Welder Advise

2998 Views 29 Replies 27 Participants Last post by cruising68, May 5, 2014

Fastback Steve

Discussion Starter · May 4, 2014 (Edited)

I’m getting together all the tools need for my 67 FB restoration. Since I need to replace some frame rails and sheet metal one of those tools is a mig welder. The last time I welded was 30 years ago and it was a stick welder. Since I’ve never mig welded I need your help in buying one. I’ve been looking at the Lincoln and Hobart 130 and 140 amp welders. I can purchase the 130 amp machine for around $400, the 140 amp is around $500. I can’t see where an extra 10 amps is worth $100. I would appreciate any guidance you could give me which welder to go with and why. Thanks for your help.

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mustang68408

· #23 · May 5, 2014

This is probably one of the most informative welder threads I've seen, even though I didn't initiate I appreciate everybody's contribution.

I know everybody prefers the 220v would the Miller still be your choice if the 220v wasn't an option? (since it's a dual voltage and you can change it, or would there be another model or brand to be looking at)

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