Re: [MBZ] O/T Mig Welding
The Handyman Club of America magazine did a " Which mig welder is right for you" article in their July/August 2005 issue. They wrote: "We're not professional welders; we want a machine we can use in the garage or anywhere we can find a typical 115-volt, 20-amp home outlet. To satisfy our needs, a welder must be easy to set up, and it must produce good-quality welds. It should be portable,easy to load with wire and simple to adjust for wire-feed speed and voltage. It should have a duty cycle that allows us to accomplish a reasonable amount of work during a typical welding session. And because we're budget-conscious, it should be as easy on the wallet as possible." They had the owner of Tin Man Fabrications and a couple of editors evaluate these seven welders: Campbell Hausfeld Flux 95, $299; Hobart Handler125 EZ, $435, Craftsman 20569, $299, Lincoln Electric SP-135 Plus, $499, Hobart Handler 140, $590, Miller Millermatic 135, $700 and Miller Millermatic DVI, $1250. The $700 Millermatic was their "Top Tool" choice and the Craftsman was chosen as the "Best Value." The craftsman had erratic wire-speed and it comes without a gas regulator (another $30 to $50). I am not a welder and I don't play one on TV so I don't know what any of this means, however, this is why they picked the Millermatic 135: A quick change drive-wheel swapping system. A cast aluminum drive head (others use resin-composite). A unique gun design with faster to use push-on tips (others used screw-on tips). Continuously variable voltage control. A unique wire-feed speed-tracking system that automatically makes adjustments to the wire-feed rate as you adjust the voltage and some other kind words about comfort and plenty of power. I hope you welders will chime in let us know what really counts when we go to make a purchase. Google found a couple of the Millermatic 135 for under $600. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans
Re: [MBZ] O/T Mig Welding
Guys, I am by no means an expert welder, but you should be able to get a decent weld with co2 on a mig. You have to hold the nozzle close enough so the gas can sheild the weld. Try turning your reg up a little for some more gas flow. If you want a cleaner weld go with an argon co2 mix for a few dollars more, or even straight argon for no spatter but it is spendy. Gas is much better than the flux wire belive me once you get the hang of it you'll only use the flux wire in an emergency. Bob DuPuy Parrish, FL
Re: [MBZ] O/T Mig Welding
I also have a Lincoln Mig with a gas setup and got the same problems as the
poster who said he got spatter, etc. I was in the garage with zero wind -
but after reading more I think it may have had too much wire exposed - so
I'll try it with less next chance I get.
But the flux wire sounds interesting -- but I still plan to learn to do it
the proper way -
But the frustration of knowing what a good MIG bead looks like only to have
little beads on the surface with zero penetration is a PITA!
Sincerely,
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From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 5:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Mig Welding
All I got from the Mig was splatter, really looked like crap. I left
it in a corner.
Something was wrong then, when it's working right (the old sizzling
bacon deal) the welds come out very clean with gas. Was it windy out?
Both those units claim to be able to use flux core wire. Are the
benefits of using gas worth the extra hassle?
You want the ability to use gas, and will absolutely need it if you
ever want to be able to weld aluminum with it. (Argon is the shielding
gas for that.)
-- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] O/T Mig Welding
All I got from the Mig was splatter, really looked like crap. I left it in a corner. Something was wrong then, when it's working right (the old sizzling bacon deal) the welds come out very clean with gas. Was it windy out? Both those units claim to be able to use flux core wire. Are the benefits of using gas worth the extra hassle? You want the ability to use gas, and will absolutely need it if you ever want to be able to weld aluminum with it. (Argon is the shielding gas for that.) -- Jim
