what type of welder would i need to work on the jeep with? fixing things and making stuff like bumpers or a roof rack or weld different things on it?

 

Mig.
Very easy to use and good for general welding. Get one with Shielding gas, not a flux core. If you really get into it you can get a TIG, but that is mostly used for aluminum.

 

dude, you'll melt the PVC if you weld it!!!!!!

 

Tigs are used for everything i love TIG id rather do it than mig but mig is easier and faster i enjoy the technical part of all welding, if ur beginning welding go with a mig abd take it sloe teach yourself to be a good patient welder and takw pride in it

 

A mig that can easily changed between gas and flux core, would do most the welding you would need. Although a TIG sure makes a nice weld

 

haha, and so a mig would be best since im just starting out? would i be able to weld things for the jeep with it and be strong welds?

 

Def mig. I like my tig but if I don't use it for a few weeks it's like learning all over again. I can pretty much write my name with a mig. If you can afford it get a 220v. A lot of the 120v welders aren't strong enough to weld anything bigger than 1/8". And stay away from flux core. Go with a reputible name and not some bargain brand. You get what you pay for. Miller, Lincoln and Hobart are great brands in that order.

 

where did you get pvc from?

 

he wants to fab a roofrack out of PVC...just busting his chops

see roofrack thread in Fabrication section by this user

 

They put PVC roll bars in Broncos so I guess a roof rack out of it would be ok but then if you plan on putting anything on it then prob not.

 

http://www.hobartwelders.com/product...ed/handler140/

Affordable and appropriate welder for the casual fab around the garage. To each his own though.

 

Decent welder especially for the price, a buddy of mine has that exact one. I wouldn't use it to make any bumpers or weld on axles though just not penetration. 1/4" will max it out.