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Old 11-30-2014, 01:23 PM
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Welder shopping

So I have some rust on my floorboards and inner front fenders on my 1970 220D (115).

I have some other projects that require light welding, and finally need to buy one.

I'm spoiled with work in the past, having a Lincoln generator/arc welder and small 110V mig welder with argon/co2 setup.

I'm not doing much. Welding in some new floor panels and other light metal.

I'm looking at these harbor freight welders, and thinking that's my ticket. My previous 110V miller mig was a little expensive (from work). And don't think I need too much.

Harbor freight has a straight flux 90 amp for around $100 and a 170 amp with gas option for $200. There's also a 180 amp for $300. Need to check the difference between the two larger models.

I think I'll be welding inside, but not 100% sure. So not sure if I need the gas really. More concerned about amps.

What can I get away with and be happy? $100 sounds nice.

Or should I spend the big bucks and get a miller/Lincoln 110v setup?

Thanks in advance.

Here's what I was looking at. From my phone so not sure if it will load.

m.harborfreight.com/welding/mig-flux-welders.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided
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