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Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln #1408301 03/24/13 10:09 PM 03/24/13 10:09 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 82 Sacramento, California R retiredguy OP member
retiredguy OP member R Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 82 Sacramento, California	I want to upgrade my welder from a 70 amp 110 Lincoln to a good 220v machine. I have been looking at a Lincoln 180 for 600.00. I also saw an Eastwood 175 amp w/ a spool gun for 500.00 with free shipping. Has anyone here used the Eastwood machine? The reviews make it sound like a good value. Which one do you guys think is the best for the money. Thanks for any input, Larry

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: retiredguy] #1408302 03/24/13 10:19 PM 03/24/13 10:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,816 Alton, IL D Dakota_Don master
Dakota_Don master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,816 Alton, IL	i use the lincoln pro mig 175 220 volt mig.. i have had it for 10yrs now, i like it

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: retiredguy] #1408303 03/24/13 11:45 PM 03/24/13 11:45 PM
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 197 Nor-Cal L loaderpro member
loaderpro member L Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 197 Nor-Cal	They are all pretty good welders. Personally I use Miller mig and a squarewave tig that work very well. However if you are getting this for race car fab stay away from spool guns, the get heavy and are tough to use in tight places.

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: loaderpro] #1408304 03/25/13 12:41 AM 03/25/13 12:41 AM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 902 Seattle, WA R rss super stock
rss super stock R Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 902 Seattle, WA	I'd go with the Lincoln. Eastwood welders are made in China. If it breaks while still under warranty, Eastwood won't fix it, they just send you a new welder. After the warranty is up, good luck.

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: rss] #1408305 03/25/13 12:55 AM 03/25/13 12:55 AM
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animal8324 member A Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 40 new jersey browns mills	I got an eastwood tig 200. Food pedal took a dive and they replaced it no problem. Original question. The lincoln is only 100 more. Go blue. Unless you need the spool gun.

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: animal8324] #1408306 03/25/13 10:21 AM 03/25/13 10:21 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL Commando1 master
Commando1 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL	Food for thought..... http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=41965

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: Commando1] #1408307 03/25/13 11:27 AM 03/25/13 11:27 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,585 md M mopars4ever I Live Here
mopars4ever I Live Here M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,585 md	I have a Lincoln and I`m happy with it. With all the bad experiences I have had with junk made in China. I only will buy Made in China as a last resort. I bought a $1200 Chinese made generator and it only worked a couple times and it fried the invertor. Due to the cost of repair it now sits there as a useless sitting stool in my garage.

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: mopars4ever] #1408308 03/25/13 12:06 PM 03/25/13 12:06 PM
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Diplomat440 enthusiast D Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 298 mt. pleasant, PA	i love my lincoln 175. do you need a spool gun? i was going to buy one for mine for aluminum, but was told mine wasn't set up for the magnum 100sg. i think the 180 is spool gun ready.

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: Diplomat440] #1408309 03/25/13 12:45 PM 03/25/13 12:45 PM
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bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	i picked this up on Craigs list for 800.00 bucks.you could weld a battle ship on 110 v.it also has 220v.we built an entire mud truck with this thing on 110v.it even makes me look like i know what im doin. 7640010-IMG_2230.JPG (707 downloads) Last edited by bonefish; 03/25/13 12:46 PM.

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: bonefish] #1408310 03/25/13 06:38 PM 03/25/13 06:38 PM
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62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	Quote: i picked this up on Craigs list for 800.00 bucks.you could weld a battle ship on 110 v.it also has 220v.we built an entire mud truck with this thing on 110v.it even makes me look like i know what im doin. Snap-on's name on it but I doubt they built it!

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: 62maxwgn] #1408311 03/25/13 09:14 PM 03/25/13 09:14 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 82 Sacramento, California R retiredguy OP member
retiredguy OP member R Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 82 Sacramento, California	Hi guys. Thanks for your input. I just ordered the Eastwood 175 220 volt mig machine. It seems like a good deal. The shipping is free and it comes with a spool gun. It was only $499.00. Now all I need it a bottle of gas and I will be ready. First project, built a welding cart.

