I spent Sunday cutting out rusty spots on my samurai, and cutting panels to have welded in. I thought that would save some $$ when I drop it off to have it welded up. It needs rockers, and some patches in the cargo area & around the shifter.
Even though all he has to do is tack the panels in, the guy quoted me $500.
I'm going to take that $$ and buy a mig welder instead. I want one that runs off 110v, as I want to be able to take it up to the cottage, to friends' houses, etc.
I'm thinking about this one:
Lincoln MIG-Pak 140
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444329 9189&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672983&bmUID=1192018112647
I think I can get it for $499... it was just on sale at that price a couple weeks ago.
Chris, is this the kind of welder you're looking at?
what say you, PPOT?