The Ford Barn

Patrick L. · 02-09-2016, 10:09 AM

I tend to think you get what you pay for and believe in getting the best stuff you can.
I like MIG as an all around welder, they're easy to work and pretty versatile.
I've not cared for the 110v models I've used [and I own one for small portable jobs]. I find the adjustments/settings on 220v models to be more accurate.
I have several makes of different welders, but, tend to be a Lincoln guy.

mike657894 · 02-09-2016, 10:51 AM

depends what your doing and what your doing it on. if this is a restore and your spending big bucks elsewhere go with something nice and expensive. I use the cheapest you can find. 100$ from harbor freight. but its just what was around and my welding on the car is minimal just a 1/2 in tear in the fender lip and the hood rod cowl area. also my car is a driver that has this or that wrong with every piece of the car and nothing has ever been "restored". also the lightest setting still requires a 2 second on 2 second off to not burn through. so if you have only minimal things to weld the cheap stuff will work but the cheap ones are a pain in the ass.

Binger · 02-09-2016, 05:47 PM

I have a Lincoln 135 110V machine and an Esab 250 220v machine. I like them both. I wouldn't suggest getting a flux core machine. If budget allows I would go for the TIG. The TIF will make your sheet metal work easier to grind and less heat to help with warping.

tbirdtbird · 02-09-2016, 07:35 PM

he already has a TIG

Bob C · 02-09-2016, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

he already has a TIG

Where did he say that?

Bob

Indiana A. Lover · 02-09-2016, 08:25 PM

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Mike V. Florida · 02-09-2016, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

he already has a TIG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

Where did he say that?

Bob

I read it as he has used TIG, Likes TIG but can't afford TIG and figures that he has gone this long without a personal unit he does not want or have the money to buy the best MIG or TIG for the amount of times he will use it.

Maybe I read too much into his post, I don't know.

Seth Swoboda · 02-10-2016, 03:38 PM

Don't go cheap. If you by a cheap welder you'll be buying a quality one soon after.
1. Miller
2. Hobart
3. Lincoln

Miller makes the Hobart, it's just their other line.
Tig will allow you excellent heat control on sheet metal. Mig will also work just take your time or you will warp the sheet metal.

02-09-2016, 10:09 AM	#21
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Welding question I tend to think you get what you pay for and believe in getting the best stuff you can. I like MIG as an all around welder, they're easy to work and pretty versatile. I've not cared for the 110v models I've used [and I own one for small portable jobs]. I find the adjustments/settings on 220v models to be more accurate. I have several makes of different welders, but, tend to be a Lincoln guy.

02-09-2016, 10:51 AM	#22
mike657894 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bay City Michigan Posts: 1,050	Re: Welding question depends what your doing and what your doing it on. if this is a restore and your spending big bucks elsewhere go with something nice and expensive. I use the cheapest you can find. 100$ from harbor freight. but its just what was around and my welding on the car is minimal just a 1/2 in tear in the fender lip and the hood rod cowl area. also my car is a driver that has this or that wrong with every piece of the car and nothing has ever been "restored". also the lightest setting still requires a 2 second on 2 second off to not burn through. so if you have only minimal things to weld the cheap stuff will work but the cheap ones are a pain in the ass.

02-09-2016, 05:47 PM	#23
Binger Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheyoming Posts: 136	Re: Welding question I have a Lincoln 135 110V machine and an Esab 250 220v machine. I like them both. I wouldn't suggest getting a flux core machine. If budget allows I would go for the TIG. The TIF will make your sheet metal work easier to grind and less heat to help with warping.

02-09-2016, 07:35 PM	#24
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Welding question he already has a TIG __________________ '31 180A

02-09-2016, 08:25 PM	#26
Indiana A. Lover Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brook, Indiana Posts: 214	Re: Welding question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Use gas not flux wire

02-10-2016, 03:38 PM	#28
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,794	Re: Welding question Don't go cheap. If you by a cheap welder you'll be buying a quality one soon after. 1. Miller 2. Hobart 3. Lincoln Miller makes the Hobart, it's just their other line. Tig will allow you excellent heat control on sheet metal. Mig will also work just take your time or you will warp the sheet metal.