>I bought the Lincoln Weldpack 100 and the MIG conversion kit which goes with
>it. I don't have the numbers in front of me but I think that the whole
>thing came in at about $500. I used it to replace the sills and one
>floor on my MGB and it worked quite well.
>
>If I had it to do over, I would have gone to a welding shop and asked
>for recommendations after telling them what I had in mind doing and
>what my (lack of) skill level was.
I bought a Lincoln SP125. It was on sale for $475, and comes all ready to use
gas. Well, you do need to buy a regulator too (~$75). The thing works great;
just get some scrap metal to practice with first. Once you get it right for
the first time, it's very easy to repeat. Much easier than stick or gas.
>Another item that you will probably want is a mask with the auto-darkening
>filter. Especially for an inexperienced welder or a someone who does
>not weld every day, this can make your work much easier.
And you know, I just happen to have an extra, brand new one I got for a
present. I can't return it except for credit, so it's for sale. Details
available on request.
Mike
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