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What welder do i need?

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Old 03-17-2015, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sea bass

Yup - I just mine about 2 weeks ago from them. . Freakin love it! Miller is running crazy rebates on the 211 right now too. You can get it down to close to the same price.

I'm in the middle of welding up a mig cart right now and I'm loving the 210 MVP - big difference over a 110.
Nice, what size wire are you burning ?
Old 03-17-2015, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Rebar-7
Nice, what size wire are you burning ?
.030 with C-25 mix.
Old 03-17-2015, 06:18 AM
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15 years ago I asked this same question and I bought a miller 210. It was a fantastic choice. I have run many many spools of wire through it and it welds anything I need. It's one of the tools you buy once. get what you want because the extra cost broke down over many years is negligible. Today I would buy the 211 and be happy.
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The Miller 211 is an even better value with the current $200 rebate. Looks like it could be purchased for around $890 after rebate.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fantastic welder and works just fine on a 20A 115V circuit. Can't see that I'll ever need to weld over 1/4" (haven't so far) but if I do, I'll just farm it out. This Hobart is worth serious consideration if your needs are the same.
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Can I get away with using a flux-core welder for basic jeep related welding?
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Originally Posted by fredrok
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Fantastic welder and works just fine on a 20A 115V circuit. Can't see that I'll ever need to weld over 1/4" (haven't so far) but if I do, I'll just farm it out. This Hobart is worth serious consideration if your needs are the same.
This welder does not have enough amperage for proper penetration in 1/4", and is questionable on 3/16. 1/4" should be welded with 170-190 amps. This welder puts out nowhere near enough.
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Originally Posted by supton96
Can I get away with using a flux-core welder for basic jeep related welding?
Yes, but you will get better looking welds with less splatter using a gas kit. It is the same welder, just with a gas kit on it.
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Originally Posted by Ringer
Yes, but you will get better looking welds with less splatter using a gas kit. It is the same welder, just with a gas kit on it.
Thanks Ringer. I've got a flux now. I've only been welding for about a year, so I'm not prepared to step up until I improve on my (lack of) skills. Not planning on doing any welding on the JK at present, was just curious if it would do the job. Thanks for answering.
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Originally Posted by Ringer
This welder does not have enough amperage for proper penetration in 1/4", and is questionable on 3/16. 1/4" should be welded with 170-190 amps. This welder puts out nowhere near enough.
Thanks Ringer, that's good info. Are you aware of a chart that explains this as in amps/duty cycle/ type of wire for specified thicknesses/type of steel.


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