welders

[James Marriott]

Haudi,

I've had my Lincoln Weldpak 100 for about six years. It is 10X
the welder I expected for $270. I also have the MIG kit, which I
use for aluminum (0.050-0.125" only) and stainless (0.030-0.25").
I learned to weld with a Kohler-powered Lincoln stick AC, and was
"really" trained by aerospace-certified TIG honchos. I've built
several trailer hitches, my utility trailer, exhaust repairs,
intercoolers, etc with mine. I suggest using only Lincoln or
Miller or other name-brand flux-core wire, even with a gyppo
Harbor Freight unit (just welds better). Naturally, YMMV.

cu, James Marriott
'87 4kq (alias "late-B2 90q") with rare NG engine, 181k, Lincoln
hitch
'89 200q (MC1, ProconTen/no bag, 1.8 blah blah), 132k, Lincon
hitch and IC
Boise, ID, USA     http://www.webpak.net/~marriott/
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Pisciotta <dave_pisciotta at hotmail.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 6:54 PM
Subject: welders


> Hello all,
> >Just wondering if anyone out there either owns or has welded
with any
> of
> >the 110V MIG units on the market.  I only have experience with
the
> larger
> >commercial and industrial units, but am in the market for a
machine
> for the
> >home shop.  Most of my welder buddies seem to recommend
staying away
> from
> >the 110 units but then again these guys are more likely to be
joining
> 1 in
> >plate than sheet metal.  Any advice is most appreciated as
always.
> >
> >Sincerely,
> >Dave