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    mig welders

    Does anyone know about this welder, 200 on ebay


    Eastwood MIG135 MIG Welder

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    Popular Mechanics Review; Got 4 Stars
    http://www.popularmechanics.com/home...op-6-3#slide-3

    GrassRoots forum got mixed reviews
    http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/for...e/46480/page1/

    It looks good for the money, especially since it has gas hook up

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    just looking for a small welder for panel work. PM write up is cool, the other is confusing because no one there has used it. thanks for the input

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    One guy said he didnt think it was a good idea, the other said that he had used it and had no issues.

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    I bought a Hobart 125 for exhaust work and body work. I have owned it for a couple of months, I like it does its job. Got it for $300

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    im thinkin the lincoln 140 hd maybe, ill check the hobart. thankd

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    Quote Originally Posted by djcharles View Post
    im thinkin the lincoln 140 hd maybe, ill check the hobart. thankd
    My Friend has the Lincoln to tell you the truth I wish I bought that instead. Feels sturdy and the damn knob broke off my Hobart already lol other then that its good but for a little extra cash I could have gotten 140amps and gas hook up.

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    I've asked for feedback about this same welder before in another thread, but I got no opinions about it.

    Although, as I had said previously I've heard more good reviews than negative ones. And most negatives comments are from those who have not tried the particular unit. It's more of the, "save you $$ and buy a Hobart, Lincoln or Miller or save and get a 220v".

    Nothing against those comments, but not everyone has a 220v outlet or they can't budget a bigger brand, or they can't justify spending that much for a welder that may not get enough use.

    Anyhow, I have read good reviews online and in print about the eastwoods. And one in particular is that of Grassroots Motorsports, who I trust their opinion even though Eastwood is a sponsor of the magazine and online.
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4IPqHQiReQ[/ame]

    One thing I must add is the work done by lasvegascop. Take a look at his work that i believe has been done with a harbor freight flux core.
    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1769273

    I think I'm going to buy me the Eastwood before Xmas.
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    I have a Hobart 140. while I haven't really learned to use it, I will say this, nothing less then 140 amps and gas is a must.
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    I'd imagine that Eastwood is a step up from HF.
    My $100 HF 110v held up decent until my boy used the crap out of it (almost 2 rolls of flux wire within a few days)

    I got it to fix the seat rails, not sure if it's still up for the task...
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    A welder is one of those things that you never knew how bad you needed it. I have a little 120v hobart with a gas option, I use flux core wire because most of my welding is done outside and my shielding gas would be in the wind...not to mention I'm welding broken farm equipment not fine German automobiles.
    My welder may sit in the shop for six months under a tarp but when I need it, its nice to have it.

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    I own that Eastwood welder, but mine was bought under a different brand about 2-3 years before Eastwood sold it.

    It's a great little welder. It will get the job done for most anything that's under 3/16th of an inch. It will pop the circuit breaker very easily with .035 wire mig wire.

    The best part is the infinantly adjustable wire speed and amperage. That makes it GREAT for thin sheet metal.


    Now the down sides

    The gas solenoids will start to leak fairly quickly. So turn the bottle off if you are going to take a break between welding.

    There is a circuit board inside the machine that has some sub par soldering on it. Mine was fine for about 3-4 years of beating on it, taking it around with me in the car, etc, then a solder joint busted loose for the trigger circuit, and I had to repair it.

    I've owned the welder for about 5-6 years now. I've welded a lot of things with it. It paid for itself a week after I bought it.

    Pull the trigger!!


    edit; heres a pic... mine was blue. It doesn't have an easy life!

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    Quote Originally Posted by farmerdanz View Post
    I own that Eastwood welder, but mine was bought under a different brand about 2-3 years before Eastwood sold it.

    It's a great little welder. It will get the job done for most anything that's under 3/16th of an inch. It will pop the circuit breaker very easily with .035 wire mig wire.

    The best part is the infinantly adjustable wire speed and amperage. That makes it GREAT for thin sheet metal.


    Now the down sides

    The gas solenoids will start to leak fairly quickly. So turn the bottle off if you are going to take a break between welding.

    There is a circuit board inside the machine that has some sub par soldering on it. Mine was fine for about 3-4 years of beating on it, taking it around with me in the car, etc, then a solder joint busted loose for the trigger circuit, and I had to repair it.

