Buying First MIG

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  • February 2, 2018 at 9:35 pm #1444
    Nik09
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    Hi,

    I just found this forum and am looking for information on buying a first MIG welder.

    Basically I'll be using the MIG at home for small projects I have at the moment Builing a Motor Bike trailer and some Car Restoration stuff.

    I was a panelbeating apprentice many years ago so did have the basics of MIG welding but that was a long time ago.

    I've been doing some research and I would like to budget aroun 700-1300 max

    I've only ever used gas MIG are the gassless machines  any good ?
    I found this one online http://www.machines4u.com.au/view/advert/Lincoln-Electric-Power-Mig-180c-Mig-Welder-1045/20309/

    and thik it should be fine for what I want to do.

    Any help would be great.

    Cheers Nik 

     

    February 3, 2018 at 12:34 am #1443
    cassgazz
    Spectator

    Hi Nik,

    Welcome to the forum.

    For what you want to use a MIG for, this welder will be fine. Lincoln machines widely used in industrial environments, and are a top, well known brand. Only thing I will add, is to make sure it will accept a 15kg wire spool. Those small rolls don’t last as long, and it works out cheaper buying the larger spools.

    Regards,
    Gary

    February 4, 2018 at 9:58 pm #1445
    Nik09
    Spectator

    Thanks for the advice I’ll check on the lager spools today.

    Cheers Nik 

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