1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Worth? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tls/d/miller-welder-thunderbolt/6668519806.html

 

I'd grab it.

 

Or this? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/tls/d/thermal-arc-161-stl-tig-stick/6667932571.html

 

I'm the last person that will endorse multiple use machines. I'm also the last person to endorse TIG welding. I can think of very few opportunities to TIG weld on our Toyota's. If you want to TIG weld, get a TIG machine. If you want to MIG weld, get a MIG welding machine.

MIG welding has so many uses. I'm very good MIG welder, but I don't have enough time to master TIG welding.

These are my thought and opinions. YMMV

 

I just need a decent welder to work in my tacoma. Im open to options

 

I'm the last person that would want to buy a used welder. I know a few people who've had good results buying used ones, but I know quite a few that have gotten properly rooted in the wrong way.

 

That Miller unit will serve you a lifetime.

 

Its set up for stick. Is that any good for working on tacomas

 

Oh, shit! I'm sorry, I thought that was a MIG welding machine. I take back my endorsement. It is not really a good machine for welding on Tacoma's.

Skip it.

Sorry again.

 

So whats a decent welder thats not stupidly expensive

 

The sticker on the front gives lots of confidence in This machine https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/d/kgb-kx125-shifter-kart/6668739498.html

 

MIGMax 215

The HF welders are now a game changers. These are very high quality that have a warranty that is better than Miller, Lincoln or Hobart.

These are so good that I predict that they will force the price of the big three to start to be more competitive.

 

That's so awesome

 

Have you used this?

 

Yep. Buddy of mine bought one after he asked me to check it out. Just looking at the quality while in the store convinced me that it was a good unit. At that time I had not used one, but was so sure it was a good unit I okayed the purchase.

I wish these were available when I was starting out. I could have bought 3 of these for the 1 Miller I have.

 

That gives confidence. Thanks, ill look into it

 

There are tons of YT vids on these as well. All are very positive.

 

33x12.5x15 and I want to know just how that is fitting when I can't go larger than 265/75/16 without cutting and hammering away. WTF. Doesn't look like he did any trimming at all. just those aftermarket flares which I guess could cover up any modding but the plastic in the wheel well sure does appear to be OE.

 

Just cut and hammer, don't be a girl

 

faaaawwk I can get a NIB Detroit for the rear of my truck for $400.