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atvrider647 · 03-04-2013, 10:36 PM

Might not be the right section, sorry, if it is please move it!

So I am looking to start welding in my own exhaust, as every shop I contact refuses to cut catalytic converters, or mufflers, even though I tell them its a dedicated track car due to laws.

I also want to weld in small cages later on, and eventually build a tube buggy 4x4 (different forum, I know) or general things.

I have small experience with welding, I asked if I could try at my shop and they let me run beads on a steel beam. They came out decent but that was using a miller (unknown volt, or any specs).

I would like something big enough to penetrate the average 2" .120 wall DOM, and gentle enough for exhaust piping. I'm already purchasing a pipe bender when I move.

I would like to also stay within popular name brands.

Thanks.

Sleepy_Steve · 03-05-2013, 01:52 PM

I would think that any old 220v MIG welder would do just fine... Examples would be a Hobart Handler 190 or 210, or a Miller 212.

atvrider647 · 03-05-2013, 02:04 PM

I've seen lots of hobarts on craigslist, mainly 125s I've heard these are ok for light use, but I haven't heard of use with a cage.

ReLiC · 03-05-2013, 03:00 PM

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/171389...on-thread.html

Long thread, but worth it.

shiftdrift · 03-05-2013, 03:16 PM

millermatic 180

atvrider647 · 03-05-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReLiC

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/171389...on-thread.html

Long thread, but worth it.

Thanks a ton!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftdrift

millermatic 180

I'll look into that

xZxCORE · 03-05-2013, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftdrift

millermatic 180

I second this guy! ^^

03-04-2013, 10:36 PM	#1
atvrider647 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Age: 35 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good welder for all around use? Might not be the right section, sorry, if it is please move it! So I am looking to start welding in my own exhaust, as every shop I contact refuses to cut catalytic converters, or mufflers, even though I tell them its a dedicated track car due to laws. I also want to weld in small cages later on, and eventually build a tube buggy 4x4 (different forum, I know) or general things. I have small experience with welding, I asked if I could try at my shop and they let me run beads on a steel beam. They came out decent but that was using a miller (unknown volt, or any specs). I would like something big enough to penetrate the average 2" .120 wall DOM, and gentle enough for exhaust piping. I'm already purchasing a pipe bender when I move. I would like to also stay within popular name brands. Thanks.

03-05-2013, 01:52 PM	#2
Sleepy_Steve Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I would think that any old 220v MIG welder would do just fine... Examples would be a Hobart Handler 190 or 210, or a Miller 212. __________________ '95 240 \| @SleepySteve72

03-05-2013, 03:16 PM	#5
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 34 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	millermatic 180 __________________ SW Fab

03-05-2013, 02:04 PM	#3
atvrider647 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Age: 35 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've seen lots of hobarts on craigslist, mainly 125s I've heard these are ok for light use, but I haven't heard of use with a cage.

03-05-2013, 03:00 PM	#4
ReLiC Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: la puente Age: 36 Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/171389...on-thread.html Long thread, but worth it.