Welder cheap for newbie

[dabears73k5]

Ok, i want to do the rock slider replacement of bad rockers with the square tubing. and patch a couple of rust holes in the floor board. I plan on possibly making a front and rear bumper in the future but i was curious on what type and/or models would u recommend. I only want to spend 300.00-350.00 at the most on welder and would prefer to stay in the 110v range. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[tRustyK5]

Any of the 110 volt welders would probably do the job for you. About 6 or 7 years ago i bought an 80 amp Campbell Hausfeld 110 volt welder and used it to do all my rust repair etc etc. It was about $250 at the time, and doesn't hold a candle to the Millermatic 135 I just got. The Miller was more than double the money though.

At the time it was what I could afford...and ideally I would have just got the Miller right away, but the CH did the job.

If you can, try and buy yourself a Lincoln or Miller. They're much better quality and will frustrate you a lot less.

Rene

 

[rdn2blazer]

miller 135 is a great machine. save your pennies and be willing to spend a bit more. you will be glad you did. shop for deals online. cyberweld.com has good deals with specials all the time. they had the best price on the plasma cutter I want to buy.

 

[diesel4me]

Pep Boys!..

I saw a 110V Cambpell Hausfeild Mig Welder at Pep Boys the other day--I think it was only 200 bucks!..not sure if they work good or not--I never had much luck welding with the 110V Mig's,but the 220V ones worked very well...I also saw some cheesy 110V arc welders--I'd pass on those,I had one,it sucked--couldn't even get arc struck with it unless you used the "special" rods it came with,and more were costly!..

It might be wise to wait and get a "name brand" one like a Lincoln or Miller,Hobart,etc..I see used ones on Craigslist often for 100-200 bucks,and Lowe's and Home Depot sell them too..if you have a credit card,you could use it while your paying for it..I've found it fairly easy to make a welder and torches pay for themselves by doing welding on other people's rotboxes or projects myself..I made 100 bucks welding a rotted Jeep frame up last sunday,in about 8 hours ... --and I used THEIR arc welder!..