Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Alright... i am fed up with looking for a trailer that will fit my needs! I am ready to build my own!

TSC 5x8 is L channel and cheap

HF is 4x8 cheap and C channel

Redtrailer.com 5x10 is boxed steel but $700 with shipping.

So now i am looking to purchase a welder read a few books and go to a training course on welding at the local vocational college.

I need recommendations on a good welder. I hate buying cheap tools that dont last. So i want a good welder in the $500 range (If that is possible).

Thanks All!

Also i need contacts for getting axles! The dexter seems to be the axle of choice?

Cgray....this thread might be of some help...Doug

http://tnttt.com/viewto ... ght=welder

Also check Rich's list, or sdtripper2's index in the above header to find axle info...Doug

I have 2, a Lincoln "arc" welder (220) and a Lincoln Sp135 plus (110) welder (I built my trailer w/ the 135)...of course the 135 provides superior looking welds as all wire feeds tend to do; and I think you'd MUCH prefer it's ease of learning, you probably wont need the class... $20 worth of steel will "teach yourself", build something simple w/ simple butt and lap joints before you tackle miters, overhead, fillets, etc...anyway on the 135.. it does have it's limits. 1/4" is pretty much MAX on good burn, so you might consider a 175 or bigger if you're going to be working with big steel...all depends on your bank account. The 135 w/ cart, wire, gloves, helmet, tips, etc. should come in at about $800-$1000, plus your bottle (I have an 80# and that last a long time; and get 75/25 mix); The welder alone w/ just enough to get you started will probably be in the $650 range I'd guess. I got mine from a local welding house as I like to support the little guy over the chains. I bought the welder and built my own cart, it was good practice before I hit the "tasks". Now, if you have the bank...you might look at a bigger one that will accept a spool gun, etc...but you're going to be in the $2500 range and HEAVY...I like my 110 model for portability, but the arc is the one I use on the farm for the heavy stuff. Lincoln, Miller, etc. are good brands; personally I'd shy away from the HF or any off brand/discount/cheap models just because of a "budget", a good tool is usually cheaper long term, and a welder is a long term tool in my opinion...and try to find one that has infinite control..the sales guy will know what that is. Also...any welder needs a good grinder companion; I have a Milwaukee 4" and I've been more than satisfied with that too. ENJOY YOUR NEW TOY.