I know it's been asked a thousand times but I'm buying my first MIG and I'm looking for recommendations.
The thing is, unlike a great many people on this Forum, I'm not looking to do auto body repairs. Most of what I'll be looking to weld is material probably between 3 and 6mm, primarily mild steel though there will be some alloy as well. I am limited to a single phase machine, and at least for the time being, a 13amp supply. There are plans to put in a bigger supply in the future which will allow me to operate a larger single phase machine so what I'm probably looking at is something to do the job for the time being.
So what I'm after is a good quality machine, I don't need problems with my welding just because I limited myself to the cheapies. At the same time I don't want to pay top whack as I expect that the next machine I buy will be the one that will last me years and years.
Thoughts, recommendations???
Bruce
The thing is, unlike a great many people on this Forum, I'm not looking to do auto body repairs. Most of what I'll be looking to weld is material probably between 3 and 6mm, primarily mild steel though there will be some alloy as well. I am limited to a single phase machine, and at least for the time being, a 13amp supply. There are plans to put in a bigger supply in the future which will allow me to operate a larger single phase machine so what I'm probably looking at is something to do the job for the time being.
So what I'm after is a good quality machine, I don't need problems with my welding just because I limited myself to the cheapies. At the same time I don't want to pay top whack as I expect that the next machine I buy will be the one that will last me years and years.
Thoughts, recommendations???
Bruce