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I had some money burning a hole in my pocket. The 131 still works well....but the unit is mainly plastic...I see some issues with pieces breaking off potentially.
Don't get me wrong, the 131 is kick-ass but I have been toying with the idea converting a 120vac flux core version to 24vdc....and if it would even work. I have been thinking about this ever since I bought the 1999 red TJ brand new.
Well, I now know it works well. It's possible to get the MIG100 on a real sale for 70 or 80 bucks.....and order 2 SLA 12 volt batteries for 30 each on-line.
The 131b is no longer available from harbor freight($299).....I checked last year and the it can be found on the internet for about 500~600. ZUK [/quote]

I'm not surprised you burnt a hole in your pocket, with your welding shorts on!! Were you wearing flip-flops, too? LOL <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />