OT Welders

[scirocco at powerlink.net (John C. Worden)]

At 05:44 PM 7/9/03 -0700, Brian Honnold wrote:

>I'm looking for opinions for a Mig welder.  Budget is under $1000.
>
>Has anyone researched these lately or know of anyone with a MIG for sale?
>
>Thanks
>
>BcH

Brian,
You should have no problem finding one for under 1K.  I agree with the other
guys about the Miller welders; they are excellent welders.  My personal welder,
for home use, is a Lincoln 100 series.  For the money($300) it is a great 
little
welder and more than up to the task for any VW welding you will ever 
do.  It can
weld up to 1/4" thick steel, though requires two passes for stuff that 
thick.  The
gas kit is another $100.  Other costs-good set of gloves(10-20), helmet(depend
what you want)-the 100 just comes with a hand held face shield(useless expept
for a bystander/helper), slag hammer, wire brushes, and gas cylinder.  Most
welding supply places rent and sell the tanks.  Check both prices and if you
aren't a heavy user you will probably find it's cheaper in the end to buy 
the tank
and pay to have it refilled when needed.


John C. Worden
Bucksport, Maine

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