new mig advice

[Dave J]

I want to buy a MIG - Need INFO !

Hi, i'm in the process of buying a new mig and was looking for feedback and any reviews. Can anyone help? My choices so for are:

Sealey Professional MIG Welder 185Amp 230V with Euro Torch with spot timer

Butters 170A Mig welder 240V

Butters AMT 1800

MAXISTAR 180 (e-bay)

Any criticism welcome

Many thanks

Dave

 

[Haze]

portamig 181

 

[cobminor]

You need to come up with your intended use for the advice to be any use.

 

[malcolm]

The Portamig is certainly worth considering - it's in the same budget range (and I have one so they must be good ).

What sort of work are you planning to do with the new welder?

 

[Dave J]

Sorry, should have put that in my original post, long day !

It will be used for home use. From welding Fiat tin to Landrover chassis, gates, railings, etc. Whatever I need to make !

Looking for something that will weld 6mm plate in a single pass.

My budget is £400 max. These 4 machine fit in my budget.

 

[cobminor]

I have just done the welding research thing and you should save a bit more money and buy better for what you need. I have never heard of Maxistar but suspect that it is a far eastern product. Sealey are only for unknowing beginners, Butters are not the units they once were. Unless you can get a good 2nd on eBay try and get a Portamig 181. I would have had a 215(?) if I had not found a goodie on the bay.