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F3600 · 11-19-2003, 06:57 AM

Hi
I actually plan to do some work on my car.. like a new custom exhaust , some body work and i was wondering if buying a welder is a good idea... ?

heres the two model i see in the canadian tire pub..

i would buy the small one but i dont know if its good enough...

any idea ?

F3600 · 11-19-2003, 07:00 AM

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HiPSI · 11-19-2003, 10:15 AM

those look to be wire feed only, and frankly trying to get a clean weld out of a gasless wire feed is a pain in the arse. spend the money and get a decent one that actually uses shielding gas. i bought a lincoln MIG on ebay almost a year ago, it was a factory remanufactured unit and came with a spool of wire, gas regulator, a cheezy mask, the mig gun and lots of manuals/videos on how to use it (still haven't opened them). i think i picked it up for about $400. the model number is SP135T and it works great. i've made intercooler piping, a full exahust system, welded a roll cage in a friend's car and countless other subframe braces and suspesion parts. but i would highly recommend having one.

11-19-2003, 06:57 AM	#1
F3600 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is buying a welder is a nice idea? Hi I actually plan to do some work on my car.. like a new custom exhaust , some body work and i was wondering if buying a welder is a good idea... ? heres the two model i see in the canadian tire pub.. i would buy the small one but i dont know if its good enough... any idea ?

11-19-2003, 07:00 AM	#2
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11-19-2003, 10:15 AM	#3
HiPSI Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	those look to be wire feed only, and frankly trying to get a clean weld out of a gasless wire feed is a pain in the arse. spend the money and get a decent one that actually uses shielding gas. i bought a lincoln MIG on ebay almost a year ago, it was a factory remanufactured unit and came with a spool of wire, gas regulator, a cheezy mask, the mig gun and lots of manuals/videos on how to use it (still haven't opened them). i think i picked it up for about $400. the model number is SP135T and it works great. i've made intercooler piping, a full exahust system, welded a roll cage in a friend's car and countless other subframe braces and suspesion parts. but i would highly recommend having one. __________________ SR motor set/clip $2500+, FMIC kit $700+, Downpipe $100+, 3" exhaust $500+, Misc install parts $100+, Shop labor for install $1000+ and you still only make 220rwhp for $5000 so what's so CHEAP about the SR swap again?