Topic: is the LINCOLN 180 HD Mig Welder a good welder?

[86turboyota]

Found a good deal on a LINCOLN 180 HD Mig Welder and im wondering if that would be a good welder for building bumpers, cages and general fab.  Im still a beginning welder but all ive heard is that mig is far easier than arc to use, and arc is what ive learned on.

[4RunnerChevy]

I think it would be somewhat ideal for your app 

[crawlerdan]

Found a good deal on a LINCOLN 180 HD Mig Welder and im wondering if that would be a good welder for building bumpers, cages and general fab.  Im still a beginning welder but all ive heard is that mig is far easier than arc to use, and arc is what ive learned on.

i ed to own one, great welder, id like another

[cederrowe]

There a great welder and are more than you'll ever need fabbing a truck! The 220v makes the super efficient.

[4LoRunner]

great welder, going to invest on the 180c with the tax return $$$

http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Catalog/equipmentdatasheet.aspx?p=42422

[tryn2Crawl]

My brothers buddy did his SAS awhile while back with a lincoln 130 or 140, can't quite remember the actual one.I know its a itty bitty one....Did a Full SAS and more  with it....Everythings' holding up....But a 220 or so is a better all around welder but that one should be cool for that....

[junya92toy]

miller has a new 211 welder, same size 210 amps and you can use it on 110v or 220

[86turboyota [OP]]

i ended up buying the millermatic 211, so far its been great, but i havent gotten to put much time in on it yet.

[bng1]

That is a good welder. I started out a year back with a Miller 140 and now I got a Miller Millermatic 250.
You want a welder that burn hot so it can penetrate deeper into the metal so the welder joint are strong.

[zippo]

I have a miller 180 and its crazy nice. When i looked at them they are about the same, so i would say yeah its a good welder

[TIMS89CRAWLER]

I have a miller 210 which is a nice welder however I still prefer a lincoln.... they just seem to run smoother and have less spatter....

[junya92toy]

One thing about a bigger welder to get more penetration. No matter how much power a welder has, it does not replace good weld prep. If you can always bevel your edges.

[80toyontons]

Excellent welder! Its the one we have at our shop.

[swapped89]

Perfect size for what your looking at doing. I have an old miller challenger 172 runs on 220 v. I would say that the lincoln 180 will be just right for fab work on a truck.

[jdg235]

I did my SAS with one and it worked great. Nice hot weld and smooth beads.

[Sleeve of Wizzard]

I did most of my welding with my buddys little craftman 110 not sure of the amps on it. Did just fine and everything is holding up great. I recently picked up a miller 130 and I love it. Gonna get a arc for the thicker stuff I need to weld. Looking at arc welders that could also tig.

[94MtnYote]

 I got a Hobart handler 187 used on Craigs and it runs very smooth, absolutely love it! I really need to weld more often though...

[caCrawlin]

Think ima go pick up a miller this weekend, grats on yours, good choice.  Cant really go wrong with miller or lincoln.