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: retiredguy] #1408312 03/25/13 10:23 PM 03/25/13 10:23 PM
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F1Scamp mopar F Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 419 NY	I bought mine a few months ago. Love it so far. Haven't tried the spool gun yet, but soon... Work In Progress- 71' Duster F.A.S.T.- 10.36@130 Smallblock Record Holder.

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: 62maxwgn] #1408313 03/25/13 10:28 PM 03/25/13 10:28 PM
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bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	Quote: Quote: i picked this up on Craigs list for 800.00 bucks.you could weld a battle ship on 110 v.it also has 220v.we built an entire mud truck with this thing on 110v.it even makes me look like i know what im doin. Snap-on's name on it but I doubt they built it! who cares,this thing is KILLER,plus i doubt Snapon would put their name on a peice o junk,but what do i know im just a guy that bought a welder.

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: retiredguy] #1408314 03/26/13 10:13 AM 03/26/13 10:13 AM
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DynoDave master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN	Quote: Hi guys. Thanks for your input. I just ordered the Eastwood 175 220 volt mig machine. It seems like a good deal. The shipping is free and it comes with a spool gun. It was only $499.00. Now all I need it a bottle of gas and I will be ready. First project, built a welding cart. Let us know how it works for you. DynoDave Walter P. Chrysler Club - Great Lakes Region Member # 12304 1970 Plymouth Duster 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye https://wichargerguy.proboards.com/ 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: DynoDave] #1408315 03/28/13 03:47 AM 03/28/13 03:47 AM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 82 Sacramento, California R retiredguy OP member
retiredguy OP member R Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 82 Sacramento, California	I ordered the Eastwood 175 machine on Monday and I got it today(Wednesday). That's fast service. I got a 70cf bottle of 75/25 mix. Harbor freight has bottles,but I found that Fresno Welding had a better deal. $160($28.00 for a refill) and the bottle is mine. So if something happening to it or I need just a refill I am all set. I can't wait to try it. I had an operation on my foot, so I am having a hard time getting around, but pain and all I am going to do some welding very soon. Thanks guys, Larry

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: retiredguy] #1408316 03/28/13 09:52 AM 03/28/13 09:52 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,383 Az 69hemibeep pro stock
69hemibeep pro stock Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,383 Az	I'm getting ready to pull the trigger and buy a Lincoln. I noticed in the link above the Eastwood rep said their welders were designed and tested on site but glossed over where they are built. I do like all the other Eastwood products I have used in the past but I'm buying American. 1969 Hemi Roadrunner 2nd owner

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: bonefish] #1408317 03/28/13 01:23 PM 03/28/13 01:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,572 Jacksonville Florida elitecustombody pro stock
elitecustombody pro stock Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,572 Jacksonville Florida	Quote: Quote: Quote: i picked this up on Craigs list for 800.00 bucks.you could weld a battle ship on 110 v.it also has 220v.we built an entire mud truck with this thing on 110v.it even makes me look like i know what im doin. Snap-on's name on it but I doubt they built it! who cares,this thing is KILLER,plus i doubt Snapon would put their name on a peice o junk,but what do i know im just a guy that bought a welder. I believe Snap-on sells relabeled Lincoln machines

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: elitecustombody] #1408318 03/28/13 04:27 PM 03/28/13 04:27 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 82 Sacramento, California R retiredguy OP member
retiredguy OP member R Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 82 Sacramento, California	The salesman at Fresno welding told me that the Lincoln welders are now being made in Mexico and that Miller is the only name brand welder still made in the states. Larry

Re: Mig Welders Eastwood vs Lincoln [Re: retiredguy] #1408319 03/29/13 05:31 PM 03/29/13 05:31 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 902 Seattle, WA R rss super stock
rss super stock R Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 902 Seattle, WA	Quote: The salesman at Fresno welding told me that the Lincoln welders are now being made in Mexico and that Miller is the only name brand welder still made in the states. Not sure about all, but I know that some Miller welders are now labeled as "Assembled in the USA" because they contain some offshore parts. I'm planning to buy a Miller 211 mig or Diversion 180 tig, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. May contain some Chinese parts but at least I know the thing can be serviced instead of just replacing the whole unit. I still haven't bought into our throw away culture, so I continue to pay more for what I perceive to be higher quality stuff. To OP, best of luck with your Eastwood unit. I've heard some good things about them.

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