What do you think of this welder for auto work?

[modernmagic]

http://cgi.ebay.com/DUAL-MIG-WELDER...hZ015QQcategoryZ46413QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

I am customizing my car and need to weld some sheet metal and some framework for fiberglass fender flares. Other then cars, the welder might be used for hobbies. I would never risk using it for anything structural and therefore do not need to worry about high amps.

1. Would you recommend buying this welder or should I stay away from this brand?
2. If so which brand do you hands down recommend?

Thanks

 

[shenion]

Funny, there is absolutely no mention of a brand name.

There are a lot of cheap Chinese MIGS on ebay. Basically throw-away machines.

Some things:

1. Does not come with regulator for gas.
2. Only 87 amp (may be fine for sheet metal.)
3. Shipping is $60
4. No brand name, there will be no parts or service.

In comparison, I picked up a Clarke 130EN:

1. 30 to 130 amp
2. 4 power settings
3. Included gas regulator
4. Only $29 for shipping.
5. Well known brand, parts/service available.

Including shipping it was $319. The cheapo you have listed is now at $260

There are several Clarke 125EN MIGs listed on ebay for less than this no-name one.

 

[modernmagic]

Where did you pay $319 with regulator included?

 

[shenion]

From WeldingDepot on ebay. I see he now has them listed at $300 + $29 shipping.

I got mine for $289+shipping.

WeldingDepot was great, unit was damaged by UPS. They shipped another unit before UPS returned the unit and settled with them.

Do a search on ebay for Clarke + MIG, the weldingdepot ones are there at 300, but there are some others lower.

 

[modernmagic]

I decided due to cost to buy the Lincoln 3200HD from Home Depot (obviously). I called Lincoln and they said it was exactly the same unit as the 135t. It was $460 with a undercarriage.

Anyways, the point of this post is to get any advice ahead of time, based on this unit, before I dive into sheet metal repair work on my 1973 Datsun 240z. I have zero wedling experience.

1. I plan on patching some rusted spots with new metal.
2. Installing 8" fiberglass fender flares and creating my own metal supports under the fender to make a stronger connection to the car.