Just wondering if anyone has used the Eastwood MIG for 299?
MIG Welder 110VAC/ 135A Output
Might come in handy for quickie repairs at home without hauling the wreck into the shop. Got a lot of spot welding to do on floor pans, trunk, apron etc.
Thanks
Just wondering if anyone has used the Eastwood MIG for 299?
MIG Welder 110VAC/ 135A Output
Might come in handy for quickie repairs at home without hauling the wreck into the shop. Got a lot of spot welding to do on floor pans, trunk, apron etc.
Thanks
I'll add, if it's anything like the TIP tools model I bought for hobby work, it's probably fine for using in our hobby. I have owned my "no name" mig for 15+ years. Outside of cleaning it (wire feed hose) once in awhile, it's been a great asset. The nice thing about the newer well units, is the automation they have with respect to the heat and wire feed settings. This is especially important with our thin sheet metals. You plug in the metal gauge, it automatically adjusts. At least it gets you closer to the correct setting when new to the craft.
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IF its a brand name like Hobart or Lincoln go for it. I have had a Hobart for 10 years and its great to have in the garage. start collecting scrap metal and nothing seems impossible any more. Its like caulking with metal - lots of fun. Sheet metal takes lots of practice, very easy to blow through.
I have a video we are editing right now for the Mig 135 vs. a Lincoln Mig Pak 10 to show they are equivalent units.
Also we offer a 3 year warranty and the chance to try the welder for 30 days with a hassle free return policy if you don't like it.
Lastly, all consumables (tips and gun parts) are identical the mosfet style used in Lincolns, so you can get all of those normal parts at any local welding supply store.
While not having any firsthand experience with the Eastwood unit, I can say that I would not consider buying one, simply because I don't know who/what/where it's made. Economy level house brand tools never really worked for me.
I've personally used the Lincoln Weldpak welders and they are excellent units. One company I used to work for used six Lincoln WP175 in a production environment (8hrs/day, + OT) with no problems for several years.
If I were a noob and in the market for a welder, I'd be be starting at a minimum budget of $500 and get a name brand unit (Century, Miller, Lincoln, Hobart, etc) from a local business that you can go in, try the welder and drop it in the trunk of your car if you like it.
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Keep looking. I bought my Lincoln SP140 MIG factory refurbished with a 3 year warranty and all the goodies for $400 shipped. That was an ebay transaction. That seller may still be around, I'll see what i can dig up.
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I had a cheaper welder, sold it and went to a local welding shop and bought a Lincoln. Salesman was very knowledgable.it was nice to walk in and try it out. I'm not the best welder so he gave me a lot of tips that have helped in practice once I put it in the trunk and brought it home. One more thing is I know now that my lousy welding isn't because of my welder.
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I know this thread is a few months old. I bought one off of ebay and have played with it a bit. Overall, the price was right and it looks to be well made. I had to modify my hydraulic clutch mechanism with it a few days ago and my first few welds were excellent.
I am pretty experienced after welding my 68 Fastback back together with my old Lincoln Handy Mig. If anyone is interested, I can post some pics of the welds that I make with it. Internally, it looks a lot like the similarly sized Lincolns and Hobarts that are sold at Home Depot, Lowes and Tractor Supply. The gas regulator and hose connections are nice and heavy duty, rather than the hose clamps and barbs on my old Handy Mig. I bought because of the Eastwood name and the fact that they are backing it up with a 3 year warranty.
I know this thread is a few months old. I bought one off of ebay and have played with it a bit. Overall, the price was right and it looks to be well made. I had to modify my hydraulic clutch mechanism with it a few days ago and my first few welds were excellent.
I am pretty experienced after welding my 68 Fastback back together with my old Lincoln Handy Mig. If anyone is interested, I can post some pics of the welds that I make with it. Internally, it looks a lot like the similarly sized Lincolns and Hobarts that are sold at Home Depot, Lowes and Tractor Supply. The gas regulator and hose connections are nice and heavy duty, rather than the hose clamps and barbs on my old Handy Mig. I bought because of the Eastwood name and the fact that they are backing it up with a 3 year warranty.
Good to hear some real life experience! Also want to mention that we over a 30 day hassle free return policy... so try it for 30 days, if it fails or isn't what you had expected, you call us and we will take it back. Simple as that. Post up some photos of your work, I'd love to see what you've got going!
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eastwood 110 mig...anybody used it?
