Quote Originally Posted by hj308 View Post
Mate what sort of money would you pay for a mig like that or an entry level mig good enought to carry out repair work. I imagine you also have to rent to gas bottle??
Depends on what you want to weld with it..... If you are only doing panel work then there are plenty of cheap migs around that are up to the task. I have a cheapy (around $250) that is light and easy to transport and runs fine from a standard 10 amp power socket. Great for rust repairs on panels... especially when I have to take it over to a mates place to repair their rusty projects...... no good for heavier material as they will overheat quickly on the higher amps needed and cut out....



The one GTS got is a ripper for general all purpose welding.... good for panel work as well as heavier welding jobs...

I have a bigger portable??? (bloody heavy) Mig that I use for welding steel handrails, steel house posts, awning frames ect.... the nozzel is a little large at times for some of the tighter spots to weld in car panel work but will go all day without needing a break...



With both Migs I always use gas..... can't stand using gasless wire as it spatters too much.

The best welder I have found for panel welding is the Henrob oxy torch... you can weld really thin material with it along with stainless and cast material. The Henrob is a little hexy for an oxy welder at around $600 for the kit... you then have bottle hire and gas refills on top of that.