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Originally posted by javierb14
i just prefer the gas because it comes out "prettier"  u dont have to scrape off all the slag like u do when u use teh flux. a good starter mig setup with gas shouldnt cost more than $500.00 (this includes the bottle, gas, cheap helmet, and wire) we have a lil hobart 135 MIG at teh house. it works pretty good for small stuff....up to 3/16" thick stuff. it runs on 110v and is rated up to 135amps IIRC. it came with a flux wire spool too, but ive never used it.
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500.00 DOLLARS!
Thats a lot of money to me. I was hoping to get started for 2 maybe 300 but yeah 500 would get me a nice little welder and then some.
I need a friend with a MIG so I can just borrow it when needed.