Information Needed

[paladin]

Post $ 1.......I am in the process of restoring a 1987 P1800 Volvo which is in need of body work and a bit of chassis work......I have never used an electric welder (only a bit of oxy/acetaline a long time ago.....I would like to purchase a good welder for this project but dont want to outgrow it .....not planning to build the Eiffel Tower just yet ......I have seen the Lincoln and Miller welders but the Plasma welder/cutter can hopefully allow me to cut out the panels I need and then weld newer ones in place.......looking for your expert opinions on just what I should purchase...thanks...Randy

[everlastsupport]

If you are doing body panels, floor pans. I would look at a mid size MIG and a Plasma cutter. We have a new MIG140 coming in (if not already in) that will run 110 and 220 volts AC. That will keep the heat low but allow thicker weld 1/4" range, better with multi-pass. Depending on your budget and amount of cutting a day, a Super Cut 50P or Power Plasma 50. I prefer the Power Plasma 50 IGBT line.

If you are looking at TIG, we have a ITIG185, AC and DC. ITIG 200 is another good choice, just no AC (aluminum). Both are to the point just gets the job done type machines, in other words, not a ton of feature you might not use and great prices.

If you plan on some more advanced projects and aluminum, etc. We also have multi-process units like Power Pro 205, 226 and 256. Here you get a TIG and plasma (and stick) all in one machine. You have to change lines and torches, but it fits the budget, gives a lot of feature and take up less space in your shop.

Best to call in to the sales office and punch in ext 204 or 203 and chat a little for better information.

[performance]

Our new MTS series, the 160 and 200 will allow you to mig tig or stick right off from one unit, though no AC tig.