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Old 12-05-2019, 10:45 AM   #7
Desert1957
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Re: Welder question and recommendations

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust View Post
I used to have a 120V Miller, and now I got a 220V Hobart.

Personally i will never go back to 120V unless i just need a small welder again. On anything 1/8" and above the the 220V lays down such a flatter weld since it is able to burn better into the metal.

You can do frames with 120V, and I have with no issues 10 years on. You maybe just have to to 2-3 passes to get the proper weld. Since it can not get the metal truly hot enough for fusion
Thanks, this is the kind of info I need.
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