need opinion on this welder....

[taumac]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005G2RUFA/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1380737225&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

have a CEM 140 that's giving me issue. It truly is pia finding parts like nozzles and a damn knurled drive roller. Well looking at welders again and saw this. Need some opinions on this anyI also good, who makes it etc. I usually welding up light stuff say bed frame maybe some thinker stuff. I been welding flux core mostly but would like true mig. I do like a 220 compact machine cause no room for full size. I also like it multiprocess and woulr like to tig also.

 

[Fyrme]

I've never used one. But my advice with any piece of expensive electrical equipment is buy something that is either made in the US or has a large US based suppliers. Because If it breaks under warranty, It may be difficult to get it repaired and if it breaks out of warranty, well, good luck.

 

[zkling]

What is your budget? Do you really want a mig or a tig? 120v or 220v?
Stick with Miller, Hobart, Lincoln, Esab, Thermal arc and you will have a machine for a long time. I personally prefer the 1st 4 in that order, but TA has really been stepping it up in the recent years. Downside is that local dealers can be hard to come by.
There really are no good multiprocess machines, especially available for the hobbyist budget, space and input power. IMHO, they all lack features useful on separate machines.

 

[taumac]

My budget I will say $800. 120/220? I really dont know how good a 110 is. My machine right now is a 220 and 4 heat taps. 1 and 2 run on 110 and 3 and 4 220. I have used 1 2 3 but 4 only playing around. I run .35 innershield. I would like a dual voltage machine so it can be more portable than 220 especially when me and my friend have all equipment using same 50 amp plugs. Mig or Tig? I have a O/A set up and liked the control I had so I would like TIG but think out of my price range so that why I liked that unit with all 3. Im shopping around getting thoughts. Think Miller out of my range so Hobart and Lincoln is fine. I dont know anything about Esab or TA.

 

[CWP1616L]

I woudn't buy anything but Lincoln or Miller. That's my opinion.

 

[tedsters]

you can't beat the Hobart 190 spool gun package i had the HH187 for 5yrs smooth as heckhttp://www.tractorsupply.com/product__10151_-1_10051_2979

 

[zkling]

I woudn't buy anything but Lincoln or Miller. That's my opinion.

No love for Hobart?

My budget I will say $800. 120/220? I really dont know how good a 110 is.

A quality 110v machine is nice as long as you understand it's limitations. $800 you are probably looking at a used machine or a smaller miller or hobart box. Ultimately, would be one of the ~200amp 110/220v compact machines would be really sweet, but is a little more than your budget. On the tig side one of the dynasty inverters would be great for portable 110/220 machine, but $$$$ ouch. A welder is definitely one of those spend a little more up front to get long term use out of it. As for a tig in that price range you are definitely looking at the used route.

 

[taumac]

I liked the Hobart 190 but the Hobart 210 MVP I like more cause its 110 or 220. The Hobart 140 is nice also good price but I havnt used a 110 mig to know what it can or cant do. Looking at Lincoln to but get confused cause they make so many for so many places.

 

[WhoWhatNow]

You may want to check your local Lowe's. They have had the Lincoln MIGs on clearance for a few weeks now. Some store still have the 180’s left. It’s not a dual voltage but a very good machine for the price.