I'm looking for a good welder again. Found a nice MIG locally:

http://denver.craigslist.org/tls/2452454015.html

Guy wants $650 with bottle and regulator. A lot of money for sure, but from what I've seen locally it's not a terrible price for this unit - IF the unit is a good one I was as going to offer him $500.

Is this a good machine?!

Use: misc home projects, building some armor for my Land Cruiser (rock sliders, skid plate, maybe a winch mount). Most of my work should be in 1/16'' to about 1/4'' maybe a bit more but not much.

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1987 Mercedes 300SDL; SOLD
1985 Mercedes 300D; SOLD
2006 Honda Pilot - wife's ride; 122K;
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - 3X locked; 182K

A Lincoln 110V Mig should suit most of all your needs up to 1/4", but if you're planning big projects in the future, that MIG you posted would be nice.

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It doesn't look like a bad deal. See it work before you buy. Talk to a welding shop guy too. I was shown a $450 welder the other day that would do almost all of the welding you would ever want to do. TIG, MIG and I think it did arc too. Good forum at WeldingWeb.com , ask there.

I just did a welding project for the first time in a while. Always learning new stuff. I don't remember ever having seen gouging, cutting metal with an arc welder.

Sure looks like he keeps that welder next to his bed. Weird.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Ask this question on Weldingweb.com..

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

THAT one had sold already... got a message from him over the long weekend... I guess maybe I could get away with a smaller 110V unit for what I need to do... sometimes I tend to 'supersize' my purchases relative to my needs... this could be the case here.

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1987 Mercedes 300SDL; SOLD
1985 Mercedes 300D; SOLD
2006 Honda Pilot - wife's ride; 122K;
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - 3X locked; 182K

So, did you go over to Weldingweb.com and read any ...or post your needs and ask the actual pros for advice ? Doesn't sound like it...

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

Yes, here is the thread, in case you wanted to follow:
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=58124

I guess they are recommending a brand new Hobart 187 from Tractor Supply... but the closest one to me is in NE.

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1987 Mercedes 300SDL; SOLD
1985 Mercedes 300D; SOLD
2006 Honda Pilot - wife's ride; 122K;
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - 3X locked; 182K