I have used a Lincoln 100 amp wire welder for over 10 years.
It welds sheet metal just dandy. I use CO2 since it much cheaper.
The only problem with wire welders (a.k.a. MIG) is when welding
killed (old) metal to new metal. The killed metal has microscopic
flaws due to corrosion.
Lawrence R Zink wrote:
> Miller is the first one that comes to mind, I bought a Campbell Hausfeld and
> am pleased with it, since I just do light welding anyway.
> Lincoln also makes a fairly inexpensive unit for the hobbiest, don't know
> how the quality is.
>
> Larry
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ronald Olds" <tr6@pipeline.com>
> To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 7:33 AM
> Subject: MIG Welder
>
> >
> > Hello Listers,
> >
> > It looks like I have an opportunity to receive a MIG welder fro Christmas.
> > Last night I went to the local store to "check them out" and found out
> that
> > they only carry Clarke brand welders. The sales person apologized for
> that
> > brand and recommended not buying one. My dilema now is where to find one.
> > Either through the mail or through a store (Chicago area). I would
> > appreciate any recommendations on where and what to buy.
> >
> > Thanks for the help.
> >
> > Ron Olds
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