mig welding maching help

[gsegovia]

so i"m trying to choose my Christmas gift. i want a welding machine. here are a couple of machines i seen but cant decide or if its worth it on one of them. please feel free to add any other if y'all don't mind. i really would like the miller millermatic 140 but the price is really high. thank you

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...cName=WeldingEquipment&sName=MIG Weldersmv=rr

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...ncoln+electric+140&storeId=10051#.UMqNjXfJLz4

 

[devino246]

Lincoln all the way. They make a great welder.

 

[gsegovia]

Lincoln all the way. They make a great welder.

I asked my buddy the other day and he said the samething. Miller is the best and then Lincoln. But I liked the auto feature the other one since am a beginner at this. Thanks

 

[DS13]

Probably couldn't go wrong with either one. I've used Miller in school and they really weld good, even though we have tons of kids messing with them.

 

[OzFab]

The Sears machine seems like better value 'coz you get a trolley & a helmet but the Lincoln the better machine.

If you want the fancy extras, go the Sears. If you want a machine that'll outlast you go the Lincoln

 

[falcon52]

ive used lincoln and miller migs and a lincoln tig. the lincoln tig was crap. The duty cycle sucked and i about melted the torch (air cooled). The lincoln mig was ok but I have always liked Miller better personally. If I were you, I would go ahead and shell out the extra cash for a welder that will weld with gas as well as flux. argon or helium shielded welds are so much easier and nicer.

 

[gsegovia]

for the use its going to get i think ill go with the lincoln. this was fast. i figured i can get a cart for about 50 and maybe a decent helmet for 70

 

[gsegovia]

thanks guys. i believe the miller would be the best, but the Lincoln should do for making a go kart or anything at home. now lets see how im going to give the wife the hints.

 

[souperman000]

Make a cart for a welding project.

 

[gsegovia]

Make a cart for a welding project.

That's what I was thinking.a Two seater.

 

[souperman000]

I meant a Welding cart, not a Go Kart.

 

[gsegovia]

I meant a Welding cart, not a Go Kart.

Lol...

 

[OzFab]

Make a cart for a welding project.

Notice he used a c, not a k in cart

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Now that's cool. A 2-seat welding Cart. You and your helper hop in, drive out to the project. You spend an hour or so welding, and the rest of the afternoon doing donuts and slinging sod. LOL

 

[souperman000]

Notice he used a c, not a k in cart

Precisely

 

[gsegovia]

what about this one

do yall think this is good enough for home projects and go kart project or should i stick to the 140. i like the price on this one and its has good reviews. thanks

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...&keyword=lincoln&storeId=10051#specifications

 

[devino246]

do yall think this is good enough for home projects and go kart project or should i stick to the 140. i like the price on this one and its has good reviews. thanks

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...&keyword=lincoln&storeId=10051#specifications

I have a nearly identical Century (owned by Lincoln Electric) welder and it's good for most things.

 

[gsegovia]

So I got my x mas gift. Lincoln 140. So are y'all using pure co2 or argon. Should o buy a bottle or rent one. Thanks

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Nice Christmas gift!!!
75%Ar 25%C02 mix. Buy or rent really depends on you. If you rent, you never have to worry about your cylinder going out of date and having to be requalified (like a BBQ tank).

 

[gsegovia]

Please correct me if am wrong. So let's say I buy a argon cylinder from harbor freight. Can I take it to a local gas place and they will fill it with 75/25 or do I need different cylinder. Second question do they fill the one you take or they just replace it with one of there's. Thanks