MiG Welder for $700

[DWBOX2000]

Anyone have any suggestions for a good Mig welder for $700 or less? Looking to use to patch some panels on a couple cars.
Thanks.

[Bob Kontak]

Get something with gas even if it's 110V.

Good? $750 for the best 220V Lincoln MIG at Home depot.

$1,300 for a comparable Miller at a dedicated welding store.

[DWBOX2000]

I dont have 220 in garage.

[scott540]

Just got a lincoln handy mig from home depot. Does flux or gas. 110v for the garage. Even after buying a tank and gas, still well under $700. Welding patches on an old e30

[craigster59]

I've got a like new Lincoln 175 Pro Mig w/ cart I've been trying to sell for $500. But I'm in So Cal and it's 220v.

Looking on "Offer Up" there seems to be a few 110v setups for $350-450.

[aigel]

I have an old Lincoln Weld Pack 110 set up with the gas kit and a small bottle. Really all you need for sheet metal. I bought it new 20 years ago. I have welded roll bars, fencing, oil cooler mounts and other larger things with it too. Not sure the equivalent, but IMHO you can't go wrong with the Lincoln hobby models.

[rfuerst911sc]

Hobart is a sister division of Miller . Similar features and quality but less money . I have the Hobart 130 which is a 110 volt mig . I have used it to weld flares on a Porsche 914 to every day projects.

Also don't rule out buying used , there are deals out there from guys that have finished projects or just need the money. Visit local welding retailers, the ones that also sell the gas . You need the gas anyway and they may have a deal on new or used .

[WolfeMacleod]

You'd be surprised at what you can find at estate sales. Especially those that have a lot of tools.
Check your local area.

www.estatesales.net

[David]

My boss who's an ex-welder is happy with his harbor freight mig welder.

[T6andT]

I have been very happy with the Eastwood 135. 110 volts and great for panel and rust work. Have done a couple of 911’s with no issues. Got a cart from Harbor and using gas.