RE: JPOR: Which 115V MIG welder?

["Doug Smith" <dws@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Chuck - I've got the Cambel Hausfield model 105.  It's a full mig welder,
and comes with everything but the bottle of gas - even comes with the
regulator & helmet.  It has a starter spool of flux core wire, so you don't
need the gas if you want to get started immediately.  It says that 3/16's is
the most it can weld, but to be honest, it doesn't have a problem with
quarter inch.  I've built a tire carrier & custom bumper with it.  It's real
easy to use.  Got it at Lowe's for something like $300.

- Doug <lurk mode back on>

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-jeepoffroad@4x4wire.com
[mailto:owner-jeepoffroad@4x4wire.com]On Behalf Of CONWAY@pjm.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 12:44 PM
To: jeepoffroad@4x4wire.com
Subject: JPOR: Which 115V MIG welder?


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I know this has been discussed in the past, but I need a refresher course.

I'm thinking about adding a 115v MIG welder to my arsenal.  It will be used
for
various Jeep related things like spring perches, a tire carrier, etc.  I'd
like
to be able to weld up to 1/4" if possible.  Duty cycle isn't really an
issue,
I've got a lot of time on my hands.  :-)   I've seen various models from
Miller,
Hobart, etc, but I'm not sure how to evaluate a welder that I've never used.
I'm trying to keep my budget in the $500 range, including the MIG kit that's
required for some of the welders I've already seen.

Also, I already have an old Lincoln stick welder if I need to weld anything
that's thicker than 1/4".


Thanks in advance,

Chuck


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