Need takes and Recomendations on a good Home Mig welder:

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Unless something has changed I believe Mig over Tig is best for the homeowner,, right?
I'll be welding stuff like shock mounts on trailer frames ect.
So far looking at Lincolns and Millers but don't want to buy too much or too little of a welder.
The Clarke looks like an excellent line too.
Any specific mod numbers and brands appreciated.
Any takes?
Thanks.

[Classic Daycruiser]

Check Harbor Freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf
I have not had any trouble with mine. They have a few models

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Thanks, good take.
Forgot all about Harbor Freight.
I'll check them out.

[Jbb]

I have had a Solar mig welder for 20 years....use it every week...cant kill it...at the same time I bought mine....a friend bought a Daytona mig for less ...he uses his as much or more than I do mine....and he has had no problems either.....If you are planning to paint any of the stuff you weld...avoid flux core wire, and use c-25 shielding gas instead..
Daytona (http://www.daytonamig.com/miglineup.htm)

[Nubbs]

I have a 110V Miller and a 220V Lincoln. The Miller seems to be made better. I use the Miller as much as I can. I only use the Lincoln for the thicker stuff.

[YeLLowBoaT]

Bigger is always better... Something to thing about is the amp draw some welders have, it would really suck to buy a killer welder only to find out that you don't have enought room in your box for the breakers. I've gotton more then one call for that.

[Ryphraph]

What's your price range? The Miller Passport will run well on either 220 or 110 and is moblie @ 45 lbs. It can run on internal CO2 tank or with an external tank. It's a bit pricey though...
Ryph

[NuckinFutz]

I have a Miller that is now ten years old and is the equivalent of the current Miller 252. I have used it to weld the cage on an in dash stereo (making custom mounts) up to half inch plate for my truck winch mount. I use .035 wire and CO2/argon mix and have been happy as hell. It runs on 220. Might be overkill for some, but like engines in boats, go as big as you can afford ( you can always turn it down).

[Konabrent]

Millermatic 175.....A man and his MIG welder...it's a beautiful thing!!!

[OGShocker]

Millermatic 175.....A man and his MIG welder...it's a beautiful thing!!!
Ditto!!!