Hi...
I have a small (85 amp) Dayton MIG that I use for little projects around the house. I have access to a free source of thicker steel (mostly around 1/4 inch / 6 mm) and am considering upgrading to a MIG in the 175 amp range. I was considering the Lincoln Weld Pak 175 HD. I can get a brand new one right now for US$ 375.00. Since I already run the Dayton with shielding gas, I have the tank, regulator, etc.
Does anyone have any experience with the Lincoln Weld Pak 175 HD? You can find the specs here: http://content.lincolnelectric.com/pdfs/products/literature/e7354.pdf. I don't know if I buy the assertion on their web site that using unshielded wire (albeit heavier unshielded wire) will allow the welding of much thicker material. Has anyone else heard this? Why wouldn't I be able to do the same thing using a heavier MIG wire with shielding gas?
Any comments are appreciated.
I have a small (85 amp) Dayton MIG that I use for little projects around the house. I have access to a free source of thicker steel (mostly around 1/4 inch / 6 mm) and am considering upgrading to a MIG in the 175 amp range. I was considering the Lincoln Weld Pak 175 HD. I can get a brand new one right now for US$ 375.00. Since I already run the Dayton with shielding gas, I have the tank, regulator, etc.
Does anyone have any experience with the Lincoln Weld Pak 175 HD? You can find the specs here: http://content.lincolnelectric.com/pdfs/products/literature/e7354.pdf. I don't know if I buy the assertion on their web site that using unshielded wire (albeit heavier unshielded wire) will allow the welding of much thicker material. Has anyone else heard this? Why wouldn't I be able to do the same thing using a heavier MIG wire with shielding gas?
Any comments are appreciated.