Melting Metal

[pope]

Looking to get a MIG welder in a few weeks and was wondering what a good size unit is? Just like Goldilocks, I dont want one too big or too small. What are you guys using that you like. Not necessarily the brand, but size and features.

[racydave]

I got a Hobart Handeler 140. It is a 115 volt and does 25 to 140 amps output. The gas is 75% Argon, 25% carbon dioxide. Youll also need the wire ( not flux core ). I am very happy with mine, and the auto adjusting helmet is kick ass! I grew up watchin my dad weld, and love doin it also!

[pope]

Does that 140 provide enought power for you in cycle time and metal thickness? Is there anywhere on the car that you cant weld on because of power?

[racydave]

It does 1/8th metal easilly, and ive done alot of angle iron, fixtures for rotissary, down to sheet metal. It does everything I wanna mess with. You just got to get the heat and wire speed.The rest is technique.

[pope]

sounds good to me
Thanks Dave