I too am in this same situation.
I opted for a wire feed unit from Cambell Hauser(sp?). It cost me $200 from
The Andersons. Low end MIG welders go for $299 from Lincoln Electric. I
really didn't see much difference between the MIG and wire feed units
(except the ability to weld other metals and add a gas system). Since most
of my work is and will be on sheet metal (floor, sills, panels) I would
rather spend the extra $100 on B parts.
What ever system you buy my suggestion is to be patient and buy lots of
scrap metal. I have been using the unit for a few weekends (mostly
Saturdays) and only now am I begining to feel comfortable with the way it
handles.
I do have a question for the experts out there, has any one used/rented a
spot welder as a first step to replacing the sills and floor? I'm thinking
that a two step process (first spot weld then flux core weld) may prove to
be more sound for a novice. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Jim Porco
1971 B-GT
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