Welder dilemma... opinions?
10-04-2004, 02:02 PM
#11
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Re: Welder dilemma... opinions?
Look at the specs of the Lincoln SP-175 as well. I have been using a 135
for auto body work and it is perfect for that, but I would think that
building bumpers or rock-sliders with the 135 may be at it's limit.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:JIadnfFBl7LDvPzcRVn-vA@rogers.com...
>I need a mig welder for the XJ. I want to finish my floors and some future
> odd jobs might include frame sliders, shock mount relocation, building
> bumpers etc.
>
> I've narrowed the search down to:
>
> Lincoln SP-135+ http://tinyurl.com/4p3cg
> Lincoln SP-135T http://tinyurl.com/45yd5
> Millermatic 135 http://tinyurl.com/4gtzp
> Hobart Handler 140 http://tinyurl.com/6gzyj
>
> I've been using the Lincoln 135+ and it's a great machine.... it's almost
> me-proof. (re: foolproof).
> Looking for pro's and con's, not biased opinions! Example infinite
> adjustment vs. pre-sets, automatic wire feed adjustment vs. manual etc.
>
> If anyone has a good source for any or all of these machines to deliver to
> Canada please include that info.
>
> Thanks,
> -Brian
>
>
for auto body work and it is perfect for that, but I would think that
building bumpers or rock-sliders with the 135 may be at it's limit.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:JIadnfFBl7LDvPzcRVn-vA@rogers.com...
>I need a mig welder for the XJ. I want to finish my floors and some future
> odd jobs might include frame sliders, shock mount relocation, building
> bumpers etc.
>
> I've narrowed the search down to:
>
> Lincoln SP-135+ http://tinyurl.com/4p3cg
> Lincoln SP-135T http://tinyurl.com/45yd5
> Millermatic 135 http://tinyurl.com/4gtzp
> Hobart Handler 140 http://tinyurl.com/6gzyj
>
> I've been using the Lincoln 135+ and it's a great machine.... it's almost
> me-proof. (re: foolproof).
> Looking for pro's and con's, not biased opinions! Example infinite
> adjustment vs. pre-sets, automatic wire feed adjustment vs. manual etc.
>
> If anyone has a good source for any or all of these machines to deliver to
> Canada please include that info.
>
> Thanks,
> -Brian
>
>
10-04-2004, 02:02 PM
#12
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Re: Welder dilemma... opinions?
Look at the specs of the Lincoln SP-175 as well. I have been using a 135
for auto body work and it is perfect for that, but I would think that
building bumpers or rock-sliders with the 135 may be at it's limit.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:JIadnfFBl7LDvPzcRVn-vA@rogers.com...
>I need a mig welder for the XJ. I want to finish my floors and some future
> odd jobs might include frame sliders, shock mount relocation, building
> bumpers etc.
>
> I've narrowed the search down to:
>
> Lincoln SP-135+ http://tinyurl.com/4p3cg
> Lincoln SP-135T http://tinyurl.com/45yd5
> Millermatic 135 http://tinyurl.com/4gtzp
> Hobart Handler 140 http://tinyurl.com/6gzyj
>
> I've been using the Lincoln 135+ and it's a great machine.... it's almost
> me-proof. (re: foolproof).
> Looking for pro's and con's, not biased opinions! Example infinite
> adjustment vs. pre-sets, automatic wire feed adjustment vs. manual etc.
>
> If anyone has a good source for any or all of these machines to deliver to
> Canada please include that info.
>
> Thanks,
> -Brian
>
>
for auto body work and it is perfect for that, but I would think that
building bumpers or rock-sliders with the 135 may be at it's limit.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:JIadnfFBl7LDvPzcRVn-vA@rogers.com...
>I need a mig welder for the XJ. I want to finish my floors and some future
> odd jobs might include frame sliders, shock mount relocation, building
> bumpers etc.
>
> I've narrowed the search down to:
>
> Lincoln SP-135+ http://tinyurl.com/4p3cg
> Lincoln SP-135T http://tinyurl.com/45yd5
> Millermatic 135 http://tinyurl.com/4gtzp
> Hobart Handler 140 http://tinyurl.com/6gzyj
>
> I've been using the Lincoln 135+ and it's a great machine.... it's almost
> me-proof. (re: foolproof).
> Looking for pro's and con's, not biased opinions! Example infinite
> adjustment vs. pre-sets, automatic wire feed adjustment vs. manual etc.
>
> If anyone has a good source for any or all of these machines to deliver to
> Canada please include that info.
>
> Thanks,
> -Brian
>
>
10-04-2004, 02:02 PM
#13
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Re: Welder dilemma... opinions?
Look at the specs of the Lincoln SP-175 as well. I have been using a 135
for auto body work and it is perfect for that, but I would think that
building bumpers or rock-sliders with the 135 may be at it's limit.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:JIadnfFBl7LDvPzcRVn-vA@rogers.com...
>I need a mig welder for the XJ. I want to finish my floors and some future
> odd jobs might include frame sliders, shock mount relocation, building
> bumpers etc.
