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Bump.....Quick question. I just ordered a magnaflow muffler and see that is 100% stainless steel. Will my muffler shop be able to weld the muffler to my regular steel pipes with no problem? is it going to be expensive? i am just under the empression that it is hard to do with a mig and thought tig welding it up might be expensive...honestly i dont know much so any info on this would be appreciated.

 

Won't be a problem.

 

okay...can it become a problem or did i hear wrong? why is it said to be harder?

 

Welding dissimilar metals can be difficult when the heat required to melt them is different. What it requires is skill to know how to deal with that.
Of course, your welder needs to know what type of filler material to use too.

There is always the risk of sacrificial corrosion (think of metals submerged in sea water) and unless you live where they salt the roads heavily, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

 

roger that thanks man

 

Can anyone suggest a good starter MIG welder? I'm taking a welding course right now and will probably pick up a welder this winter, but not sure what to look for. My price range will probably be around $3-400. I will be looking at craigslist, so some more expensive models that I can get cheaper would be cool too.

 

Any model of the Millmatic line is a good start are you looking for 110v or 220v?

 

Probably 110v, but I have 220v in my garage, so I might go that route.

 

For new product in your price range, the ability to run either will add to the cost. Money well spent.

Here's the Hobart collection from Cyberweld.

And the same for Miller.

Though they're new, you can get an idea of what's available and use that for your CL search.

 

Hmm, not bad. I will have to keep that one in mind. Thanks!

Thanks Ian, I want to pick up a halfway decent one so I don't just end up selling it in 6 months because it doesn't suit my needs anymore.

 

What's the school recommend? That might be your best bet.

 

Start here all .PDF downloads http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/bookspamphlets.html

What kind of welding are you getting into?

 

Can you run a 110 v welder in a regular outlet?

 

Yes

 

Big money good luck man.

 

Next welding project will be started wensday, skid plate to cover my Cat Converter. Itll be made outta 1/8 diamond plate and expanded metal for breather holes. Gonna be held on by 3/8ths grade 8 bolts. Gonna be on a first gen. Any suggestions or things i need to keep in mind??

 

been welding for around 8 years. No pro, just love doing it. This was my last project before moving to the west coast for work (welding more than ever now). The welder used on this is so old the service phone number is disconnected.

 

Hey Robert I have a Lincoln 125 that I have had for over 13 years and use it quite frequently. It does have a gas solenoid in it so If I ever want to run a shielding gas for like solid wire, I can. Flux core wire will give a little more penetration but is a dirtier running wire. It works good on dirty metal. Solid wire with shielding gas needs to be cleaned and prepped more so you do not get contamination.
A 110 welder is really handy and can do quite a few tasks but you will half to prep thicker metal to beable to run multiple passes as compared to running a bigger welder with a single pass. I use my 110 probably more than my 250 as it is easier to tote around and I can take it more places. They do make a little bigger welder now than what mine is and it will work even better. Just remember if you buy one from like Home Depot or Lowes that they sell Lincoln welders but not all of them will have a gas solenoid valve in them to run a shielding gas. It is best to find a welder that has the solenoid already in it as most likely you will not beable to add one down the road.

 

X2 on the Hobart, I have a Hobart 190 and love it