[TheForge] mig welders???

[Rafter Lazy C]

My personal opinion is that as long as a welder lasts, (years and years
usually) I would go for the infinite adjustment if I could afford it.  I
have a welder without that and the 4 steps it has don't always get exactly
the heat I want.

Rick Crawford, Patriot at  Rafter Lazy C
Home of Rick's Forge and Lem the Wonder Mule
email = rafterlazyc@tbcnet.com
home page = http://www.tbcnet.com/~rafterlazyc/
Rochelle, Illinois, USA


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph Macey" <ralphmac@usmo.com>
To: "The Forge" <theforge@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 10:22 PM
Subject: [TheForge] mig welders???


> I'm in the market for a small mig welder.    I had a 160 amp import that
> worked great for 10 years but quit on me the other day.  I do mostly small
> stuff with the mig (big I use stick). I'm looking at Hobart & Miller both
> have 175amp.  I see on the Miller it has infinite heat range.  This seems
> nice but is it worth $150. more?  Anybody have any comments?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ralph Macey
> Wood 'n Iron
> Warrenton, MO