Topic: Message #515232

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I've been welding for about 30 years and have 4 welders of my own here in my garage.  For what you plan to do I would not recommend a 110 unit.  Mine is perfect for body panels but quite lame for anything over 1/8".  It will do it but it is not fun...  Get a 220 MIG as it will be able to handle anything ou need to do in one pass.  I can't see getting anything less than a Miller 175.  You'll get great service out of it and excellent reliability.  If you have the money and think you might want the best just get a Miller 251 and never look back.  Add a spool gun and weld aluminum too.....

x2. if cost of the welder is a big factor you could learn to ark weld and get a very good quality ark welder for cheaper than a mig welder.