fixing pin by buyinga welder

[Dave Hord]

True, fair enough.

I was thinking that the price difference between Lincoln Electric's Mig 101
(solid core, no gas option, mild steel only) and their Mig Pak 10 (gas option,
and thus all types of steel, aluminum, etc.) is normally $50 (549.99 vs. 599.99
CDN). The Mig pack ten is also more powerful, and has a bigger range. 30-100amp
versus the Mig 101 (or Handy MIG)'s 35-88A.

I think the difference is WELL worth the extra $50.

Ironically, Canadian Tire has the Mig Pak 10 on sale for $499.99...so for us
Canadian guys, it's a moot point argument anyways...anyone looking at the
lowest price would end up with a Mig Pak 10 (this week at least!).

You make a great argument about the useability of a cheaper unit, and you're
right on.  I was also thinking about resale value, however, and you can't beat
a more powerful unit.  90% of the Exhaust shops I deal with use the Mig Pak 10
for their professional use, simply due to the fact that its the most powerful
welder you can use with 115v...and thus you don't have to re-wire the shop.

Why Lincoln Electric?  I've experienced them to be basically bullet-proof.

Your points, however, are definetly just as valid as mine are.

-Dave
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Quoting JShadzi at aol.com:

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> Dave, I'd have to balance out your recommendation, I've had a $200 Harbor
> Freight Mig welder w/gas for about 4 years now, used it to weld almost
> everything on my car from alum to steel (that isn't TIG'd), solid welder, I
> figured if it died after 6mo I would have gotten my money's worth, but it
> keeps on going.  Welds stainless, mild, alum, everything, great welder,
> I've
> even done really thick stuff like 3/8" with multiple passes.  Even with the
> amount of welding I do, it no where near the professional level, so an
> affordable welder like this is a good choice for an enthusiast fabricator
> like many listers.
>
> Javad
>
> In a message dated 1/9/2003 6:23:03 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> spokes at the-wire.com writes:
>
> > Scott,
> >
> > Do yourself a favour...don't go too cheap.  Your best bet is to find a
> > Lincoln
> > Electric brand welder, buy the highest capacity that will run of a
> 110volt
> > outlet.  Canadian cost is around $600-800.  So you guys in the states pay
> > what,
> > $3.00!?!  :-)
> >
> > I can find the model name for you if you like.
> >
> > -Dave
>