This welder any good?
01-31-2006, 06:47 PM
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This welder any good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/HOBART-HANDLER-1...QQcmdZViewItem
welding with gas ofcourse, will it work for making engine mounts and a manifold for my 300zx engien into s13 240sx swap? it says it can weld up to 1/4 inch. Im looking for a mig welder taht is good enough to do it but i cant seem to find one good enough, if someone knows what one they would use or would recomend and let me know that would be great, thanks.
welding with gas ofcourse, will it work for making engine mounts and a manifold for my 300zx engien into s13 240sx swap? it says it can weld up to 1/4 inch. Im looking for a mig welder taht is good enough to do it but i cant seem to find one good enough, if someone knows what one they would use or would recomend and let me know that would be great, thanks.
01-31-2006, 07:01 PM
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Re: This welder any good?
Nice welder, I got my thermal arc from IOC, they shipped it out fast.
But you can probably find that same welder/cart setup local for the same price. I know Rural King stores sell it for $499+tax so you might want to do some checking. Buy local is nice for stuff like this. I tried to get my thermal arc local but nobody would even get close to IOC's price. Plus if need be I could drive to them in a few hours.
Later
Randy
But you can probably find that same welder/cart setup local for the same price. I know Rural King stores sell it for $499+tax so you might want to do some checking. Buy local is nice for stuff like this. I tried to get my thermal arc local but nobody would even get close to IOC's price. Plus if need be I could drive to them in a few hours.
Later
Randy
01-31-2006, 09:41 PM
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Re: This welder any good?
Originally Posted by scottsi
http://cgi.ebay.com/HOBART-HANDLER-1...QQcmdZViewItem
welding with gas ofcourse, will it work for making engine mounts and a manifold for my 300zx engien into s13 240sx swap? it says it can weld up to 1/4 inch. Im looking for a mig welder taht is good enough to do it but i cant seem to find one good enough, if someone knows what one they would use or would recomend and let me know that would be great, thanks.
welding with gas ofcourse, will it work for making engine mounts and a manifold for my 300zx engien into s13 240sx swap? it says it can weld up to 1/4 inch. Im looking for a mig welder taht is good enough to do it but i cant seem to find one good enough, if someone knows what one they would use or would recomend and let me know that would be great, thanks.
I'd reccomend that you spend a little more and get the 170 (maybe 180, I forget which the next model up is). It has more amperage and will weld these things a bit easier. The hobart machines are pretty good machines.
02-01-2006, 04:39 PM
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Re: This welder any good?
Originally Posted by Engloid
It will struggle having enough power to weld 1/4" material, but it will get the job done with the proper weld prep. You will NOT be able to use gas though. Expect the welds to look like ----.
I'd reccomend that you spend a little more and get the 170 (maybe 180, I forget which the next model up is). It has the gas capability, and more amperage. The hobart machines are pretty good machines.
I'd reccomend that you spend a little more and get the 170 (maybe 180, I forget which the next model up is). It has the gas capability, and more amperage. The hobart machines are pretty good machines.
"Comes complete with:
Built-in gas valve
Dual-gauge regulator and gas hose
Comfortable 10 ft. H10 MIG welding gun
10 ft. work lead with clamp
Power cord with plug
Extra .030 in. (0.8mm) contact tips
1 lb. spool of .030 in. (0.8mm) self-shielded flux cored welding wire
Weld set-up and parts information chart "
02-02-2006, 11:43 AM
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Re: This welder any good?
This is the welder that I recently bought and I'm happy with it. I had a cart, bottle and flowmeter already. Beveling the edges on 1/8" and thicker material works the best. I can't comment on the price but I will say buy loca,l if you can get a similar or slightly higher price. I'd think it would be less headache if there's a problem.
02-02-2006, 01:55 PM
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Re: This welder any good?
Originally Posted by Engloid
It will struggle having enough power to weld 1/4" material, but it will get the job done with the proper weld prep. You will NOT be able to use gas though. Expect the welds to look like ----.
I'd reccomend that you spend a little more and get the 170 (maybe 180, I forget which the next model up is). It has the gas capability, and more amperage. The hobart machines are pretty good machines.
I'd reccomend that you spend a little more and get the 170 (maybe 180, I forget which the next model up is). It has the gas capability, and more amperage. The hobart machines are pretty good machines.
yeah doesnt it come with gas regulator built in? well atleast thats what the auction says
02-02-2006, 03:01 PM
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Re: This welder any good?
My mistake guys....I didn't read it well. For some reason, I had it in my head that the 140's didn't have gas capability.
If I was buying a small mig, I'd likely go with a Hobart. You get what you pay for...and this is not a $3000 tig machine... it is what it is... a relatively cheap mig machine. However, it is a quality built machine that will give years of service, and part availability won't be a problem.
If I was buying a small mig, I'd likely go with a Hobart. You get what you pay for...and this is not a $3000 tig machine... it is what it is... a relatively cheap mig machine. However, it is a quality built machine that will give years of service, and part availability won't be a problem.
02-02-2006, 04:49 PM
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Re: This welder any good?
Originally Posted by BoosTedZSix
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yeah doesnt it come with gas regulator built in? well atleast thats what the auction says
yeah doesnt it come with gas regulator built in? well atleast thats what the auction says
