# Recommend me a welder

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [May 19, 2011, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-welder/258472 "2011-05-19T10:36:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 19, 2011, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-welder/258472/14 "2011-05-19T12:13:16Z")

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> [@I hate Rings, I sure would wear this one though.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-rings-i-sure-would-wear-this-one-though/42326/5):
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> its not the end of the world to go 110, it is nice to be able to use it wherever you want.
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> I built my whole rig using a 140 amp 110 mig (used 220 for a few parts) and after 3 years of abuse and multiple rolls and rock impacts, i havent cracked a weld yet (and I do check them every year). I’ve had success with up to 1/4" thick material, you just need to prep well and take your time.
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> 110 will do alot, 220 will do it easily
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> i will say, get the biggest tank of argon you can manage. running out mid project BLOWS

THIS I need a 110 machine to weld a dumb thing in my driveway and my 220 doesnt reach and the thing welding doesnt move until I weld it! so its extension cord and 110 to make a few tacks.

I wish they made a good 180 class machine with dual voltage. i would buy that tomorrow.

Clean metal, proper bevel, maybe even a little heat from some torches and you can get good welds with an underrated machine.

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