eehsnab2 Posted October 13, 2004 Report Posted October 13, 2004 Just wanted to know some information about the 110 snap-on. I know snap-on is a great product but I hightly doubt that they make there own welders. I am wondering if the lincoln 135 is an equal product. I can get a lincoln around here for $450 (which is my budget). I can get the snap on for $450, newer black banshee plastics, mint stock shocks, and my stock rear wheels and tires. The snap on also comes with a cart, filled bottle, and a 20 lbs spool. What do ya guys think? Quote
racer Posted October 13, 2004 Report Posted October 13, 2004 (edited) i like this one. its the SP-135. $400, simple to use. good starter machine. but my next will be a Millermatic 251 Edited October 13, 2004 by therail Quote
locogato11283 Posted October 13, 2004 Report Posted October 13, 2004 weve got a miller mig wirefeed and a miller tig wirefeed. they are both sweet welders. i only wish i knew how to use the tig welder i think the lincolns are pretty good. i didnt even knowthat snap on made welders so make your own choice. Quote
bansheebrat Posted October 13, 2004 Report Posted October 13, 2004 Snap-on over-rated and over-priced, go for the Lincoln Quote
checkster Posted October 13, 2004 Report Posted October 13, 2004 I have a Lincoln Sp135 plus......never let me down yet and works very nice for the price. check Quote
racer Posted October 13, 2004 Report Posted October 13, 2004 I have a Lincoln Sp135 plus i wish so bad that i would have gotten the plus package. Quote
United Pot Smoker Posted October 13, 2004 Report Posted October 13, 2004 im some what of a a welder and i never heard of a snap on. sounds like like "logos" you snap them together. id go with a lincon. if i couldnt afford that id go with a miller. if i couldnt afford that i would work over time and save my lute. dont waist your time with a crap welder. unless your welding napkin holders. but seriously if your gonna trust your life with your welding ability i would first get a decent welder then lead how to ley a decent bead. thats all i know. im not an enginer but i can tell you what weld will hold what, just by the experience i have with it. whats do i know. Quote
racer Posted October 14, 2004 Report Posted October 14, 2004 I have the lincol sp-175 pro bastard........... Quote
Gargamel Posted October 14, 2004 Report Posted October 14, 2004 Go with the Lincoln. Snap on welders are to pricey!!! If you like Miller and don't want to pay for the name get a Hobart (they're made by same people with the same insides) Always look at what gauge it will weld up to and get one that will do more, or you won't be happy with running it full heat all the time. If you can, get a 220. The 110 are ok but if you do alot of welding wait and save for the 220. my 2 cent Quote
KGL Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 (edited) I agree with Rail , the lincoln is the better machine and the company is proven. Just make sure you get the gas conversion if its not included , welds better than the "gasless" wire. And hell, you get the welder make your own cart! good 1st project . I may be wrong but I think that unit welds up to 1/4" so if you want to go build bulldozers you'll want a 220v unit as Gargamel said. But for smaller stuff like bodywork that is a great welder, be sure your fuse box can handle it ! Hey Loco, the tig looks intimidating but with practice youll be Jesse James in no time! Edited October 15, 2004 by KGL Quote
Gargamel Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 (edited) well like kgl said if all you do is body work (16gauge and smaller) then the 110 is good if you plan in the furture trying say = frame mods or custom work where you will weld 12 gauge to 1/4 in. then you'll be happier with the 220. Go to a welding supply store and ask to demo a machine, most will let you. Then see what the diff is. and I do agree that flux core sucks and you'd be better off with a co2 set up. Don't let them sell you a argon/co2 mix setup if your just a hobbist welder it won't be needed for normal use. my toy Edited October 15, 2004 by Gargamel Quote
racer Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I agree with Rail , the lincoln is the better machine and the company is proven.Just make sure you get the gas conversion if its not included , welds better than the "gasless" wire. And hell, you get the welder make your own cart! good 1st project . exactly. and that was actually my first project. KGL, you have one of your own? Quote
KGL Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 Not yet rail , Ive pretty much got free reign on the mig and tig at work so I do my govt. projects there on the weekends. Quote
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