Mig Welder suggestion

[99raptor]

I'm looking to buy a new Mig welder.I need to weld 1/4 steel sometimes but mostly thinner stuff.Any suggestions??

 

[zkling]

Please do a search, this topic is covered at least once a week. For us to help you, we need to know a bit more about your setup and situation.

Budget, input power, "New" as in are you replacing a current machine?, portability needed, location, and so on and so forth.

 

[All]

whaddya mean? the topic hasn't been covered THIS week, so fair game OP!



In fact, this week, I read the following citizen reported news on another forum:

"Lowes currently has all of their Lincoln welders on clearance. Price and availability of course vary by store. I just picked up this 240v Mig 180 for $399 out the door after stacking a 10% coupon...normally sells for $670. They also had the 120v units for around $275 or so. You may have to try different stores in your area because some are still showing full price."

When I checked Lowes online a few minutes ago, the 240 volt (recommended) MIG welder was still $670.00, so I don't know if the $399.00 out the door price (that included a stacked 10% off coupon) is store specific in Alabama or if it is walk in the store price only and online is different or what.

But $400.00 for a brand new warrantied 240 volt name brand Lincoln welder is a good buy, and would weld up to 1/4" just fine.

 

[99raptor]

I'll check Lowes ,thanx,,,240v is surely the way I wanna go.

 

[devoncoolman]

Stick with a 240v welder if you can. Buy name brand if u want it to last. Miller is the way i would go if i were you. Lincoln isnt what it used to be.

 

[pipsters]

You need a pretty powerful 240v machine to weld 1/4" MIG.

 

[zkling]

I'll check Lowes ,thanx,,,240v is surely the way I wanna go.

You need to provide more information for us to be of any help.

I would highly recommend a 220v machine. Especially if you plan on a regular diet of 1/4"+ material. Ideally a 220-250 amp machine is going to be best for your uses.

The Miller 211 is a nice machine for the average DIY guy. Will run both 120 and 240v input. This would probably be a good machine for you, unless you plan on a regular diet of 1/4" material. I'm pretty sure there are deals going on though the standard retailers that get it below $1K. Check your local weld shops, cyber weld, indiana Oxy, the usual. Lowes and homedepot don't carry the larger machines.

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/product.php?model=M00245

 

[CWP1616L]

Miller's Multi-Voltage Plug allows you to connect to common 120 or 230 V power receptacles without the use of any tools - simply chose the plug that fits the receptacle and connect it to the power cord.

That's pretty cool.

 

[Tbabble]

Miller 211's are awesome machines, My gun has been a little buggy since I bought it last year but other than that no problems.

 

[F-117HWK]

Another recommendation for the Miller 211. The MVP plug is awesome as you are not "locked" into using it in spots where only 220v is available.

It has been flawless on everything I have thrown at it so far.

 

[AP_photo]

I just picked up a Factory Refurbished Hobart 190 Mig 240V for $500 shipped. Found it on Amazon.