I am looking to purchase a MIG Welder for my boyfriend for his birthday. He is a professional welder now, but wants to be able to do fun projects and odd jobs in his free time. He will possible use it for anything from making lawn sculptures to fixing up his car.
Wondering what the best brands are out there, what he will need to be able to do some welding in a home shop, and which stores to purchase from (located in the Toronto, Ontario area)?
2007-01-03 08:19:11 · 2 answers · asked by H* H 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
If your Boyfriend is a professional welder? then you should be looking for a name brand (Miller, Lincoln, Hobart) machine. It should be at least a 220 volt welder (household current) It should also have the ability to weld with different wire sizes .023 .030 .035 up to .045 with the right rollers installed and use shielding gas (Co2/argon mix) That way he will be able to weld sheet metal all the way up to 1/2" plate. With the right options in time he could add on a spool gun to weld aluminum as well.
If you have time? research your gift.....and get the best deal possible. If you have a local welding supply company? Give them a call and see if they might have a used or returned machine. Most reliable companies will still honor a warranty if applicable and also be there if there are any questions.
Hope this helps.....sounds like he is a very lucky guy.
GeorgiaHyway
2007-01-03 10:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by Hyway 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Lincoln is very good and has a wide variety.
2007-01-03 10:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by fordcoupe96 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