[Oletrucks] MIG Welder Opinion

[Robert Swanson]

Kent,
	I have owned both the import brand welders, and the US name brand welders and 
my experience is that you would most likely be much happier with a smaller 
Miller or Lincoln welder.  They might cost a little more, but you will have a 
much easier time learning to weld on the better machine.
	Don't get me wrong, I am not dissing the offshore machines, but my experience 
has been that they are a lot more temperamental to set up properly.  I 
presently own a Lincoln 255, that I purchased second hand from a welding 
supply store, and I absolutely love it.  My poor stick welder, and my oxy 
acetaline welder just take up space now.
Bob

On Tuesday 17 August 2010 19:21, Kent S. Butler wrote:
> Fellow ole truckers:
>
> Looking for a little guidance.  I want to begin to learn
> how to weld so I need
> to get a basic MIG welder.  Attached is a link from
> Northern Tool (part # 164611
> in case the link doesn't work).  Please let me
> have your thoughts on it.  Would
> like to keep the budget around $350.  Just
> need something basic (as I have no
> welding experience) to start out with and
> if I get into it then I can step up to
> a better name like Millermatic or
> something.
> http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332691_200332691?cm_sp=Up
>se lls-_-Top%20Sellers-_-Product%20Page
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance and look forward
> to hearing opinions.
>
>
> Kent S Butler
> '56 Chev 3100
> Houston, TX
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