welder question
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hobart also makes a very good welder and are made in the same factory as miller, but with slightly less quality parts. If you have the means to, go with something 240v. In the long run it will be a much better purchase. I myself have a hobart 190 mig and ez-tig 165, both are great machines and havnt missed a beat in the 4 years i've had them. If you search around you can even find factory refurbished units and save a couple bucks
Whatever you decide to go with, DO NOT GET IT FROM HOME DEPOT OR LOWES. Those two big box stores specifically have a different grade equipment even under exact same model.
Miller also makes Hobart.
Lincoln also makes Century.
Since you aren't a full-time welder I suggest...
http://www.hobartweldshop.com/refurb...obart-welders/
Miller also makes Hobart.
Lincoln also makes Century.
Since you aren't a full-time welder I suggest...
http://www.hobartweldshop.com/refurb...obart-welders/
Ive got a 130(ish) Hobart 110, We have the same in a miller at work. They weld the same. My Hobart is 10 years old and has ran 3 or 4 big argon tanks through it and countless pounds of wire with no issues.
Airgas had a killer deal on a 185(ish) miller last month,if it is still on. It would use either 110 or 220 volts and came with a free aluminum spool gun. Whatever you get go ahead and getsetup for gas. Much cleaner and easier to use
Airgas had a killer deal on a 185(ish) miller last month,if it is still on. It would use either 110 or 220 volts and came with a free aluminum spool gun. Whatever you get go ahead and getsetup for gas. Much cleaner and easier to use
I got a Lincoln 140. No problems going on 3 years now. Done exhaust, turbo stuff, brackets, bungs, grills, seats, and a welding table for a friend. Good little 120v welder for a DIY guy
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I just bought a Miller 211 from Cyberweld for $999 with a $200 factory rebate. They are closing out the original 211 to make room for the new ones. Very stout little machines that'll run on 120v or 240 and can also accept a Spoolmate 100 spool gun.
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I have a miller 180 autoset and a miller multimatic 200. If you think you'd ever like to start tig welding and if portability is important get the multimatic 200. It can mig, tig, and stick weld. It's an inverter welder(don't worry about the technology differences, just know an inverter welder is half the weight or less of a traditional welder). My dad has a big lincoln mig welder that has been going strong for 13+ years and never had anything but gun parts replaced, but I've dealt with Torchmate (owned by lincoln) and their customer service didn't impress me. I've never and probably never will buy a "bargain brand" welder, but if I did it would probably be a hobart.
Check out craigslist for deals man. Of course miller, Lincoln are the best but theres always deals to be had. I bought a "hot max 135" mig just for fun and for what it is it works damn great! No issues with it and it burns in just as good as any similar sized mig ive used before.
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Op, I purchased a 110v (for portability/ease of use) Lincoln from Home Depot nearly 8 years ago. I've welded up more exhausts then I could count on my hands and toes, fabricated all kinds of random crap, fixed trailers you name it. I love this little machine. I run Lincoln flux wire and correctly done can make a very nice weld. If portability is not a concern you can step up to the 220v model for a little more money and add a jug of gas and not deal with the headache of flux coating all of your welds. The above advice is from an x-welder, someone who made a living welding. So take that for what its worth.
Whatever you decide to go with, DO NOT GET IT FROM HOME DEPOT OR LOWES. Those two big box stores specifically have a different grade equipment even under exact same model.
Miller also makes Hobart.
Lincoln also makes Century.
Since you aren't a full-time welder I suggest...
http://www.hobartweldshop.com/refurb...obart-welders/
Miller also makes Hobart.
Lincoln also makes Century.
Since you aren't a full-time welder I suggest...
http://www.hobartweldshop.com/refurb...obart-welders/
Buy from wherever you can get the best PRICE. Ebay has people selling brand new machines 80 bucks LESS than lowes or home depot. That's where I bought my 180 Lincoln 5 years ago and it's been a great machine. Everything from thin sheet metal work to 5/16 plate and I have had no issues doing any of them.
My info came from Miller and Lincoln at multiple trade shows over the past 6 years, I rent and sell construction equipment including 180-400 amp welders. Of course, the manufacturers were trying to sell to and through me.... Only difference between a salesman and con man, the con man KNOWS he's lying lol
My info came from Miller and Lincoln at multiple trade shows over the past 6 years, I rent and sell construction equipment including 180-400 amp welders. Of course, the manufacturers were trying to sell to and through me.... Only difference between a salesman and con man, the con man KNOWS he's lying lol
