welding

Originally posted by MagicMikey



i know many people that use gas with a good 110v welder and they dont have any problems. but i went and got the millermatic 210 (220-230v) weld to be safe. the millermattic 175 is basicaly the same thing just packaged different.

I love that welder. Hobart Handlers are badass too. My Lincoln handles 1/4" no prob w/ gas. Flux sux!

the miller XMT 350 and 60 series wire feeder i use at work is the stuff...... but at home i just have a miller 175..... unless you are going to be doing production work, all you need to mess with your truck at home is the miller 175........

thanks guys as soon as FBI sends me the rest of my bag kit i'll start soon. can't wait to start draggin

i stockfloor trucks with a Miller 135 and Hobart 125, both work great, weld 1/4" with no problems.

My flux welds look nearly identical to my mig welds, just takes some practice

Edited: 4/13/2007 8:20:50 PM by Layin Low 4 Life

Originally posted by greenranger23



thanks for all the help guys i'm going to bag my ranger this weekend i just didn't want to spend a shit load on a 220v mig ps anyone going to midwest dragfest this year

I got a Lincoln 140 and I couldn't be more pleased with it. Lays down some nice welds with 75/25 Gas. Haven't found anything over 1/4" that I needed to weld.

Hope to see ya at the show man

Also, to add. I bagged my truck with a 110 welder from Lowe's. The Lincoln 135. I havent' had anything break. I drive my truck daily and drive it rough. I made my own wishbone and everything with it. I got the 210 because I was building a frame and wanted something bigger. I think, if used right a 110 will bag most trucks, except 1 tons.