hardheadted Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 What in your opinion is the best or a very good functional 120v welder that we could use at home and take to the track for repairs? I've been looking at a Hobart from Tractor Supply and just want some input before I pull the trigger. I'll also be learning to weld with it but would be willing to loan it out at the track when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUMPSTER93 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 I have a Lincoln 140 set up as a mig welder. Using 75/25 argon and co2 mix. It works good until about 1/4" metal. After that, there is not enough heat. I will say that using it as a flux core welder was very difficult. But as a mig welder, it works a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardheadted Posted November 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I'm wanting something to weld our cages and do repairs at the track if needed. Also something that I can weld new body panels on and things like that. The heavier stuff will come later since I am just using it for the race cars and track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 we have a 90 from harbor freight flux and done well with it .mainly light duty but have not had any problems with doing what we needed .. .we built many cars with that size over the years and some have been in really really hard hits and stood up to the challenge .it has been used by a few racers at cts this year using generators ..so 120 should be just what you will need for your car .just make sure you use a heavy cord when you using away from the socket .other wise it will get hot and and drop amps .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketdog15 Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 You have to watch out when you buy welders, because the lesser priced welders have a smaller duty rating. So say you buy a 40% duty rating machine and you want to weld for a couple of hours straight it will keep tripping the reset. When that happens you just have to wait until the machine resets itself. Also, a mig welder can be hard to use at the track if it is windy. The wind will blow your shielding gasses away, and you will have to use flux core wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford27 Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Ive been using my hobart mig 135. (I think) for s bout 10 years. I love it. Its one a few cages nd a few track repairs. Should do all you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardheadted Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Ive been using my hobart mig 135. (I think) for s bout 10 years. I love it. Its one a few cages nd a few track repairs. Should do all you need Yeah, the hobart was what I was looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloutpc17 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Really any 110 might is good. If you aren't planning on have a gas system then make sure you get flux core wire. Flux core isn't bad, you just have to put more heat to what your welding. I would say Hobart or Lincoln just because parts are available for those models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast18 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 You are better off staying away from using flux wire unless it's a real good machine. Wind will have an affect on the shield gas but you can usually get around that problem. I've had small migs that were great. Spend a few extra buck and get a good one. Hopefully when you are at the race track you won't need the welder all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardheadted Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Ok, sold a shed I had out front and part of the deal is a lincoln workhorse 120v welder with face shield. Next 2 questions are what wuld be a good generator? Also has anyone painted their car with one of the elec. spray painter from HF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 A 120 volt mig welder and cages should not even be in the same sentence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer52 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I had a miller 135 110 volt....when I welded .095 you could cut it open and see the metal fused 100% on the inside....now...wouldn't use a cheap 110 machine....but a good one can do the job...just make sure everything is clean before you start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorboy Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I have used the Lincoln Weld Pac 3200 HD for years and have never had an issue with welding tubing. I would suggest to not use an extension cord longer than 25 feet or you may notice some issues when welding. I think I paid $350 for mine several years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardheadted Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 What I got is the Lincoln Weld Pac HD.. I got what I wanted in cash for the shed but talked the guy into throwing in the welder and a helmet.. Going to try it out by this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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