>
> I've narrowed the search down to:
>
> Lincoln SP-135+ http://tinyurl.com/4p3cg
> Lincoln SP-135T http://tinyurl.com/45yd5
> Millermatic 135 http://tinyurl.com/4gtzp
> Hobart Handler 140 http://tinyurl.com/6gzyj
>
> I've been using the Lincoln 135+ and it's a great machine.... it's almost
> me-proof. (re: foolproof).
> Looking for pro's and con's, not biased opinions! Example infinite
> adjustment vs. pre-sets, automatic wire feed adjustment vs. manual etc.
>
> If anyone has a good source for any or all of these machines to deliver to
> Canada please include that info.
>
> Thanks,
> -Brian
>
>
for auto body work and it is perfect for that, but I would think that
building bumpers or rock-sliders with the 135 may be at it's limit.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:JIadnfFBl7LDvPzcRVn-vA@rogers.com...
>I need a mig welder for the XJ. I want to finish my floors and some future
> odd jobs might include frame sliders, shock mount relocation, building
> bumpers etc.
>
> I've narrowed the search down to:
>
> Lincoln SP-135+ http://tinyurl.com/4p3cg
> Lincoln SP-135T http://tinyurl.com/45yd5
> Millermatic 135 http://tinyurl.com/4gtzp
> Hobart Handler 140 http://tinyurl.com/6gzyj
>
> I've been using the Lincoln 135+ and it's a great machine.... it's almost
> me-proof. (re: foolproof).
> Looking for pro's and con's, not biased opinions! Example infinite
> adjustment vs. pre-sets, automatic wire feed adjustment vs. manual etc.
>
> If anyone has a good source for any or all of these machines to deliver to
> Canada please include that info.
>
> Thanks,
> -Brian
>
>
10-04-2004, 02:37 PM
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Re: Welder dilemma... opinions?
Real welders use 220. ;-)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> Hey Steve,
> I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't because
> they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt really
> cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
> -Brian
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> Hey Steve,
> I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't because
> they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt really
> cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
> -Brian
10-04-2004, 02:37 PM
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Re: Welder dilemma... opinions?
Real welders use 220. ;-)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> Hey Steve,
> I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't because
> they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt really
> cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
> -Brian
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> Hey Steve,
> I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't because
> they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt really
> cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
> -Brian
10-04-2004, 02:37 PM
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Re: Welder dilemma... opinions?
Real welders use 220. ;-)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> Hey Steve,
> I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't because
> they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt really
> cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
> -Brian
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> Hey Steve,
> I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't because
> they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt really
> cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
> -Brian
10-04-2004, 02:58 PM
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Re: Welder dilemma... opinions?
I don't need a real welder because I don't have a real Jeep with a real
crack through it's real frame.
But seriously, I want a machine for relatively light duty use that I can use
at home or haul around to the cottage etc. I have a sneaky feeling that I
will be doing some dock repairs next year with it and the boathouse only has
110V. I don't think a 300' 220V extension cord is a great idea.
If I had your money, I'd get both!
-Brian
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41619853.3AD972C9@***.net...
: Real welders use 220. ;-)
: God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
:
: Cherokee-LTD wrote:
: >
: > Hey Steve,
: > I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't
because
: > they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt
really
: > cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
: > -Brian
crack through it's real frame.
But seriously, I want a machine for relatively light duty use that I can use
at home or haul around to the cottage etc. I have a sneaky feeling that I
will be doing some dock repairs next year with it and the boathouse only has
110V. I don't think a 300' 220V extension cord is a great idea.
If I had your money, I'd get both!
-Brian
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41619853.3AD972C9@***.net...
: Real welders use 220. ;-)
: God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
:
: Cherokee-LTD wrote:
: >
: > Hey Steve,
: > I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't
because
: > they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt
really
: > cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
: > -Brian
10-04-2004, 02:58 PM
#18
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Re: Welder dilemma... opinions?
I don't need a real welder because I don't have a real Jeep with a real
crack through it's real frame.
But seriously, I want a machine for relatively light duty use that I can use
at home or haul around to the cottage etc. I have a sneaky feeling that I
will be doing some dock repairs next year with it and the boathouse only has
110V. I don't think a 300' 220V extension cord is a great idea.
If I had your money, I'd get both!
-Brian
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41619853.3AD972C9@***.net...
: Real welders use 220. ;-)
: God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
:
: Cherokee-LTD wrote:
: >
: > Hey Steve,
: > I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't
because
: > they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt
really
: > cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
: > -Brian
crack through it's real frame.
But seriously, I want a machine for relatively light duty use that I can use
at home or haul around to the cottage etc. I have a sneaky feeling that I
will be doing some dock repairs next year with it and the boathouse only has
110V. I don't think a 300' 220V extension cord is a great idea.
If I had your money, I'd get both!
-Brian
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41619853.3AD972C9@***.net...
