I have been using a 110 V Lincoln gas Mig for 8 years now. To date it has
'timed out' on me only 2 or 3 times. I have welded continuously for as long
as I've liked with no problems, and have only had to replace the hose liner
once for maintenance.( about $15) I have done floors and rockers in 5 or 6
cars with it, welded in frame pieces, and done trailer repairs with ease. I
am TOTALLY satisfied, and highly recommend the Lincoln.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Malling" <dmallin@attglobal.net>
To: "Richard Seaton" <rsh17@msn.com>; "Peter Macholdt"
<vze2846b@verizon.net>; "6-Pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: Home welders
> I have the same question. I am looking for a welder.
>
> Some folks believe that the 20% duty cycle is a problem with these low
> end welders. I've talked to others who have them and they don't see it
> as a problem.
>
> I believe 20% duty means that if you weld for 2 min you must wait for 8
> min. Suppose you tack weld or spot weld for shorter bursts -- 10 or 15
> sec. Does that mean you may never have to wait, because it is cooling
> down as you go?
>
> Any comments out there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don Malling
>
>
> Richard Seaton wrote:
> >
> > I have a Clark 130 EN (I think) from Central Tractor, it's a 110 volt
w/ gas.
> > In the price range you state I assume your getting gas regulators.
Forget
> > about the flux core wire, once you use gas (C25) you'll love it. The one
I
> > have is pretty easy to use, learned the basics in about 15-20 minutes. I
had
> > zero experience welding, I have gotten better over time. If you have any
> > mechanical ability and aren't all thumbs it should be easy for you.
> > The 130EN only has four heat settings an infinitely adjustable would
be
> > nicer for fine tuning the welds, but it's not absolutely necessary. It
works
> > great for the frame and body panels. They are a wise investment if you
plan on
> > doing most of the work on the car yourself.
> >
> > Richard,
> > '69 in hibernation and in less pieces that in the spring.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Peter Macholdt
> > Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 8:57 PM
> > To: 6pack list
> > Subject: Home welders
> >
> > Anyone have experience with the 120 volt home MIG welders? There are
several
> > models out there from Lincoln, Hobart, Miller and Schumacher in the
$450-
> > 500 range.
> >
> > I'm thinking maybe this winter...
> >
> > TIA,
> > Peter
> > '68 TR250
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