Anybody ever use Northern Tool welder?

[GYow]

Considering buying Northern Tool welder. It seems to have great reviews. Mostly want to use for floor pan work on my 69 Mach 1. Any thought pro/con?


Northern Industrial MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 22-135 Amp, Model# MIG 135 | Wirefeed Welders | Northern Tool + Equipment

[sixteenpushrods]

Save for a real one or look for used on your local craigslist.

[LynnBob 65 Mustang]

Spend an Extra $180 and get at least a Hobart 140 Handler MIG.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6073_200306073
I know several people that come into my work place and say they have and use this model and they love it. I have it also I just got to wait until the weather gets warmer so I can work out in the garage to use it.
It is more then you will ever need to do work on your car.
Lynn

[retrovanishpt]

My friend has one from them (older version) and it works great for light work and "car guy" use. He used it for his street rod and no problems. Good price

[lemonshindig]

Alright, I'll see if I can pass on this deal to a VMFer.

You'd be much better off going with something name-brand. They're most likely more reliable, more tested, and easier to get parts for.

Your link is for an off-brand at $300 plus shipping. I checked shipping to my zip and it was $30. So now we're looking at $330.

I just bought this a lincoln 115v 140amp with the same accessories and a 3 year warranty directly through lincoln for $400 with free shipping. To look into that:

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3. When you get to ebay, look for the item number 300378451341, which is this auction ( LINCOLN SP140T MIG WELDER K2688-1 Reconditioned! - eBay (item 300378451341 end time Feb-14-10 14:01:38 PST))

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Thanks
-Matt

[retrovanishpt]

Thats a great deal IMO Wish i needed one

[JohnnyK]

Go with a name brand, trust me. And make sure the wire feed and amperage is infinitely adjustable.

[GYow]

Thanks for the responses. Might look into that Lincoln deal.