MIG welding newbie

[aimieg]

Hello I'm looking for some advice for buying a MIG welder (in the USA) Don't really want to go over $600

[jj5b]

Hey, for that budget I'd probably go for the Hobart or Lincoln 140 (both super reliable), but there's quite a few factors to take into consideration. This guide >> http://www.kingsofwelding.com/buyers-guides/best-mig-welder-reviews is the best I've seen online for choosing a welder and also has a decent guide for you to start welding.

Edited by jj5b on Tuesday 31st October 15:30

Edited by jj5b on Tuesday 31st October 15:30

[aimieg]

Yeah someone else recommended the Hobart 140. Thanks for the link - looks v useful! Makes me tempted to go cheaper though, some of the $300/$400 ones like the Forney 140 and Longevity MIGweld sound like they will do the job.

[jj5b]

They're both reliable too

[paintman]

This site worth a read too:
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/mig.htm

One of the essentials is an auto darkening helmet.

Edited by paintman on Tuesday 31st October 23:18

[Mr2Mike]

paintman said:

One of the essentials is an auto darkening helmet.

an auto darkening helmet made a big difference to the quality of my welding, especially in the accuracy of the starting point!