I was wondering if I needed a MIG welder to do the rear wells of my CRX or if I could use an ARC welder. I don't have the money to spend on a MIG but could afford the ARC stick welder. If it's just for body work will it work???


Modified by timntam at 6:52 AM 8/7/2005

 

Mig welding is arc welding.

 

haha he means stick welding. i used to call it that. mig will be better for that stick weldning isnt really meant for thin sheet metal, a light 110 mig welder will be perfect thats what those ones are for.

 

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I'm trying to provoke thought, but sometimes it doesn't work well.


I agree. Stick welding for auto body is a big mistake! If that's all you plan to do, get the cheapest Hobart Handler 110v machine, with flux core wire, and it will work great.

 

i knew my pos 110v wirefeed will come in handy for something

 

I just recently orderd a stupid arc welder b/c I just wanted somehting I could make a cage/ICpipe, Downpipe with but Im kinda thinking geting a mig wouldhave been a better Idea, I just gota cheap ebay arc welder soo i didnt really expect much but i guess im wondering what ur guys opinion on this is which kinda welder is more usefull/can i be used for the kinda stuff im doing?