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Old 02-11-2009, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by priobe View Post
I am looking to purchase a Welder. I am novice with welding and dont know too much but hoping to learn.

I just puchased a set of mufflers for the cobra and if I am good enough will weld them up. If not I will tac them in place and send it out for a better weld since you will see them.

Here are the specs

The price has been reduced in my local Sears to get it out of here $225 from $465

What do you think.

Here are the specs:

Product Overview:

Item Weight: 90.0 lbs.
Welder Type: Wire feed, MIG welder
Welder/Cutter:
Min. Gauge: 24 ga.
Max. Gauge: 3/16 in.
Welder Duty Cycle: 40 percent @ 60A
Torch Length: 8 ft.
Power:
Type: Electric
Electric Rating: 120V AC
Circuit Amp Rating: 15 amps
Cord:
Cord Length: 6 ft.
Installation Requirements:
Setup: Assembly may be required
Included with Item:
Welding Wire: Yes
Welding Cart: Yes
Brush: Yes, hammer/brush
Face Shield: Yes
Welding Tips: Yes

I own two MIGs, a TIG and a Plasma Cutter - all from Miller. I would recommend you get started with a MIG machine. This will handle most of the projects that you will want to do (even some aluminum work if you fit the machine with a spool gun). MIG is much easier to master than TIG welding, is easy and fast to setup, and produces good looking results. A MIG machine will handle exhaust work include Stainless Steel tubing just fine. Miller has created some simple MIG machines for home/hobby use and I would recommend you take a look at those. I'd suggest a machine like the Millermatic 180 or 211 with Autoset. BTW, these units can also accomodate a spool gun if you want to do aluminum work in the future.

- Fred
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