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General Forums => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: blaker on September 13, 2007, 05:34:42 PM

Title: Buying a Mig Welder
Post by: blaker on September 13, 2007, 05:34:42 PM

It looks like Princess Auto has a deal on Mig Welders starting next week. I've done some arc welding in the past, and am really only looking at doing minor body work on my CJ7 and maybe some older skidoos. Would this do the job?

Looking at the specs, its 120V, 17A input, Duty CYcle: 20% @65A, 4 heat settings, Can be converted from flux wire to gas welding, automatic thermal shutdown protection, cold wire trigger, and variable wire speed. $200

Any suggestions would be great!

Blake

Title: Buying a Mig Welder
Post by: calltrex on September 13, 2007, 07:16:11 PM

I would never buy a welder from princess auto..  cheap


if u just want a cheap 120v welder i would get one at canadian tire. They always have them on sale...

Title: Buying a Mig Welder
Post by: superles on September 13, 2007, 08:05:17 PM

I agree with Caltrex, as you can purchase the smaller Lincoln units from Canadian Tire or Homedepot. It's not that the Princess auto one would not work but can you get parts in 5 years.
Check duty cycle, thermal control and a gas kit is a must, as you will not be satisfied with the quality till you have it.

Title: Buying a Mig Welder
Post by: blaker on September 13, 2007, 08:51:19 PM

Great, thanks! I'll definitely keep that in mind and will probably hold out till I can get something better.

Title: Buying a Mig Welder
Post by: CJ-7 on September 13, 2007, 11:38:05 PM

dude  whats up???   Anyways don't but it!!!!

Go to Home depot and they have a good selection there for a great price........ Make sure you get the package deal with regulator and all.