[Steve91T]

This is going to be my first welder. What's a decent welder on a budget? I just want to do some basic welding, like an exhaust.

110v please.


Also, that being said, I need to weld O2 bungs into my new headers. Should I weld them in before mounting the headers? Is there a bolt on option that would be easier?

This post has been edited by Steve91T: Aug 4 2017, 06:58 PM

[NOT A TA]

I have an older (7-8 years) Lincoln weld pac 3200HD that came from Home Depot or Lowes originally and a bud gave to me when he upgrade to a 220 V welder. 135 amp max and I weld stuff from thin sheet metal to about 1/4" steel. I preheat thick metal over 3/16" with a propane torch. I use it far more than a hobbyist and haven't had to do anything to it but replace tips in 5 years I've had it and it had seen a lot of daily use in a body shop before I got it. Works fine, no complaints. Don't forget to wear leather upper shoes.

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