low_kota
Well-Known Member
I'm shopping for a mig welder in the $400 range, what are your suggestions? I'm looking for something better than the harbor freight welder that won't break the bank...
I think tractor supply had a 140 somewhere in that range that I heard good things about...
I have been running a harbor freight about 170 amp mig welder 220v connected to a homelite 6000 watt generator for easily 6 years with zero issues. Well, one issue, I finally wore out my stinger handle but whatever nothing big.
I weld the hell out of 3-16 and have welded all day many times. Just throwing out an option for you.
I agree craigslist is the way to go with good used gear. But you could set yourself up a generator and welder set for more power and versatility!
there has been quite a few of us buying welders lately and getting some great deals. I like threads like this that help make good decisions.
What do you guys think about the Lincoln 140?
http://m.lowes.com/product?langId=-...0051&productId=1072945&store=2299&view=detail
Got a Lincoln years ago.
No problems.
Can't go wrong.