Mig Welder Recommendations ?

the MIG welding was on steel assy jigs for the tool shop

That makes sense, I should of figured that out as I am also a aviation TIG welder who also fabs tooling and jigs as needed using aluminum and hardwire MIG, also repair and modify company GSE gear and maintenance stands / platforms

I think I bleed blue I have a 130xp mig and a Thunderbolt ACDC. Both have served me very well!!Millers customer service is second to none in my experience.

If I was buying new again, I'd likely go with a Millermatic 252. Not the cheapest option, but a very solid machine (experience with one at work). You have all the flexability to weld light stuff with the power to do heavy material too.

If I had a huge budget I'd love a crack at a 350P Pulse mig is the cats ass.

The main thing to look for is the duty cycle the bigger the percentage the better. I would only recommend a 240 volt welder, if any size or time welding is going to be done. Another classic example you get what you pay for.

Thanks for the advice guys I am going to wait a little longer and save for the Hobart 190 it looks perfect for my needs. I also like how Hobart handles and feels.

Pete

Scooby, quit readin' my mind!

Some of those Pulse MIG welds in aluminum make TIG look like a waste of time....

Ok first off I have used many Eastwood products and have not been let down yet so here it goes lol. ( Please don't hurt me ) I found this earlier today and thought after watching a lot of reviews and reading a bunch I might want to try it out. Do any of you have experience with Eastwood welders ? I went forum hopping and to my surprise it has good comments all over as well as ratings. Any thoughts ? As of today I have a bunch of work lined up for welding most medium duty so I am defiantly gonna use it to make money.
http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welders-175-amp-mig-welder-w-spool-gun.html

( edit ) I forgot it also has a 3 year hassle free warranty !

Pete

Chinese and plastic drive.. Seen enough to make me look elsewhere!!

$499 and it includes a Spoolgun.. its far too cheap. Id keep my $500 in my pocket and keep saving. You're halfway to a Millermatic 180, which is a well known good machine.

biggest miller you can afford

damn, we should start our own forum