96XJ-240k

I didn't know where to ask this.

Looking for a welder to learn on and to possibly fab parts for my heep. So maybe 1/4" steel and 1" tubing and some body work, also live on a ranch and could use it to fix allot of things.

Also what would be the best way to bend/cut sheet metal and tubing?

And low FUNDS is the key word here, so can't get the best.

thanks for the help!

4.3L XJ

Pipe cutters work on tubing, and the good old fashioned saws all. Any welder that is name brand will do the job. I have a clarke combination brake and shear that works passible well. I paid $300 for it.

mud-dog27

being on a ranch i assume you have access to 220v so deffinately go with a 220v welder as 110 is useless

i got my lincoln 175 HD mig(i think thats what its called) at home depot for about $400CDN and ive welded damn near everything with this thing and its easy to learn with as i couldnt weld for **** when i bought it and now i canweld pretty good...im no pro but my welds hold

EndlessMtnFab

Depending on where you are ... I am considering putting my Hobart welder up for sale ....


Joe

96XJ-240k

thanks for the input guys, and currently live in VA.

EndlessMtnFab

MIght be too far to justify shipping a welder from PA.



Joe

a1racer

Look at the Hobart line of welder from miller. I have a 140 amp unit that will weld up to 1/4 and can also Handel thin body work as well. Plus the Hobart are pretty user friendly.