[94cobra69ss396]

Originally Posted by enkeivette

My neighbor has made some stout pieces for his Ranger with a 120v mig, I wonder what the amp rating is.

Check and see. I know that a 90amp will only do 1/8.

[blackax]

If you turn up the heat all the way up and go slow you can do 1/4th your just gonna need to stop and let the welder cool down.

[94cobra69ss396]

Originally Posted by blackax

If you turn up the heat all the way up and go slow you can do 1/4th your just gonna need to stop and let the welder cool down.

Do you just turn the wire speed down a little then so that it doesn't pool up on top of the metal?

[blackax]

Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396

Do you just turn the wire speed down a little then so that it doesn't pool up on top of the metal?

I turn down the speed and move slower

[Chuck]

Adam,
Ill get you set up for 240 if you want just let me know.

[enkeivette]

Originally Posted by Chuck

Adam,
Ill get you set up for 240 if you want just let me know.

I want to be able to use it anywhere, so I'm sticking with 120V. Thanks though!

[enkeivette]

Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396

Check and see. I know that a 90amp will only do 1/8.

It's rated to 3/16.

[big_G]

Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396

Most 120v mig welders are only good for up to 1/8 mild steel. That's too thin for any suspension work.

I vote for saving up for a good welder. I recently bought my second mig, a Millermatic 180. Cost about $750, but will last a lifetime. Does anything you can throw at it. If needed, make up a 30 foot extension cord to reach the dryer or range plug. Next option would be a Millermatic 140, which works on 120v.

[Chuck]

Keep in mind 240v will be cheaper to run and practice with . Let me know.

[blackax]

Originally Posted by big_G

I vote for saving up for a good welder. I recently bought my second mig, a Millermatic 180. Cost about $750, but will last a lifetime. Does anything you can throw at it. If needed, make up a 30 foot extension cord to reach the dryer or range plug. Next option would be a Millermatic 140, which works on 120v.

I spent 70$ on my 50 ft extension, its the best accessory I every bought for my welder. I vote for a miller aswell, they will never die. My welder is older then me and still works like new.