    I've owned the welder for about 5-6 years now. I've welded a lot of things with it. It paid for itself a week after I bought it.

    Pull the trigger!!


    edit; heres a pic... mine was blue. It doesn't have an easy life!

    Thanks, much apreciated

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    Quote Originally Posted by farmerdanz View Post
    It will pop the circuit breaker very easily with .035 wire mig wire.
    Which is a good reason to have a 220V welder.
    "The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to add whisky. By dilligent effort, I learnt to like it." Sir Winston Churchill

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    Absolutely. But then there is the added inconvenience for having to find 220v power.

    I guess it comes down to the intended purpose of the machine. Structural welding of thicker material, go big.

    DIY projects, sheet metal, random stuff, 110 might just get er done.


    I've even gone as far as hooking up aluminum wire inside the machine, and welded up a bung onto my friends aluminum charge piping with that little 135!

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    Agreed. I worked as an electrician/gate maintenance before starting school again. I have formal welding training, and there's no two ways about it. If I want to weld up 1/4 steel to a solid 2 inch post, I want 220v. But finding 220 is a pain. At home, I prefer 220 and can get it easily, but I end up only needed 110 for most jobs. :-/ Murphy's law...

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    Ive used my cheap HF 110 flux welder for 6 years now. Just finished welding a trailer for 2 quads and a bike... For what I spent ive got my money's worth 10 times over. I have a $3000 miller tig/stick for those tougher jobs, but have used it less than my $110 HF welder..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abysalone View Post
    Ive used my cheap HF 110 flux welder for 6 years now. Just finished welding a trailer for 2 quads and a bike... For what I spent ive got my money's worth 10 times over. I have a $3000 miller tig/stick for those tougher jobs, but have used it less than my $110 HF welder..
    Did you notice if it welds better if you get better wire than the stock wire that came with it? I've had terrible slag with the wire it came with... I attributed it to cheap flux core...

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    Quote Originally Posted by zohanisback View Post
    Did you notice if it welds better if you get better wire than the stock wire that came with it? I've had terrible slag with the wire it came with... I attributed it to cheap flux core...
    I use lincoln .035 for most stuff, seemed to do fine.

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    Ok cool. I'll have to pick up some more wire then. The wire it came with sucks...

    Btw, do you have infinite power selection, or just the flip switch?

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    I've run Millers, Lincoln, Hobart, ESAB, Eastwood, and Everlast. As a specialist, I go to Everlast unfailingly. I've had misfortune with Eastwood, and Lincoln and Miller are unreasonably costly for specialist work. ESAB and Miller aren't awful. I truly considered an ESAB Rebel, however, I wound up purchasing an Everlast Power I-MIG 230i, and two or three my amigos have their welders as well. We as a whole adore them. The circular segment on them is simply extremely smooth; rich is the word that dependably rings a bell when I weld.


    In case you're searching for a spending welder, their Power I-MIG 140 is a decent decision, I think. It's 120V, 140A, will run transition center or gas protected wire (which implies purchasing/renting a jug of gas), has a multi-year guarantee, has spool weapon bolster for aluminum (spool firearms are expensive, however), and costs $350. I believe it's a genuine advance up from the Harbor Freight Vulcan welders.


    On the off chance that you can bear the cost of it, the Power I-MIG 200 is just $200 more ($550), and the additional amperage is pleasant. Be that as it may, for doing autobody work, it may be pointless excess. Despite the fact that, I wager it would decent for casing work or potentially move confines, in case you're doing dashing stuff. (According to the subreddit rules, I recommend you don't do outline work or make move confines except if you recognize what you're doing, or else somebody may kick the bucket.)

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    You can also try https://topreviewedten.com/best-mig-welder/#1 this for any suggestions as they have mentioned a few points while buying a welder. But, I would suggest you go through good forums like this as they share real-life experiences.

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    Cool

    I have a 110V inexpensive flux core welder and a modification to run the wire feed motor dedicated thru its own transformer instead of running it off the welder coil--which drops welding voltage. This feature is on much more expensive flux core welders, it can weld up to 1/2 " plate steel if the technique is right.

    Randy
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    I just got the new miller 220 it's compact and can do dc/ac tig/mig. Good investment.

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