[AT] MIG welders- Thanks

[Scott Williams]

Wow, what a challenge, to bring back something so far gone, but a worthwhile
project!  You will get very good at MIG with that project.  Let us know how
it's progressing!  One benefit, you can probably get just about any patch
panels you need (the ones that aren't totally flat, that is, which most of a
Jeep is.)

Scott in Brighton NY

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Thanks to everyone for advice about MIG welders. You have opened my eyes up
to what I need. I should have mentioned that for heavier items I have access
to my brothers shop. He has a MIG, TIG, stick and a plasma cutter. I am
going to call the local welding supply house to see how he can help. I have
not welded in probably 15 years but I am sure it will come back to me. I
will keep everyone posted. 

I also wanted to let the list know why I need to MIG sheet metal. My
youngest son has the bug for old iron but not tractors. Instead he has
latched onto Willy's Jeeps. He found one locally that is the holy grail of
Willy's jeeps, a matching serial number 1942 Ford Script GPW Willy's. To say
it is in rough shape would be generous! It needs major sheet metal work and
the frame needs to be repaired. The Ford GPW's are very desirable and even a
non running engine is worth major dollars. Here are a couple links: 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h9xp8dykxbzgy1s/IMG_20151107_145434.jpg?dl=0 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ij9223l3wzinrna/IMG_20151107_145527.jpg?dl=0 

Jim Thomson
Rehoboth,MA 

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Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2015 10:44:29 PM
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Ivan, Thanks so much for your comments. Looking to buy a similar unit. It is
sure great to belong to such a diverse group of knowledgeable people. Thank
you! Joe Hardisky Ryman Farm, Dallas, PA. ( Still haven't got my MM335
assembled!) 


On Sunday, November 15, 2015 1:28 PM, Dennis Johnson
<moscowengnr at outlook.com> wrote: 



My Thermal Arc is a 220 machine that comes with a 110 adapter you can use as
long as you keep the weld amps down in the bottom third of the settings. 
The Miller auto set has a similar adapter. 
Getting a good 220 machine with one of these adapters will be your best bet.


Dennis 


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> On Nov 15, 2015, at 11:27 AM, Ivan <ivancou at windstream.net> wrote: 
> 
>> On 11/15/2015 7:43 AM, macowboy at comcast.net wrote: 
>> Does any one have any advice on what to look for when purchasing a MIG
welder? I am primarily going to use it for sheet metal repair and some light
duty repairs. An occasional 1/4" weld is not out of the possibility. Any
advice would be greatly appreciated. 
>> 
>> 
>> Jim Thomson
>> Rehoboth, MA
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> Consider 110 or 220 volts . 110 is all over 220 is not . But the 220 
> is much more usable because it can handle lots of different stuff .
> I have a Miller 180 that will handle over 1/4 " with multiple passes . 
> Something tha the salesman pointed out was that the miller had more 
> adjustments than the hobart . He had them side by side . The miller 
> has a chart inside the wire cover and shows different thickness of 
> metal with setings .Dont be scared off by seeing the rotary knobs 
> instead of a couple fixed positions . Being able to tweak those 
> individually is a great thing . A automatic helment is the way to go 
> and a good strong spot light behind you or off to the side makes 
> seeing very easy when the hood goes dark .
> The Miller will also hold a 10 pound roll of wire ,about $ 35 here . A 
> 2 pound of flux core will cost you about $16 , big savings ,and a lot 
> less time changing empty wire spools . The big spools make neat 
> holders for rolling up extension cords .
> Someone else pointed out the flux core is not a nice weld compared to 
> the solid wire with gas . Ivan 
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