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Still Doin Time
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nokesville, Va.
Posts: 8,225
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MIG w/argon gas for sure to start with. You should get an entry level 220V like Miller's 180 series that has auto-adjust for heat and speed; very helpful when starting out. It's heavy-duty enough to do most fab work and enough quality that it will last. They are under $1200 w/o accessories. Later you can ad the TIG.
Of course there are cheaper 'boxes' from big box stores but you really do get what you pay for. BTW - I much prefer the "blue" boxes over the "red" (Miller vs Lincoln)
Lastly, invest in a large window / auto darkening helmet. Good ones start @$160 and up. They pay for themselves quickly.
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'15 Dodge - 'Dango R/T Hauls groceries and Kinda Hauls *ss
'07 Jeep SRT-8 - Hauls groceries and Hauls *ss Sold
'85 Guards Red Targa - Almost finished after 17 years
'95 Road King w/117ci - No time to ride, see above
'77 Sportster Pro-Street Drag Bike w/93ci - Sold
Last edited by asphaltgambler; 07-29-2014 at 12:31 PM..
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