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Old 11-12-2015, 05:44 PM
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Screw that $150 dollar one...get a Miller bobcat 250 with EFI....go big or go home baby.
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Old 11-12-2015, 06:35 PM
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I have a Lincoln weld-pak 155 220V w/gas & has done everything I have needed it to do.
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Old 11-12-2015, 06:37 PM
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I have a Lincoln weld-pak 155 220V w/gas & has done everything I have needed it to do.
I have the 140 since I don't have 220 in my garage.
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Old 11-12-2015, 06:41 PM
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I used to own a Lincoln cracker box. Now my work has provided me with a gas powered Miller bobcat. I love having a mobile shop to take home everyday.
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Old 11-12-2015, 06:52 PM
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Lots of welders on here, eh? Definitely a lot to consider. Welding is one of those things I'd love to do, but don't have the money or space. Well, space may not be an issue. We'll have to see. Thanks for all the info, I get the feeling I'll be coming back with noob welding questions
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Old 11-12-2015, 07:03 PM
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I have the 140 since I don't have 220 in my garage.
How is it?
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Old 11-12-2015, 07:22 PM
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How is it?
It works good for small jobs. 3/16" and smaller. You can do 1/4" or 5/16 but recommends 2 passes. It really needs a 30 amp breaker. I run it off a 20 amp but it will trip it occasionally.

But for a small garage welder I would recommend it and you can get some good welds if you go buy some gas for it but at the same time you can haul it around and knock out small jobs going gas-less.
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Old 11-12-2015, 07:24 PM
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Eventually I might shell out the dough for the Miller multimatic 200. The bobcat 250 is nice because its multiprocess and has a plasma cutter too.
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It works good for small jobs. 3/16" and smaller. You can do 1/4" or 5/16 but recommends 2 passes. It really needs a 30 amp breaker. I run it off a 20 amp but it will trip it occasionally.

But for a small garage welder I would recommend it and you can get some good welds if you go buy some gas for it but at the same time you can haul it around and knock out small jobs going gas-less.
When people say 'gas' for a welder, what kind of gas is it? Butane, propane, natural, acetylene, etc?
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When people say 'gas' for a welder, what kind of gas is it? Butane, propane, natural, acetylene, etc?
Argon/co2
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Old 11-13-2015, 06:43 AM
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Argon/co2
I've read too you can use helium for tig welding. As far as the 98/2 mix goes that's what we use at work. Watch using 100% argon in an enclosed area though.
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Old 11-13-2015, 06:59 AM
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When people say 'gas' for a welder, what kind of gas is it? Butane, propane, natural, acetylene, etc?
IIRC - Most "standard beginner" setups would be 75/25 (Argon/CO2 mix - AKA C25) - worst case, just ask your welding supply place what is the most common for 'general mild steel welding' & they will hook you up.

Advanced processes & users will "fine tune" the mixture and even overall gases to suit what they are working with.
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IIRC - Most "standard beginner" setups would be 75/25 (Argon/CO2 mix - AKA C25)
Yes.
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Ah, I see. Doesn't sound to frustratingly complicated.
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Old 11-14-2015, 03:47 AM
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220 or nothing. Get a tig. Can run stick for the ratchet work
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