smeltmaster1

do you guys think this is a good welder for the price for a some what of a beginner i have welded about 5 times at work with progress i can lay a nice bead.

do you guys think its worth it bc i dont what to get something off cl and have it break down on me right away and it will be full mig with the gas

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardw...1#.UKLpBIdZWSo

unidentifiedbomb

This is what i have and it works great, it doesn't take gas so you don't need to worry about that running out, just plug, clamp and weld

EVILXJ

ive had my lincoln 12 years and its never let me down, that will be a great welder to start with

cherokee_mud_digger

I agree with bomb, his looks like a great welder because no refilling gas bottle and not as much hassle as a gas mig welder, half the price and just as good!

fallenknight308

IBSTYTBAEM

"In before someone tells you to buy an expensive Miller"
That lincoln has a good amp rating for when you get better, and need
to weld thicker steels.
But 110 welders have portability.

89eliminator

my lincoln has never let me down. im assuming you have 220 hookup in your garage?

smeltmaster1

no but i am having it re wired it can't run nothing bigger then a 3 gallon compressor as of now lol. i am gonna do a 6 panel fuse box in the garage have one 220 and then the rest for lights fridge and outlets.

smeltmaster1

i like the lincoln ones i used it once at my uncles house with no gas and it put down a good weld and at work we have all millers and those are just expensive

motorcharge

Love my Lincoln, but don't bother with that one, can't even MIG 1/4" on that. Also buy from a welding supplier, don't buy from a big box store when it comes to welders.

maxpower_hd

I had a POS Craftsman 110 V MIG that was crap. I did learn to weld a bead with it but I also learned to swear at it and hit it with a hammer.

I did a lot of shopping and ended up buying a Hobart Handler 187 from Tractor Supply on sale for about $640. It welds 1/4" without a problem. I have had it about two years now and have had no issues at all. It still works great. I would by it again without issue if I had to make the same decision over again.

The one you are looking at is one of the ones I was looking at. I am sure it will be fine for your needs. I just chose the Hobart after reading different reviews and opinions on them. I don't quite remember now but I think the performance was a little better on the Hobart. Maybe the duty cycle or welding thickness....I don't recall now.

Good luck.

smeltmaster1

well i am trying to stay under 700 for welder and everything to hook it up with gas and whatever else

so what do you think i should look into as a comparison i found one band new in the box on ebay for like 5 something the same one

my first project is gonna be making itself a cart get some wheels from a walmart cart and i can get the steel from the scrap yard

xjmarc

Older Lincolns are great but the newer ones are built in Mexico and quality sufferes. I help out at a repair shop and those come in all the time. Get a Hobart and you won't be disappointed.

NorCalJeep

Best welding machine, IMO, is lincoln

smeltmaster1

what is the size i should look at to get a good bead on 1/4 or 3/16 would a 220 be better

motorcharge

My Lincoln is a 110 and it penetrates 1/4" fully. I've had a number of a professional welders offer reasonable explanations on why 1/4 won't fully penetrate yet mine does just fine.

If you have 220 available go with 220 or a 220/110 machine.