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> Welders: If you had to choose one...?
Danny_Ocean
post Oct 21 2007, 01:31 PM
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I have yet to learn to weld. I would like to purchase (and learn on) a welder that will be most useful to the average "car guy"...welding sheetmetal, repairing broken mounts, adding brackets to rollbars/frames, etc. Nothing exotic, just basic repairs for the average mechanic. My shop has 220v if that matters. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Oct 22 2007, 04:38 AM
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OK, I have been reading the thread and it is a great venue on this subject. I have had this discussion with my Master Mechanic buddy back in Tennessee before I got stationed here in Deutschland.

Here is my question on the subject to add a twist, Germany runs 220 and higher, I can get a 220 welder with a good range for working on different thicknesses however, the electrical input is your standard European style.

Does anyone know if the end can be chopped and an American 220 male end installed on a European MIG welder? I am eyeing one up but don't want to buy one unless I am sure it can be re-fitted with an American male adapter.

Thoughts on this? Trying to give the wife Christmas present ideas.
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Danny_Ocean   Welders: If you had to choose one...?   Oct 21 2007, 01:31 PM
Vacca Rabite   You don't need 220. All you need is a 115 vol...   Oct 21 2007, 01:51 PM
Danny_Ocean   Will a 115v unit produce strong enough welds for t...   Oct 21 2007, 02:22 PM
ejm   You might have a problem doing those repairs on he...   Oct 21 2007, 03:02 PM
scotty b   This will do ANYHTING you will need on your car an...   Oct 21 2007, 03:20 PM
LvSteveH   These are great for just about anything on a 914 a...   Oct 21 2007, 03:37 PM
Danny_Ocean   I won't be exceeding my limitations. If there ...   Oct 21 2007, 03:59 PM
Spoke   So...115v MIG sounds like the deal, yes? Yep, i...   Oct 21 2007, 04:49 PM
Danny_Ocean   Yep, it works well for me. I was hesitant to get ...   Oct 21 2007, 04:56 PM
dflesburg   115volt MIG Get one with: Variable Wire speed T...   Oct 21 2007, 05:05 PM
Dr. Roger   thick steel plate. you need the penetration power...   Oct 21 2007, 05:07 PM
JPB   If my name had Ocean in it and had your daneros, I...   Oct 21 2007, 05:18 PM
Danny_Ocean   If my name had Ocean in it and had your daneros, ...   Oct 21 2007, 05:23 PM
bperry   Do you have a manuf./model #? I went to the Mill...   Oct 21 2007, 07:00 PM
scotty b   <_< http://cgi.ebay.com/MILLER-DYNASTY-200...   Oct 21 2007, 05:28 PM
Danny_Ocean   Thanks, but those seem a little "overkill...   Oct 21 2007, 05:38 PM
JPB   I'm not trying to knock down any welders of wh...   Oct 21 2007, 06:12 PM
Gint   I'm perfectly happy with my 220v Miller 175 wi...   Oct 21 2007, 06:14 PM
JPB   95% of all my teener welds are done with a Lincon ...   Oct 21 2007, 06:23 PM
Richard Casto   Here is my 2 cents... Stick vs. MIG vs. TIG Get ...   Oct 21 2007, 06:24 PM
roadster fan   I am not an experienced welder by any means but ea...   Oct 22 2007, 01:53 AM
stephenaki   OK, I have been reading the thread and it is a gre...   Oct 22 2007, 04:38 AM
type47   Here is my question on the subject to add a tw...   Oct 22 2007, 06:49 AM
stephenaki   i don't think you can or should do this but ...   Oct 23 2007, 02:43 AM
Richard Casto   i don't think you can or should do this but...   Oct 23 2007, 10:59 AM
Wes V   I've got a Miller MM130 mig and I can't en...   Oct 22 2007, 10:52 AM
Jax914   I bought the Millermatic 135 a couple of years ago...   Oct 23 2007, 07:13 PM


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