: Real welders use 220. ;-)
: God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
:
: Cherokee-LTD wrote:
: >
: > Hey Steve,
: > I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't
because
: > they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt
really
: > cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
: > -Brian
10-04-2004, 02:58 PM
#19
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Re: Welder dilemma... opinions?
I don't need a real welder because I don't have a real Jeep with a real
crack through it's real frame.
But seriously, I want a machine for relatively light duty use that I can use
at home or haul around to the cottage etc. I have a sneaky feeling that I
will be doing some dock repairs next year with it and the boathouse only has
110V. I don't think a 300' 220V extension cord is a great idea.
If I had your money, I'd get both!
-Brian
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41619853.3AD972C9@***.net...
: Real welders use 220. ;-)
: God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
:
: Cherokee-LTD wrote:
: >
: > Hey Steve,
: > I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't
because
: > they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt
really
: > cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
: > -Brian
crack through it's real frame.
But seriously, I want a machine for relatively light duty use that I can use
at home or haul around to the cottage etc. I have a sneaky feeling that I
will be doing some dock repairs next year with it and the boathouse only has
110V. I don't think a 300' 220V extension cord is a great idea.
If I had your money, I'd get both!
-Brian
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41619853.3AD972C9@***.net...
: Real welders use 220. ;-)
: God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
: mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
:
: Cherokee-LTD wrote:
: >
: > Hey Steve,
: > I was at Princess Auto to do a demo on the Deca and they couldn't
because
: > they weren't set up for it. I was not impressed by the Deca, it felt
really
: > cheap... thin gauge case etc. Also, it won't do flux core.
: > -Brian
10-04-2004, 03:06 PM
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Re: Welder dilemma... opinions?
Thanks Rusted, I tend to agree but the 175 is out of my price range and I
want to stick to a 110V machine. I included the Hobart machine because of
it's higher rating (140) and it claims to weld 1/4" in a single pass. The
(possible) downside is the 4 preset voltage outputs vs. infinite control of
the SP-135 and Millermatic 135. I don't know if this should be a deal
breaker though.
-Brian
"Rusted" <noEmail@please.com> wrote in message
news:Qeg8d.16661$CL6.3217@fe59.usenetserver.com...
: Look at the specs of the Lincoln SP-175 as well. I have been using a 135
: for auto body work and it is perfect for that, but I would think that
: building bumpers or rock-sliders with the 135 may be at it's limit.
:
:
: "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
: news:JIadnfFBl7LDvPzcRVn-vA@rogers.com...
: >I need a mig welder for the XJ. I want to finish my floors and some
future
: > odd jobs might include frame sliders, shock mount relocation, building
: > bumpers etc.
: >
: > I've narrowed the search down to:
: >
: > Lincoln SP-135+ http://tinyurl.com/4p3cg
: > Lincoln SP-135T http://tinyurl.com/45yd5
: > Millermatic 135 http://tinyurl.com/4gtzp
: > Hobart Handler 140 http://tinyurl.com/6gzyj
: >
: > I've been using the Lincoln 135+ and it's a great machine.... it's
almost
: > me-proof. (re: foolproof).
: > Looking for pro's and con's, not biased opinions! Example infinite
: > adjustment vs. pre-sets, automatic wire feed adjustment vs. manual etc.
: >
: > If anyone has a good source for any or all of these machines to deliver
to
: > Canada please include that info.
: >
: > Thanks,
: > -Brian
: >
: >
:
:
:
want to stick to a 110V machine. I included the Hobart machine because of
it's higher rating (140) and it claims to weld 1/4" in a single pass. The
(possible) downside is the 4 preset voltage outputs vs. infinite control of
the SP-135 and Millermatic 135. I don't know if this should be a deal
breaker though.
-Brian
"Rusted" <noEmail@please.com> wrote in message
news:Qeg8d.16661$CL6.3217@fe59.usenetserver.com...
: Look at the specs of the Lincoln SP-175 as well. I have been using a 135
: for auto body work and it is perfect for that, but I would think that
: building bumpers or rock-sliders with the 135 may be at it's limit.
:
:
: "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
: news:JIadnfFBl7LDvPzcRVn-vA@rogers.com...
: >I need a mig welder for the XJ. I want to finish my floors and some
future
: > odd jobs might include frame sliders, shock mount relocation, building
: > bumpers etc.
: >
: > I've narrowed the search down to:
: >
: > Lincoln SP-135+ http://tinyurl.com/4p3cg
: > Lincoln SP-135T http://tinyurl.com/45yd5
: > Millermatic 135 http://tinyurl.com/4gtzp
: > Hobart Handler 140 http://tinyurl.com/6gzyj
: >
: > I've been using the Lincoln 135+ and it's a great machine.... it's
almost
: > me-proof. (re: foolproof).
: > Looking for pro's and con's, not biased opinions! Example infinite
: > adjustment vs. pre-sets, automatic wire feed adjustment vs. manual etc.
: >
: > If anyone has a good source for any or all of these machines to deliver
to
: > Canada please include that info.
: >
: > Thanks,
: > -Brian
: >
: >
:
:
: