Welding equipment

[bnam]

https://www.cruxweld.com/welding-cutting-equipments/tig-250/

I could use inputs on either of these machines - single phase or 3 phase versions. Do the specs seem ok?

There is also a 200A version, would that be enough?
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[esde]

Never heard of that manufacturer, so I can't comment on quality. But, what about service if something doesn't work correctly?
200A is more than enough for anything you need to do restoring a car, IMO
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[bnam]

[Lie2me]

New to welding, thoroughly searched this topic.

My handy mig will not feed, I believe I've narrowed it down to the liner. Hoping for some assist before I pull the liner and take it to AirGas.
From my understanding, they are universal; cannot find verification. Will order Lincoln if required, but I'd rather procure one locally without
the cost of shipping--$10 to ship a $16 part hurts my soul.

Thanks in advance.

Will the Harbor Freight VULCAN MIG Gun Liner (0.025 - 0.045 In.)
work with a Lincoln Handy Mig (Code Number:10919, 11205)
[Item #11 Liner PN: S25351-50]

[tehillah1]

I'm kinda new to welding myself...been learning through research and grinding. I've got a thread over in the Oval forum... The 'Ol 55.
I've found some gems of info here on TS that have helped me along. I'm trying to accomplish what needs to be done with what resources I have. Currently only a Millermatic 175 so no TIG or spotweld, studweld capabilities. And self teaching/learning how to weld through what I can glean from anywhere I can get the info.
I recently watched this video for some insight into MIG welding body panels that just really helped me see the difference between TIG and MIG and where the applications differ...this guy's body work skills are top notch, everything from fabrication to dent repair...all of which I need to learn to get my old bug back on the road. Maybe someone else will find this useful. It's a little over an hour long with some fabrication, TIG and then MIG panel welding. The MIG welding portion begins around 52:30.


Link

[Semper Gumby]

My "handy me down" 30+ year old Lincoln welder finally sh*t the bed. Since I rarely weld anything thicker than 3/16" and am a mere hobbyist at it, I selected Eastwood's MIG 140 (120v - inverter technology) which replaced its 135 series system. I had the dedicated 20 amp line already so it was plug and play for me.

Not too shabby for a value / affordable MIG. Plus, I liked the 3-year warranty which beat a few other systems I considered.

If you're a hobbyist at it and don't want to break the bank welding the VW - Eastwood's 140 might be a good pick.

Lotos plasma cutter (R) and Eastwood MIG 140 (L)

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"If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" - John Wooten

[Semper Gumby]

My "handy me down" 30+ year old Lincoln welder finally sh*t the bed. Since I rarely weld anything thicker than 3/16" and am a mere hobbyist at it, I selected Eastwood's MIG 140 (120v - inverter technology) which replaced its 135 series system. I had the dedicated 20 amp line already so it was plug and play for me.

Not too shabby for a value / affordable MIG. Plus, I liked the 3-year warranty which beat a few other systems I considered.

If you're a hobbyist at it and don't want to break the bank welding the VW - Eastwood's 140 might be a good pick.

Lotos plasma cutter (R) and Eastwood MIG 140 (L)

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"If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" - John Wooten

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[NJ John]

Anyone have a Amazon Yesweld tig welder. They start at $100 for a 145 and go up from there.
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[SparksLP]

Any good reason to step up to the Eastwood 180 from the 140?
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[johnnyvw164]

"Project Farm" did a nice comparison video of welders, from (IIRC) around $150 all the way up to $2200. He had a professional welder do the actual welding so the opinions seem to be valid. The biggest take-away for me is that the cheap welders had a narrower range of capability, i.e either they could do thick stuff or thin stuff better, but they didn't have the range of capability the $2200 welder had.

[Busstom]