[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

[mikedamageinc]

I've been using a 110v Lincoln from home depot for about ten years and it's been great. It was the best one they had at the time and can up to 5/16". I don't do too many critical welds, mostly exhaust and random brackets but it's been great. Definitely go for a MIG because your will continue to do more, it's been super addictive for me. And welding my own stainless exhaust using the trimix gas was awesome.

I do have buddies that have been satisfied with the harbor freight welders for light duty stuff too, but you might as well get a good one first off.