I am wanting a new welder to do light projects, ie welding subframe connectors, exhaust manifolds and exhausts, welding control arm boxes, fixing sheet metal, etc etc. And maybe the occasional heavy stuff. I have been eyeing up Lincoln 135's, they are going for 400+50 shipping or so on ebay, without the cart, and for 550 in stores with the cart. I wouldnt mind getting one without the cart cuz then I can just practice, and build my own.
Eventually I want to get a gas bottle, but I would rather use self shielding right now, and I think you have to set them up for either one. Is this true? My dad, brother and old boss weld for a living, and do incredible work(well dont know about my brother lol). So they can prolly teach me quite a bit, I just want my own personal welder to do stuff without having to go to them.
I wouldnt mind having the Lincoln 100 if I can find a deal on it. I am seeing them go for 340 buy it now, on ebay. Is that a good deal? I can go to my local Lowes and get a Lincoln 125 for 370 plus tax...
Basically I want a good welder, that will weld automotive metals.... Give me some opinions on what you like, what you use it on, and how often you use it.
Thanks for the help.
Eventually I want to get a gas bottle, but I would rather use self shielding right now, and I think you have to set them up for either one. Is this true? My dad, brother and old boss weld for a living, and do incredible work(well dont know about my brother lol). So they can prolly teach me quite a bit, I just want my own personal welder to do stuff without having to go to them.
I wouldnt mind having the Lincoln 100 if I can find a deal on it. I am seeing them go for 340 buy it now, on ebay. Is that a good deal? I can go to my local Lowes and get a Lincoln 125 for 370 plus tax...
Basically I want a good welder, that will weld automotive metals.... Give me some opinions on what you like, what you use it on, and how often you use it.
Thanks for the help.