Best MIG for a $1000

   / Best MIG for a $1000 #11  
When I first got my Lincoln V350-Pro with spool gun. I was playing with it to see what it could do. And record the settings. This is 16-GA aluminum. I got it welded, but I would much rather do this kind of work with Tig.
 

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   / Best MIG for a $1000 #12  
The spool gun for my TA 181i was under $300 whereas the Miller 30A with Wc24 controller for my other TA and Miller was close to $1500 MSRP.

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Terry
 
   / Best MIG for a $1000 #13  
My iPhone ap only allows me to post one photo for some reason:(.
Here's the Miller 30A spool gun. I still think the Nothern Tool Hobart Link I posted is worth considering.
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That's a Miller Maxstar behind the spool gun. The controller is mounted lower on the cart. Terry
 
   / Best MIG for a $1000 #14  
Here's a 1/8" mig weld. Can't even remember which spool gun or welder, so please don't ask me to recall the settings. Getting old sucks. I should think to document things like Shield Arc.


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Terry
 
   / Best MIG for a $1000 #15  
WOW! That is a very nice Mig weld on aluminum Terry! :thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
   / Best MIG for a $1000 #16  
WOW! That is a very nice Mig weld on aluminum Terry! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks, SA, fortunately for me, as mentioned my iPhone ap won't allow me to post the other crappier looking welds. :)

Terry
 
   / Best MIG for a $1000 #17  
Thanks, SA, fortunately for me, as mentioned my iPhone ap won't allow me to post the other crappier looking welds. :) Terry
Same issue here! Post your sentence and 1 photo then edit add photo post repeat till all your pictures are on!

PITA I know but works

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   / Best MIG for a $1000 #19  
Same issue here! Post your sentence and 1 photo then edit add photo post repeat till all your pictures are on! PITA I know but works Sent from my iPhone 5s 64Gb using TractorByNet

Hey thanks, Eric! Now I need to figure out why the app on the iPad mini tells me to 'log in' and when I try the screen goes complete black. :(

Terry
 
   / Best MIG for a $1000 #20  
We all make them, no need in posting pictures! :D

My daughter once pointed out to me that it was a good thing I didnt make too many 'perfect' welds as I'd waste too much time admiring them. :(

Terry
 

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