I just wanted to thank those of you who replied to my welder questions.
I do appreciate the help and good suggestions!
I have pretty much decided on the Hobart Handler 210. I really like the
Millermatic 180, but the Hobart has a lower bottom end amperage and a
higher top end. Plus, I haven't found a bad review of the 210 (and I've
read a lot of reviews!). While it's not as "industrial" as a
Miller...neither am I. I also thought about a 120v welder, but
everything I read on the welder forums suggests that I will not regret
buying a 240v machine. Since I already have a subpanel in the garage for
the compressor, adding a 240v outlet will be cheap and easy.
Thank you, gentlemen...I'm looking forward to punching new holes in the
20 gauge!!! :)
Fergie
1959 TR3A
TS53990L(0)
Michael Ferguson wrote:
> Hi guys. Awhile back, I bought a used Craftsman 110v, 75a (max) MIG.
> Also bought the Argon/CO2 cylinder and some .023 solid wire. I'm
> trying to use it for 20 ga mild steel for bodywork on my TR
> restoration project. If I try anything other than a tack weld, burn
> through is a distinct possibility...and ugly, sloppy welds are a
> given! And yes, the polarity is correct. So, since MIG is supposed to
> be relatively simple to learn - and I can't seem to - I have come to
> the conclusion that the problem is with the welder, not the operator.
> Could be wrong, but I'm working on my self esteem. :^)
> ......................
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