Having worked clsoely with Miller and Lincoln as a part of my former generator work, you can't go wrong with either of these name brands, IMHO. Just stay away from the consumer big box stuff that they brand label and you'll be fine. There are boatloads of industrial welders out there for purchase if you watch local equipment auctions. You have to really know what you're looking for, since there are variants even within model numbers for some manufacturers, but if you're careful and patient you can find some nice older welders that are far better than the consumer grade crap that's being pushed out these days. My pesonal choice based on limited use would be Lincoln for stick welders and Miller for wire feed. I welded many a piece of steel with an old Lincoln "sausage" motor/generator welder years ago. They were nearly indestructible. And definitely go for 220/240 whenever possible. It allows you a much higher heat range in most stick welders. Dan
Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If I were to buy a new welder, it would be a Lincoln 180C. Next choice would be a 140C. http://content.lincolnelectric.com/pdfs/products/literature/e7242.pdf http://content.lincolnelectric.com/pdfs/products/literature/e724.pdf Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of archer Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] update on the cracked frame rail ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Cathey" >> It would take about an hour...Estimated cost about $55 - $60. BillR > Welding is cool (hot?) s**t. Fast, cheap, and strong. > Hard not to like it! > -- Jim ----------------------------------------- I have some welding to do on one eighth inch steel and one eighth inch aluminum. Can someone with wire-feed welder experience suggest a brand and type of wire-feed welder to buy? Lowes website shows two Lincoln wirefeed welders. Lincoln stick welders were pretty good quality years ago: Lincoln Electric Handy Core Wire Feed Welder at $278.00 35-88 amps output Welds up to 1/8 in. mild steel Plugs into household 115V, 20 amp outlet One year warranty on parts and labor. (90 days warranty on gun and cable) Includes: Welding gun and cable assembly, Work cable with work clamp, 1 lb. spool .035" Innershield® NR-211-MP flux-cored wire, 035" contact tips - quantity of 2, Lincoln Electric Pro Core 125 MIG/Flux-Corded Welder at $429.00 25-125 amps Improved drive system, improved design Welds mild steel up to 1/4" thick 20% @ 90 amps 115-volts 47 lbs. 3-year warranty 25% more welding amperage Lower amperage for better performance on thin materials Automatic wire alignment leaves no chance for misalignment http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productList&N=0&Ntk=i_products&Ntt=wel der Thanks, Gerry _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1434 - Release Date: 5/15/2008 7:24 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1446 - Release Date: 5/16/2008 7:42 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
