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    4/05/2013 12:00 PM  #1

    JeffK
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    If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    I have a number of projects coming up on both my 65 mustang and my 65 dart. I think enough that it justifies buying a welder. So my question is this. I've got about $300 to spend on a welder.

    Is this a good deal? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Campbell-Hausfeld-115V-MIG-Flux-Core-Wire-Feed-Welder-WG202000RB-/390560209162?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5aef33d90a

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    4/05/2013 12:05 PM  #2

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    What about the same welder, but as a flux core only... $150 bucks?

    65 Vert (UCA mod,4bbl, hipo ex, 17x8), 2013 C-Max (hitch & cargo net), 2018 Cherokee (In bumper hitch)
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    4/05/2013 12:19 PM  #3

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    I have a welder I got from Tractor Farm Supply.. think I spent $400 on it.  it does both flux and gas.  Nice to have both, but I find my self using the flux 90% of the time.  Works fine.  Granted I'm not a super welder.  I think in the case of welders, you should get the best one you can afford.  I've heard some good things about some of the HF ones but haven't used them my self.

     

    4/05/2013 2:35 PM  #4

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    I personally would not but flux core only, especially on body panels.

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    4/05/2013 2:43 PM  #5

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    Does the welder in the link seem like a decent one to get? 

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    4/05/2013 3:23 PM  #6

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    It's your money but a flux core welder is not going to make as good a weld on thin sheet metal as a gas shielded welder. Flux core will make a "dirtier" weld than one that is gas shielded.

    Flux core will generally require more dressing up of the welds afterwards and is more prone to blowing through a thin panel.

    If you can save up $200-$300 more dollars, you can get a much better, more versatile and much better quality gas shielded MIG that you will probably be much happier with.

    ...the old adage about, "you get what you pay for" can easily apply here.

     

    4/05/2013 3:37 PM  #7

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    I agree with ultra.  Wait and get one that has higher amperage capability.  You might not need it to repair a pedal assembly, but if you ever have to make a bracket or something like that, you will want more power.  For the price, that one would probably do most stuff on a Mustang, though.

    Also consider...  Go to your l ocal store where you will be buying your replacement tips and nozzles for your welder.  BUY WAHTEVER WELDER MATCHES THE AVAILABLE PARTS, as long as it is a name brand.  Then when you need stuff, you can just go get it easily.

    Kind of like when I pick out a printer...  They ALL print.  I want the one with the cheapest ink cartridges!

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    4/05/2013 4:05 PM  #8

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    More power... got it. I do have a 220 outlet. And the local store does support Clark, does that qualify as a brand name?
    What about Clarke WE6527 240 Volt MIG/Fluxcore Welder? Its Flux and MIG. My only concern with 240v systems is; Are the outlets universal? I noticed my dryer has a 3 prong outlet. And do they make extension cords?

     

    Last edited by JeffK (4/05/2013 4:06 PM)

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    4/05/2013 4:25 PM  #9

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    220 is usually used with bigger welders,meaning....more amps for welding heavier material. Nice butt....how many times you gonna need to weld up something 3/8" or bigger? I found that a 110 is good for anything you need to weld on a car.
    DON'T get a stick machine(why ya think they call it "stick" welding?!) Aggrevating to weld with without A LOT of practice+ you just can't turn them down low enough to weld thin panels without the rod sticking all the time.
    DON'T get a flux core machine without gas coverage. Read Ultrastangs post..
    Good friend loaned me his machine made by...Blue Point..
    Sweeet welding machine in all positions. It will do everything you need it to do on an auto and heavier stuff too. Mig/flux core WITH gas coverage. Uses Cargon mixture.
    Get one of those "fancy-smancy" auto darkening sheilds too,if you are just starting out. Really helps when just learning how.
    You chew tobacco/dip snuff? Gotta do that if you ever hope to be a REAL welder!!
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    4/06/2013 10:44 PM  #10

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    JeffK wrote:

    More power... got it. I do have a 220 outlet. And the local store does support Clark, does that qualify as a brand name?
    What about Clarke WE6527 240 Volt MIG/Fluxcore Welder? Its Flux and MIG. My only concern with 240v systems is; Are the outlets universal? I noticed my dryer has a 3 prong outlet. And do they make extension cords?

     

    Im using my Lincoln with a 3-prong 'dryer outlet.' You can make your own extension/adaptor cord with materials available from Home Depot.

    I'd stick to Lincoln, Miller or Hobart.

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    4/07/2013 4:22 PM  #11

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    I have a small Lincoln weld pak 100 that I converted to gas. it's a great little machine. I wouldn't build a frame or weld up an ifs with it, but it does great on sheetmetal and exhaust, and I've done 1/8" plate with it.

     

    4/07/2013 5:13 PM  #12

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    Re: If I get a welder to fix my pedal support... What should I get?

    I replaced a HF 151 220 volt with a Hobart 140 110 volt.  The Hobart is superiror.  Stick with the big 3 as Jeff in Ga said.

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