frame work vs. welder

[FE3X CLONE]

I've got a Lincoln Weld-Pack 100 that I converted to gas. Perfect for sheetmetal and will do thicker stuff, too. I've repaired plenty of frames with it. Bought it about 18 years ago. Well Worth it.

Same here. Its been a work horse for close to 10 years now.

Although now that I have the TIG the MIG rarely gets used.

 

[lightemup2]

im a welder by trade, also certified and if your looking to do small projects, and want something to last, get a miller matic 140 mig, using a 75%argon 25% oxy, and im sure you can get one off craigslist or something used , for 400-600$ but it will be worth it, i do alot of my projects with a tig but the migs work great for small projects, its quick and easy to use but if you want to do anything thicker then 1/4inch, then you would want to weld it in stick

 

[Longroof79]

I've got a Lincoln Weld-Pack 100 that I converted to gas. Perfect for sheetmetal and will do thicker stuff, too. I've repaired plenty of frames with it. Bought it about 18 years ago. Well Worth it.

That's what I have. I figured it would be a good starter welder. I bought the conversion kit and a small tank of argon/ co2/ oxy. It was intended more for sheetmetal repair. So far it's worked flawlessly. I recommend going with gas and discard flux core.
I also welded my bumpers with it and it worked fine.
I'm sure the flux core will probably work okay on the rear frame rails...but using gas is so much cleaner with little to no spatter.

 

[tc1959]

I agree on the Weld pak 1oo Mine has been converted to gas. It has never let me down.
I found both of these at a Pawn shop here in Phoenix a couple of years ago.
I got everything for $400 , Even had a self darkening helmet and both carts and the bottles.

 

[85GPLef41]

I was thinking of picking this from Eastwood..http://www.eastwood.com/mig175-and-vers ... r-kit.html
I figure it's a home set-up and should last awhile!

 

[FE3X CLONE]

The thing about the Eastwood welder's is that they don't list where they are made which means they are likely made overseas. 🙁

If I'm spending good money on a tool I want to make sure it's made in the USA.

 

[tc1959]

The thing about the Eastwood welder's is that they don't list where they are made which means they are likely made overseas. 🙁

If I'm spending good money on a tool I want to make sure it's made in the USA.

That looks alot like "Lincoln copy in a Eastwood Box" ?

 

[Longroof79]

I believe Daytona MIG offers (or offered) affordable welding packages.

 

[ZZ4CutlaSS]

Picked up a cheap welder from a buddy to do some repairs on my frame. I bought the smallest wire I could run and cranked the heat up and layed down some nice welds.