Lookin into getting a mig
#11
Re: Lookin into getting a mig
is there any difference from the 3200 hd and the sp-135t other than oneis sold at home depot and one isnt?
I still havent had anyone clarify this, when u say like 1/2" is iffy, does that apply to welding two 1/2" plates together or welding a manifold bend to a 1/2" flange?
righty now im trying to decide between buying a welder and an hf bandsaw or full coilovers and camber kits(currently on stock)
both will happen eventually , but just need to decide which dto do first
I still havent had anyone clarify this, when u say like 1/2" is iffy, does that apply to welding two 1/2" plates together or welding a manifold bend to a 1/2" flange?
righty now im trying to decide between buying a welder and an hf bandsaw or full coilovers and camber kits(currently on stock)
both will happen eventually , but just need to decide which dto do first
#12
Re: Lookin into getting a mig
[quote=cberman ]
Well, 115V would be really convienent, so maybe the hobart 140?[quote]
I'm pretty sure that you can go higher than the 140 and still run off of 115v power.
I don't know that I'd call it better or worse...but it's a quality machine, at a much nicer price. Don't worry about getting stuff like the hood. The ones that come with them are ---- anyway. They're not worth $5. As for a regulator, probably every machine you buy that has gas abilities will come with one.
It does NOT mean that you can get a piece of 1/2" plate and penetrate all the way through it with no bevel. What it means is that the machine has enough power to produce the heat it takes to run a smooth bead ON that thickness of metal. For example, if you get a piece of 1/8" plate and have the machine turned all the way up, you may burn through it. If you take a piece of 1" plate, with same machine settings, it may not even be hot enough to make a bead that will stay on the plate when hit with a chisel.
Keep in mind that, like with any products, manufacturers tend to stretch the truth on their claims for advertising purposes.
Well, 115V would be really convienent, so maybe the hobart 140?[quote]
I'm pretty sure that you can go higher than the 140 and still run off of 115v power.
Originally Posted by cberman
is the hobart a better welder or is it recommended beacause of the price difference? the lincoln comes with some supplies (mask i think and regulator) so it evens the prices out a bit
Originally Posted by cberman
I still havent had anyone clarify this, when u say like 1/2" is iffy, does that apply to welding two 1/2" plates together or welding a manifold bend to a 1/2" flange?
Keep in mind that, like with any products, manufacturers tend to stretch the truth on their claims for advertising purposes.
#13
Re: Lookin into getting a mig
penetration shoulb be plenty on any of these for a 1/2" flange, right?
According to Hobart's site, http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/mig/ the 140 is the biggest 115 they make.
I think the 140 seems like a good welder for my needs and will be a good starting point. is there any reason why i shouldnt get a reconditioned unit? $390 seems like an awfully nice price
So i figure 390 for a welder, HF bandsaw 120 (ive heard they can be had for 150 in the store - 20% coupon), hf auto darkening helmet (~40-50), good bandsaw blade (~20), misc items(find somewhere that rents argon tanks, welding gloves?, wire wheels?, wire brushes?) I dont have a compressor, so will a wire wheel on a drill work okay for cleaning metal?
According to Hobart's site, http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/mig/ the 140 is the biggest 115 they make.
I think the 140 seems like a good welder for my needs and will be a good starting point. is there any reason why i shouldnt get a reconditioned unit? $390 seems like an awfully nice price
So i figure 390 for a welder, HF bandsaw 120 (ive heard they can be had for 150 in the store - 20% coupon), hf auto darkening helmet (~40-50), good bandsaw blade (~20), misc items(find somewhere that rents argon tanks, welding gloves?, wire wheels?, wire brushes?) I dont have a compressor, so will a wire wheel on a drill work okay for cleaning metal?
#15
Re: Lookin into getting a mig
I have a HH140 and am very happy with it. I have done some exhaust work as well as built and installed some subframe connectors with it. I leased a gas bottle (C17 at the time) C25 now and used 0.030 wire. 1/8" thick material is easily within the limits of this welder.
http://members.shaw.ca/rlemke/subframes/
No critiques of my welds. :P
http://members.shaw.ca/rlemke/subframes/
No critiques of my welds. :P
#16
Re: Lookin into getting a mig
towartds the end of the week i should have a pretty large sum of money from work coming in, and i found a reconditioned hobart 125 for 250. is the 140 worth the additional 150? i could really care less about looks and this will be my first time ever welding. I was thinking i would give a manifold a shot maybe, also some suspension bars, etc. nothing too serious, more just for the experience
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