Welder

[Chris1989cherok]

What's a good lower cost wire feed welder to use on jeep fab

[4.3LXJ]

Stick with the name brands, Miller or Hobart. Gas shield is best and don't get the smallest one you can find.

[Firemanray]

What he said^^^^^! When price shopping the "no name" brands look very appealing, don't shop price when looking at a welder. By a good one that is larger than your current needs and do it once, or, keep buying cheapies over and over again.

[4.3LXJ]

The quality of welds will be better too. Also make sure you have enough electricity to run it before you buy.

[xjmarc]

I prefer the 220v ones and currently use a Hobart Beta Mig and have had a couple of Millers as well. Lincoln used to be good but the new ones are made in Mexico and quality went way down. If you plan on getting a 120v version, the Hobart Handler line is great. The bigger ones will weld up to 1/4" plate with ease. And like stated above get one that uses gas, flux is a pain and more trouble than it's worth.

[XJ Wheeler]

I've wanted the Hobart Handler 140 for a while. Just seems like a great welder for a beginner but allows you some room to grow once you get more experience. I don't have 220v so it would work for me. Can be done with gas or flux core. Welds mild steel up to 1/4", stainless, and aluminum. I love the versatility. Last i checked it was around $500, a good chunk of change but well worth it to be able to do so much.

[Mudderoy]

I'll be getting the HTP America MIG-160

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