johnyac
Jan 25th, 05, 10:56 PM
This caught my attension.
Yea, I know, it not a Miller.
ClarkeŽ 185SG Mig 220 (http://store.weldingdepot.com/cgi/weldingdepot/WE6442.html?id=4bRgvzNm)
MARTINSR
Jan 26th, 05, 12:00 AM
I have never used one but I would say stay away from it. That spool of wire on the gun would be a super pain in the butt. Heavy, clumsy, I can't think of a reason for it for auto repair. Maybe climbing up on a fence or roof so you don't have to bring the whole thing up there or something.
A good old Miller 135 is the only way to go as far as I am concerned for general body repair. Need more amps, just go up to a bigger Miller.
sevt_chevelle
Jan 26th, 05, 12:11 AM
Wow and just think for only 30 dollars LESS you could have yourself a Miller matic135
Peter F.
Jan 26th, 05, 12:25 AM
It might be a good welder if you want to weld aluminum because of the spool gun. Why are you looking at a spool gun welder anyways?
For steel welding I would definately pass. You can get a normal Clarke 220V welder with cart, auto darkening helmet and regulator for about $480 or just the welder and regulator for $380.
Peter
540cutlaSS
Jan 26th, 05, 2:20 AM
Real good for aluminim, but is not a Miller.
daveseitz
Jan 26th, 05, 7:46 PM
I use a spool gun at work and with a 1# spool it does get heavy. If I wanted a dedicated Aluminum setup that might be an option. But for general welding no. The spools of wire go fast and are more expensive in small spools. Buy from a local rep and get parts and service there. Mail order or special order parts for equipment blows.