Welding 101
JK Enthusiast
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From: San Diego
I agree with rutdigger. Im using a Lincoln 125 (about $450) and you would be surprised what it will do. 1/4" isn't a problem, just take it slow. Also, make sure your running it on a bigger breaker (30 amp) or so.
JK Freak
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From: Mission, BC
hey JeepHound i just picked up a Lincoln Stick welder (nothing fancy), Solar Helmet, 2 Pounds of rods and a chip Hammer off Craigs List last weekend for $300 Cash its the samething i used it to build the rear cargo basket in my JK .. 
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JK Jedi
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I payed $550.00 from Sears.
I all ready have my gussets installed. I can't afford an expensive The Miller 211 is $1239.00 and It can't handle 1/4" like the Hobart can. The Miller 212 is $1992.00 and it's welding max is 3/8".
The Hobart is a Miller made welder and can weld 1/4". Besides I do not have a 220v outlet in my garage. I would also venture to say none of my friends would have one either. I made my decision based on the fact I could take this to any friends house and make a repair if need be, also the hundreds of reviews I've seen where 99% were recommending this welder. I'm a noob when it comes to welding and I need a basic unit. I'll let you all know how it works for me.
3 friends have responded to me over the past few hours. all of them are journymen welders with over 10 years expereince..
example they told me: To weld the EVO gussets on the Dayna 44's and rock sliders ontpo the frame you should be using a 220V mig welder to achive a solid no hassle weld.. they all recommended the miller 211 or 212.. if thats not available they said go to Lincoln 216... they are so expensive... i dont think i can afford to do this.. i may have to look at renting
example they told me: To weld the EVO gussets on the Dayna 44's and rock sliders ontpo the frame you should be using a 220V mig welder to achive a solid no hassle weld.. they all recommended the miller 211 or 212.. if thats not available they said go to Lincoln 216... they are so expensive... i dont think i can afford to do this.. i may have to look at renting
The Hobart is a Miller made welder and can weld 1/4". Besides I do not have a 220v outlet in my garage. I would also venture to say none of my friends would have one either. I made my decision based on the fact I could take this to any friends house and make a repair if need be, also the hundreds of reviews I've seen where 99% were recommending this welder. I'm a noob when it comes to welding and I need a basic unit. I'll let you all know how it works for me.
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JK Freak
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From: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Originally Posted by bondsy
I payed $550.00 from Sears.
I all ready have my gussets installed. I can't afford an expensive The Miller 211 is $1239.00 and It can't handle 1/4" like the Hobart can. The Miller 212 is $1992.00 and it's welding max is 3/8".
The Hobart is a Miller made welder and can weld 1/4". Besides I do not have a 220v outlet in my garage. I would also venture to say none of my friends would have one either. I made my decision based on the fact I could take this to any friends house and make a repair if need be, also the hundreds of reviews I've seen where 99% were recommending this welder. I'm a noob when it comes to welding and I need a basic unit. I'll let you all know how it works for me.
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JK Freak
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From: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Originally Posted by rutdigger
Dude, you can weld the EVO gussets with the 110 Hobart. I do it all the time and it's a very solid weld. Look at it like this..when you ask this type of question you are going to get ALOT of peoples opinions on what THEY like best. If you ask a mechanic that has been doing the job for a while on his choice of the best tool for the job he will most likely tell you the BEST of the BEST tool to get it done. Thats because he has tried all the others and has settled on that type of tool. Now, if you ask him what is the cheapest tool to get it done then you will get a much different answer. The Hobart 135/140 110V welder will do exactly what you are wanting it to. We used this welder in an industrial setting for repairs on things that can not break down and it did just fine. I will completly disagree with anyone that says you need 220V to get the job done. Is it better-Yes, can you get the same results with 110V Mig with gas-Yes...good luck with your choice bro.
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What's the best way to learn to weld?
What's your plan to learn technique? I really want to learn to weld so that I can do some basic repairs and fab, but when I looked at the city college options, the list of welding courses was a mile long - not sure which ones I'd need, or want, to learn the basics for jeep work. I'd still get critical work done by experienced shops, but it would be great to have some skill for trail repairs or monkeying around with garage fab projects. Thoughts? Find a friend or take a course? Which course for Jeep addicts like us? 
JK Freak
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From: delaware (north)
im not sure about what the terms are for the welding classes but it would be best to look for anything that teaches mild steel with a mig unit.
but really mig or even flux is soo easy you dont really need a class, just some self taught practice.
but really mig or even flux is soo easy you dont really need a class, just some self taught practice.
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JK Freak
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From: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Originally Posted by LizardPizza
What's your plan to learn technique? I really want to learn to weld so that I can do some basic repairs and fab, but when I looked at the city college options, the list of welding courses was a mile long - not sure which ones I'd need, or want, to learn the basics for jeep work. I'd still get critical work done by experienced shops, but it would be great to have some skill for trail repairs or monkeying around with garage fab projects. Thoughts? Find a friend or take a course? Which course for Jeep addicts like us?