Mig welding is one of the easiest to learn, but the trick to using a mig welder is knowing the different settings used on the welder for the metal you are welding. There are different speed settings for the wire feed and heat. Some of the cheaper models are don't use gas and they plug right into a standard 110V outlet like the one you are looking at. I have used a migwelder for more than 20 years (mines a Walker) and its one of the better investments I've made. I basically taught myself to use it through different jobs I had in the past. Most of them will have straight forward instructions on how to set it up for what you want to weld. Once you use it you will wonder why you didn't get one before. BTW, make sure you get a good face shield, heavy welders gloves and maybe a welders aprin. Been burned a few times and its not a pleasant experience. 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -----Original Message----- From: OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 12:37:08 -0600 Subject: [MBZ] OT - MIG welders
Anyone have an opinion on these? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=6098 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=6271 I'm thinking one might be useful - but have only ever done oxy/acetylene welding. Is MIG welding something you can learn by doing, or should one take a class? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ _______________________________________ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___________________________________________________ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
