Decent but inexpensive welder (gas)

[FLG]

Hey Guys,

I figure i can have one for things around the house and small areas i want to do myself on the car. Can anyone recommend a inexpensive but decent welder? I dont want gasless.

[Silver R/T]

I got mine off of ebay years ago. It's weldmark 140 (it's by Hobart/Milller) and it's great welder. I don't remember exactly how much I've paid but less than what I would've paid locally.

[Rolling_Thunder]

I hit up my local craigslist and got a slightly used Hobart 135 for $250.00    came with a small tank on gas and a full spool of .035 wire...         

[FLG]

Looked on craigslist and couldnt find anything worth while, the search continues.

[gtx6970]

Same here, All I can find is gasless ( don't want ) used ones in the $750 and up range.

I wouldn't mind something in the $250 range , hooking it to 220 is not a problem either

[FLG]

Same here Bill,

A bunch of gasless and not at very good prices either 

[Silver R/T]

Have you tried searching ebay

[FLG]

Yep silver..nothing local thats worth while.

Craigslist comes up with nothing but crap as well.

[green69rt]

Try this, but read the reviews first,  I have no experience with this brand.  Pricew seems decent.

http://www.eastwood.com/review/product/list/id/5133/category/124/?p=2

[Chatt69chgr]

You may not want to spend this much but the little Miller 140 autoset is on sale now from BR Welder in Md. for $660  WelderSource out of Louisville, KY has it too.  I ordered my Miller from WelderSource.  Availability of parts down the line and consumables right now are important factors.  The Weldersource folks will match others legitimate prices.  I got my Hypertherm from them too.  Also, name brand stuff commands a better price when and if you decide to upgrade later or just sell. 

[41husk]

The Hobbart is made by Miller and runs a few hundred less for coparable models.

[Troy]

You can find the Hobart 140 brand new for not a whole lot of money. Check out Indiana Oxygen Company and Northern Tool on eBay for free shipping. Northern Tool has the Hobart 140 Mig kit for $487 right now. I have seen some Lincoln and Miller welders on Craigslist but, a lot of times, the prices are still higher than or close to what I could buy them new for. Lots are the Home Depot or Lowes branded units so you know they paid retail.

For what it's worth, I spent $230 to get the old Hobart 120 I'm using right now back in working condition so buying used isn't always a deal.

Troy