What kind of welder do you own?

i don't mind aluminum, the spool gun gets heavy though. I think i can do aluminum faster then i can do steel, but if you mess up aluminum, its alot harder to correct (ie: filling a hole you blew through), and contamination can be a real bitch.

Miller 210 220v MIG

yea ive done spool gun alum. and also pulse mig alum...pulse mig is way harder....but not as heavy

I havbe a hobart 135. It is a very amazing welder for a 110v. When you know how to weld, like REALLY know, then you are able to use a 110 to more of it's potential. gotta know how to penetrate. I've been welding for a living for 5 years.

My uncle owns one of the largest Pipeline welding companies in Western Canada. He also holds every welding ticket you can get.

My dad holds every welding ticket except for plastic.

WHEN I need welding done, I take it to them :LOL:

I'm not the best welder but looking to learn and get better. I have 220 in the garage and I am looking at these three welders. I would like to be able to do everything from body to suspension. I'm looking for opinions on the best welder for the money.


Power MIG 140C
K2471-1

Power MIG 180C
K2473-1

POWER MIG 216
K2816-1

there is no "national" welding test. Welders can only be certified through the company they work for by meeting the ASME criteria for "certified welders". If you leave that company and hire in somewhere else you must retest for the new company. welding certifications unfortunately do not travel with the welders.

back on subject, bro you cant go wrong with a lincoln or a miller. I prefer miller but a lincoln runs just as good and probably a little cheaper. a 110 is adequate for building a truck although i personally would go with something with a little more power. the trick is beveling your material. always remember your welds should be at least as thick as the thinest material you are welding to and full penetration welds will always be strongest. there is nothing wrong with running multiple passes to fill up your weld joint, and lastly watch smoothing your welds, you want to deposit metal, not remove.

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Im currently using a Hobart welder and love it. My last welder was a Lincoln and it did its purpose for years but to me the Hobart is better hands down. Not to mention that Hobart welders are a Miller welder in gray and orange metal, for the most part at least.

+1, I believe ESAB, Hobart, and miller come frome the same place.

I use a Lincoln Electric 140C Power Mig. I really like it. Works for everything I need to weld on my truck. Have no complaints with it.