mig welder for my sheetmetal and exhaust work anything bigger I use my tig welder since I haven't saved enough for a 220v mig YET haha!
 

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Posted by 89foxstang (Member # 5908) on :
 
here you go dude 300$ free shipping from eastwood! and I think if you buy online you don't pay tax? I have never used this 110, but my cousin just bought the 220 and he is very happy with it. in my opinion you cant find a better deal.. and for the time being if you don't have the money for a bottle and related things to set it up for mig you can throw some flux core wire in there switch the polarity and your set!

http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welder-110vac-135a-output.html


I don't work for eastwood by the way lol
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 

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Originally posted by 92_5.0:
I wish I could afford something better, but my price range is around $300 tops

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