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welding issues?

i would like to invest in a welder for motorcycle pipes/mufflers what is the best economical but good enough welding machine. is it MIG ? TIG ? please help

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Since mufflers and pipes are stainless steel a TIG welder would be the best choice, it's all depends how much money you have to spend. A mig welder is a little less pricey and does a good job. a tig welder is good for bench work where you have more control and can be a little more precise and get a more attractive weld but for out of position work the MIG would be my choice

  • Wade S
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    you need a 110 volt mig weld witch can be bought pretty cheep ,for what your wanting to do get one that you can run with sheilding gas and use 25/75 gas.for exhaust I suggest .25 or.20 mild steel wire . I have a 110v hobart (which is now owned by miller).ican can run it5 gas or gasless.but with gas you get a stronger cleaner looking weld.and with .25 or.20 wire burn through is less likely on thin metals such as exhaust pipe tig is pretty exspensive setup but is the best.

    Source(s): mechanic/and welder
  • 1 decade ago

    A 110 volt mig welder will do fine for your purposes and they can be bought for a couple hundred dollars.It can use an inert gas or flux core wire.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    tig is for heavy duty welding and mig is for soft

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  • 1 decade ago

    tell me what a MiG is and a tig is and then i will take a guess lol :D

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    my dad has a miller

    && it works great!

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