Need a welder recommendation

MikeJP · Jan 11, 2023

I need a recommendation on an electric welder for small, minor, non-structural projects.

Immediately I have a need to weld a bolt onto a wheel-lock lug nut for nut removal. Other uses might include making (non-structural and non-critical) brackets to mount electronics or lightweight hand tool fixes/fabrications. The setting is non a commercial one, instead it's for do-it-yourself mini-projects and fixes, less than 1/4-inch steel thicknesses.

Would a flux-cored wire feed welder meet these needs?

Needs to be 120 volts or less.

Thanks -

Mike

White six four · Jan 11, 2023

EASY MIG® 140

The Easy-MIG® 140 wire feeder welder is setup for gas-less flux-cored welding or gas-shielded MIG welding.

www.lincolnelectric.com

I picked up one of these 3 years ago and haven't had any problems with it. I dont use it that often but it sure comes in handy when needed.

Wild one · Jan 11, 2023

White six four said:
EASY MIG® 140

The Easy-MIG® 140 wire feeder welder is setup for gas-less flux-cored welding or gas-shielded MIG welding.

www.lincolnelectric.com

I picked up one of these 3 years ago and haven't had any problems with it. I dont use it that often but it sure comes in handy when needed.

My little Lincoln 140 is going on a dozen years old now,and has seen a fair bit of use.It's still a good little welder when you use gas. If you're just a hobbyist welder ,you can also pick up one of these little cutting torch kits,you don't need a contract to fill the bottles,is it's best selling feature.

Lincoln Electric Port-A-Torch Kit with Oxygen and Acetylene Tanks and 3/16 in. x 12 ft. Hose, for Cutting Welding and Brazing KH990 - The Home Depot

The Lincoln Electric Port-A-Torch Kit allows you to cut, weld and braze all in 1 lightweight carrying case. The kit is designed to be easily carried to the site and features a high-impact frame. As supplied

www.homedepot.com

DILLIGAF · Jan 11, 2023

Miller 140 is great and you can pick one up for cheap on the used market
The price of gas fill now is insane. paid 255 to fill my little tank.

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White six four · Jan 11, 2023

I got my 140 new for $449. Around me farm and fleet has it on sale a lot.

$255! Holy! I paid $38 to refill my little tank but that was last spring. Not looking forward to when it runs out.

Wild one · Jan 11, 2023

White six four said:
I got my 140 new for $449. Around me farm and fleet has it on sale a lot.

$255! Holy! I paid $38 to refill my little tank but that was last spring. Not looking forward to when it runs out.

Canada pricing,lol. Last time i filled my pair of bottles for my little mig was before Covid,and the little bottles then set me back $55.00 each Canadian.I'm scared to see what they'll cost me on the next fill though

Dinky · Jan 11, 2023

Vulcan harbor freight weldera are pretty damn good for the money.

Travelin Ram · Jan 11, 2023

I have a 20 year old Miller 120v flux or gas mig that has served me well. I have built a lot of stuff with it in the last two decades.

I‘m not so sure <1/4” and locking lug nuts are the same use case. Would it make a solid enough weld on the nut? Maybe.

A nut extractor would make short work of that for a lot less money.

GTyankee · Jan 11, 2023

I sold my Mig Welder, Miller Arc Welder, two sets of bottles, 1 large set & a set that was about 1/2 sized.
Sold them about 3 years ago, i had just had the bottles certified
Sold it all to a Fireman that lost his house in a fire, he was living in his combo garage/ work shop

4xdad · Jan 11, 2023

I have used my 220 wire feed to build my rock sliders and topper lift and spare tire carrier you don’t need a 220 machine I just have one I have a plasma cutter too I love it flux core wire feeds are great to learn with

4xdad · Jan 11, 2023

You can get little welders cheap get one and burn some wire

Cableman · Jan 11, 2023

Yes weld has some real nice stuff, i have the older blue flux core welder, think it was on sale for 125. Has a higher duty cycle then most of this size.

135AMP 110V Gasless MIG Welder

YesWelder FLUX-135 welder provides perfect gasless welding, suitable for 0.30” & .035” flux core wire. With IGBT Inverter, only 15lb, portable and lightweight, suitable for any Do-It-Yourself, Maintenance, Repair, Metal Fabrication, and Hobbyist project. Features Synergic MIG-provides...

yeswelder.com

4xdad · Jan 11, 2023

The best welder is the one you can afford start small and cheap get a better one when you need it/ can afford it

star_deceiver · Jan 11, 2023

Amazon alphabet special. Works quite well!

Wild one · Jan 12, 2023

star_deceiver said:
Amazon alphabet special. Works quite well!
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We need more pictures of the trailer.That's impressive for a little 110 volt mig

danielmid · Jan 12, 2023

Do you have access to a Harbor Freight? The Titanium flux has pretty good reviews, or Tractor Supply has a little Hobart that has good reviews also. Both are fluxcore though and really can't be upgraded to gas mig.

Runaround · Jan 12, 2023

A flux core wire can be used on any wire feed as long as you have the right ripe size to allow for the bigger wire diameter. Flux core welds are supposed to be stronger than a standard wire feed.

4xdad · Jan 12, 2023

For a beginner a 110 flux core is good no tank to fill the welds dust need a little more clean up

star_deceiver · Jan 12, 2023

Wild one said:
We need more pictures of the trailer.That's impressive for a little 110 volt mig

Stick. Used 3/32 7018 and never tripped duty cycle or the 15A garage outlet breaker. I don't use a welder at home too often so I didn't see the need to spend a fortune on something fancy.

Here's a thread hijack photo dump!

The trailer weighs about 1300lbs with 160lbs tongue weight. It rides on a brakeless 3500lb axle, 1250lb springs, and 145R12 load C tires with an 80mph speed rating. The steel is part recycled tent trailer frame and 3/16x2" angle. The springs are mounted to two 1x2"s welded together to 2" square runners. It's fully insulated on 6 sides. The bed is a 60-80 queen.

Wild one · Jan 12, 2023

star_deceiver said:
Stick. Used 3/32 7018 and never tripped duty cycle or the 15A garage outlet breaker. I don't use a welder at home too often so I didn't see the need to spend a fortune on something fancy.

Here's a thread hijack photo dump!

The trailer weighs about 1300lbs with 160lbs tongue weight. It rides on a brakeless 3500lb axle, 1250lb springs, and 145R12 load C tires with an 80mph speed rating. The steel is part recycled tent trailer frame and 3/16x2" angle. The springs are mounted to two 1x2"s welded together to 2" square runners. It's fully insulated on 6 sides. The bed is a 60-80 queen.
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Now that's awesome. I like the fact you put it all together yourself,way to go. :waytogo:

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