Re: TIG or MIG?

Posted by shinyribs on Jul 07, 2015; 5:52pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/TIG-or-MIG-tp4057475p4057501.html

I've got a 90 amp 120v Lincoln here at the house. It hasn't come off the shelf in about 10 years. I put it there about 3 months after I bought it. Granted, 120v welder technology has come a long way since then. But, to be honest, I have seen a 120v welder that was worth the savings over a 220v unit yet.

As far as the cost of a 220v circuit. You're looking at about $8-10 for a circuit breaker, $6 for a receptacle, and roughly $0.50/ft for wire. Just saying. ;)

I saw a guy on YouTube that had a smaller 120v unit trust was producing amazingly clean and smooth welds. But he was fiddling with the polarity to make it happen. I'll see if I can find that video when I get in.

But, as usual, I'm with Tools. Gas is king IMO. And 220 makes a huge difference. I always hate to see someone save money on their first welder by buying a gas-less welder, then a few months later they are spending again for a bigger machine. :(