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cigweld transmig 135 - any good?
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:10 pm
by one_waz
im going to be taking on the triangulated 4-link shortly and am looking at buying a mig for the welds, what do people think of the CIGWELD transmig 135 for $850? is it worth the money/ is it big enough for the job?
cheers
waz
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:18 pm
by bigcam
probably need more grunt than 135 amp, especially if welding links that are 2.5mm + in wall thickness, look for something up to 200amp.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:37 pm
by bogged
bigcam wrote:probably need more grunt than 135 amp, especially if welding links that are 2.5mm + in wall thickness, look for something up to 200amp.
and theres H E A P S of threads on Migs...
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:35 pm
by ausyota
You really want to aim for around a 200amp minimum.
Anything below that is a bit handyman/hobbiest oriented.
I have a CIG Transmig 220 and it has been awesome, well worth the dollars.
Apparently the price on MIGs is likely to drop soon due to new invertor models coming out so if you can wait you might find some bargains.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 3:35 pm
by mhgill
You are a handyman / hobbiest aren't you? Your not going to be using all day everyday in the trade.
I bought a cigweld 165 for $800! Its a great welder, will do 3mm no worries.
I wouldn't get the 135. 165 is gas/gasless, has lower amp control (thin metal) is fan cooled, better duty cycle and more settings.
Get yourself a trolley and a bottle and your set. Was doing some rust repairs on my fairlane earlier today actually.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:43 pm
by one_waz
yeah i would like a higher ampage welder but i am looking at buying one from bunnings as i have a heap of vouchers to spend and the 135 is the biggest without special ordering and paying top dollar, would the 135 be enough for welding brackets to diffs, chassis etc?
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:50 am
by Mudzuki
one_waz wrote:yeah i would like a higher ampage welder but i am looking at buying one from bunnings as i have a heap of vouchers to spend and the 135 is the biggest without special ordering and paying top dollar, would the 135 be enough for welding brackets to diffs, chassis etc?
Just remember, the special orders counter will also match prices, check the industrial catalogues in your area, and they will beat these.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:37 am
by hammey
one_waz wrote:yeah i would like a higher ampage welder but i am looking at buying one from bunnings as i have a heap of vouchers to spend and the 135 is the biggest without special ordering and paying top dollar, would the 135 be enough for welding brackets to diffs, chassis etc?
no.....
i actually gave my 135amp to a mate to work around the house and bought a 240amp unimig for my car.
cheers smitty
