What kind of welder?

ErwinRommel · 02-25-2009, 12:45 PM

I am looking for a nice welder (not to expensive) to weld with on my truck and to use around our farm. Is MIG better or would Arc? I think MIG but I'm not sure but most MIGs are expensive and I also don't have a 220v eletric plug....yeah.

ErwinRommel · 02-25-2009, 02:07 PM

Mods. Please move this to the Off-Topic forum. Click the wrong place. Sorry.

wild bill · 02-25-2009, 02:45 PM

stick is no *** no fus minimum supplies needed (welding rod ) but you must have at least 220vt .mig will let you weld thinner steel .how thin do you want to go ? you can get 110vt units but try to stay away from flux core wire (bad quality welds ) will need rolls of wire and should be gas shielded . they cost more ,try miller or Lincoln cyberweld has some good deals

batty1214 · 02-25-2009, 02:56 PM

personally, I would say get a good wire feed and run dual shield, if you are welding on mostly rusty metal..... you know, flux core wire and argon sheilding gas. miller and lincoln make excelent machines as does hobart. stick with the name brand welders, and you can find some on craigs list for a fair price. a good 220v wire feed welder is a better machine for the everyday welder, unless penetration and structural strength of the weld is important, and cannot be acheived with a wire feed

mrjohnwayne · 02-25-2009, 03:15 PM

it really depends on how thick of metal you want to weld.

110v welder (mig) is only good for light metals. 1/8 inch is about the limit of metal thickness you can weld with 110v If you plan on welding heavier metals you need a 220v welder.

Stick or mig is really user preference. Either one can lay really nice beads and both get the job done.

gmctrucks · 02-25-2009, 03:55 PM

I have heard that a lot a people like stick welding because you get good penetration. And if you get a stick welder keep you sticks in a ice box with a light bulb to keep them dry.

ErwinRommel · 02-25-2009, 06:10 PM

I need something for my old truck, like welding a floorboard in. I was thinking about making a diamond plated floorboard. I also would need to make stuff for the truck (customize it).

Also, I need something around our farm for our farm equipment.

ErwinRommel · 02-25-2009, 08:54 PM

I might just get a 120v MIG welder and a 220v AC/DC welder.

Sounds good?

crabtruck · 02-25-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErwinRommel

.... and I also don't have a 220v eletric plug....yeah.

This might be a problem, but since we're working on junior's wire project....
maybe we can help. Got a picture of your electric service panel (cover off) ?
You'd want it on its own breaker, probably over 40A min,
with decent gauge, not regular household stuff.
Just be real careful around the open panel, don't get killed
because it makes it harder to post progress.

mrjohnwayne · 02-26-2009, 09:56 AM

Ditto to Crab, but I think most 220v welders require atleast a 50amp breaker and plug.

Not very difficult to wire up.

a 120v mig and a 220 volt stick sounds like a good start.

02-25-2009, 12:45 PM	#1
ErwinRommel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 563	What kind of welder? I am looking for a nice welder (not to expensive) to weld with on my truck and to use around our farm. Is MIG better or would Arc? I think MIG but I'm not sure but most MIGs are expensive and I also don't have a 220v eletric plug....yeah.

02-25-2009, 02:45 PM	#3
wild bill Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: davenport iowa 52806 Posts: 242	welder stick is no *** no fus minimum supplies needed (welding rod ) but you must have at least 220vt .mig will let you weld thinner steel .how thin do you want to go ? you can get 110vt units but try to stay away from flux core wire (bad quality welds ) will need rolls of wire and should be gas shielded . they cost more ,try miller or Lincoln cyberweld has some good deals

02-25-2009, 03:15 PM	#5
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,710	it really depends on how thick of metal you want to weld. 110v welder (mig) is only good for light metals. 1/8 inch is about the limit of metal thickness you can weld with 110v If you plan on welding heavier metals you need a 220v welder. Stick or mig is really user preference. Either one can lay really nice beads and both get the job done. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

02-26-2009, 09:56 AM	#10
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,710	Ditto to Crab, but I think most 220v welders require atleast a 50amp breaker and plug. Not very difficult to wire up. a 120v mig and a 220 volt stick sounds like a good start. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

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02-25-2009, 02:07 PM	#2
ErwinRommel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 563	Mods. Please move this to the Off-Topic forum. Click the wrong place. Sorry.

02-25-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,127	personally, I would say get a good wire feed and run dual shield, if you are welding on mostly rusty metal..... you know, flux core wire and argon sheilding gas. miller and lincoln make excelent machines as does hobart. stick with the name brand welders, and you can find some on craigs list for a fair price. a good 220v wire feed welder is a better machine for the everyday welder, unless penetration and structural strength of the weld is important, and cannot be acheived with a wire feed

02-25-2009, 03:55 PM	#6
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 3,945	I have heard that a lot a people like stick welding because you get good penetration. And if you get a stick welder keep you sticks in a ice box with a light bulb to keep them dry.

02-25-2009, 06:10 PM	#7
ErwinRommel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 563	I need something for my old truck, like welding a floorboard in. I was thinking about making a diamond plated floorboard. I also would need to make stuff for the truck (customize it). Also, I need something around our farm for our farm equipment.

02-25-2009, 08:54 PM	#8
ErwinRommel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 563	I might just get a 120v MIG welder and a 220v AC/DC welder. Sounds good?

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