suggestions for first welder

donkeypop · 12-02-2007, 11:22 AM

i've been thinking about gettting a welder after christmas.....any suggestions on type and make for a beginner would be greatly appreciated.

**Hent** · 12-02-2007, 12:49 PM

Same one I suggested to kbs8ball for a "decent" welder:

MILLER MILLERMATIC 180 MIG WELDING PKG 907312 - (eBay item 130178088094 end time Dec-02-07 21:57:18 PST)

It's a good name brand, and will do most welding jobs with no problem.
A lot of people want to get a smaller/cheaper welder, to find out rather soon that it doesn't perform the way they need it to.

If you only need to weld something once in a while, it may be better to use someone elses.

**Yellowhand** · 12-02-2007, 03:15 PM

I agree...a quality-brand 180amp MIG is the best all-around welder for home shop use...welds almost anything, including aluminum, without spending a small fortune...