[eric65]

Would this be a good deal to get a Lincoln Mig for under $450 ??
I really cant go the grand for a 220v one

LINCOLN SP135T MIG WELDER REFURBISHED 120V U1873-1

http://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.co...Detail?no=1692

FACTORY REFURBISHED LINCOLN SP135T MIG WELDER(U1873-1) .,THESE ARE REFURBISHED UNITS DIRECT FROM LINCOLN. THEY HAVE ASSURED ME THESE ARE SHIPPED IN "AS" NEW CONDITION. THESE WERE DEMOED AT SHOWS, SHOWN AT SHOWS, DAMAGED IN SHIPPING, RETURNED FROM DISTRIBUTORS OR FAILED INITIAL INSPECTION. ALL SHEET METAL IS REPLACED WITH NEW, AS DIS-ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED TO RE-CERTIFY THEM UNDER THEIR ISO-9001 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. ALL PARTS ARE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DEMOED. THEY ARE RE-PACKAGED IN NEW PACKAGEING. THEY CARRY FULL 3 YEAR LINCOLN WARRANTY. IT'S A GOOD WAY TO SAVE CLOSE TO 10% OVER MY NORMAL DISCOUNTED PRICE

[az67goat]

Pretty good price. I bought mine through a local weld supply shop here for around 480. You will need a tank and gas. That will run about 100-120. A cart is about 25-30. If you buy from a local welding supply shop you will have a relationship with a place to continually buy supplies from, like more wire and gas, etc.

[fast1970transam]

It will be fine for small frame work and body panels.

[Kron]

I have the same model I bought from Lowes. Was ~$500. It's an excellent welder, easy to get consumable parts, very well made, smooth wire feed, just a quality tool....

I tried saving a couple bucks with one of those Harbor Freight POS welders. Burned it up in no time. I love the Lincoln, it welds great.

Tony

[aj66gto]

I have to agree with Tony, I also got mine from Lowes and I'm very happy with it.

[PetesPonies]

I'm one who has said good things about Clark welders. Glad to hear you are happy with it too. They use the same comsumables as the Lincoln ( industry stanard now), and are reasonably priced.

[shawn e.]

Yeah I bought the same set up at lowes year and a half ago 380 on sale. No complaints.

[Bandit79403Dave]

Would this welder be able to weld Rollbar tubing to a frame or perhaps a Coil over mount to the frame or subframe connectors???

Sorry for the run-on sentence...lol....thanks.

[shawn e.]

Originally Posted by Bandit79403Dave

Would this welder be able to weld Rollbar tubing to a frame or perhaps a Coil over mount to the frame or subframe connectors???

Sorry for the run-on sentence...lol....thanks.

Using .035 flux core wire and set on the highest setting, 1/4 inch is pretty much the limit of the welder.

[Junkyard Dog]

Like on the quarterpanels, floor pans, that sort of thing?

[shawn e.]

Works great for sheet metal.

[wlpsyp]

I have the same one and have done floor pans, 1/4 patch panels etc etc. Works great.

Bill

[6t7goat]

If you go to lowes you may be able to get a 10% off coupon on line. I spent about 1000.00 there about 6 months ago and got a 10% off coupon on the lowes web site. saved me a hundred bucks. I also got another one from them and took it to home depot and used it because they will accept competitors coupons.

[rafeelclark]

Any of these suggestions, when put into effect, will likely increase the strength and durability of your weld.

• Clean, Clean, and More Clean.
• Obtain a Great Ground.
• Keep The Arc Up Front. Match Drive Rolls, Gun Cable Liner, Contact Tip to the Wire Size. Use Both Hands. Listen To Your Welder. Keep Your Stickout Short. Push or Pull.

[LStathas]

Upgrading to Mig from flux core is an almost must. But you did say MIG in your OP. Once you get the good at welding you'll understand. You'll need to crank up the shielding gas pressure when welding upside down. The shielding gas is heavier than air and will result in poor welds and many burns. Some facial. LOL

[dataway]

Original post was 17 years ago, the guy is probably a welding instructor by now