Hobart Mig
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From: Hartsdale, NY
Hobart Mig There is a Hobart 130 AMP MIG welder in the Harbor Freight catolog for $325; it uses 115 volt current.
Is this a good deal?
I'd like to buy a 230 volt system but I woudl then need to new run circuts in the house ans it seem too much of a pain.
Is this a good deal?
I'd like to buy a 230 volt system but I woudl then need to new run circuts in the house ans it seem too much of a pain.
Hobart is a generally respected brand that is
easy to get parts for. I would take a refurb
Hobart over an import anyday (though, in this
day, you have to be sure that even an
"American" brand hasn't started badging
Chinese).
MIGs run lower voltage, more step-down than
stick boxes so 115V/25A might get you your
12V-24V/130A.
easy to get parts for. I would take a refurb
Hobart over an import anyday (though, in this
day, you have to be sure that even an
"American" brand hasn't started badging
Chinese).
MIGs run lower voltage, more step-down than
stick boxes so 115V/25A might get you your
12V-24V/130A.
Last edited by jimmyblue; Aug 16, 2004 at 10:48 PM.
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From: Hartsdale, NY
If it is a refurbished unit; the seller must disclose this fact under law. There is no such disclosure about this in the Harbor Freight catalog.
Question: Why should I care where the unit is manufactured; I'm just looking for the best value and I don't care if it is made in China, South America or Alabama?
Question: Why should I care where the unit is manufactured; I'm just looking for the best value and I don't care if it is made in China, South America or Alabama?
Originally Posted by robertbartsch
If it is a refurbished unit; the seller must disclose this fact under law. There is no such disclosure about this in the Harbor Freight catalog.
Question: Why should I care where the unit is manufactured; I'm just looking for the best value and I don't care if it is made in China, South America or Alabama?
Question: Why should I care where the unit is manufactured; I'm just looking for the best value and I don't care if it is made in China, South America or Alabama?
parts & supplies for the types of welders, that "real
welders" use - and the guys who do it for a living
tend to stick with the major brands, domestic models,
that they know they can get parts for. A circular
situation, but there you are.
You want new tips for a Miller or Lincoln gun, OK.
Find them at just about any welding supply - if
not on the shelf, at least the manufacturer's
catalog and they'll order it. The internal parts too.
If your New Progress People's Electric Machinery
Company unit happens to use one-off parts, good
luck. Unless they straight copied a Lincoln, which is
not a farfetched possibility.
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From: Renton Highlands
Originally Posted by robertbartsch
There is a Hobart 130 AMP MIG welder in the Harbor Freight catolog for $325; it uses 115 volt current.
Is this a good deal?
I'd like to buy a 230 volt system but I woudl then need to new run circuts in the house ans it seem too much of a pain.
Is this a good deal?
I'd like to buy a 230 volt system but I woudl then need to new run circuts in the house ans it seem too much of a pain.
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From: silver Spring MD
Originally Posted by robertbartsch
they just jacked up teh price to 425
I just bought the Lincoln 135T 120 VAC - I paid $440. it is not a bad unit but I was looking the units at Harbor Freight but started going for a better unit. I did buy the HF helmet auto darking and the tank from them also. A good deal 20 cubic feet bottle for $62.99.
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From: silver Spring MD
Originally Posted by robertbartsch
I think I saw Lincolns selling at Lowes; is this right?
I saw it Home Depot, I did not look at Lowes. I purchased at Sears when they had their 10% off day.
Bill
