What are you thoughts on Hobart?
#1
What are you thoughts on Hobart?
Well my dad and I are in the market for a nice welder so we can move up from our stick and into a decent mig that is affordable...he found this deal at nothern and asked me if I'd be interested, I have really no idea what good specs are and he has some knowledge but this seems like a good deal, what do you guys think
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...73&R=200310073
Hobart Handler 180 Mig Welder with FREE Hobart Cart
Hobart's MIG welder handles a variety of solid, mild steel or stainless, flux cored and aluminum wires, with or without shielding gas. Operates on 230V power. FREE Hobart welding cart for better portability. Hobart 5/3/1 limited warranty.
Amerage output range of 25 to 180 Amps
30% duty cycle @ 130 Amps, 20V
4 output voltage settings with wire feed tracking for quick and easy adjustments and one “purge” setting
Welds 24-gauge up to 5/16in.
Features built-in contactor and self-resetting thermal overload protection
Includes gun, gas valve, regulator hose and 10ft. work lead with clamp
8in. wire spool adapter, .030in. contact tips and a 2-lb. spool of .030in. self-shielded flux core welding wire
Includes FREE Hobart welding cart
Model 500506
Discount Price $684.99 Free shipping
Thanks in advance
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...73&R=200310073
Hobart Handler 180 Mig Welder with FREE Hobart Cart
Hobart's MIG welder handles a variety of solid, mild steel or stainless, flux cored and aluminum wires, with or without shielding gas. Operates on 230V power. FREE Hobart welding cart for better portability. Hobart 5/3/1 limited warranty.
Amerage output range of 25 to 180 Amps
30% duty cycle @ 130 Amps, 20V
4 output voltage settings with wire feed tracking for quick and easy adjustments and one “purge” setting
Welds 24-gauge up to 5/16in.
Features built-in contactor and self-resetting thermal overload protection
Includes gun, gas valve, regulator hose and 10ft. work lead with clamp
8in. wire spool adapter, .030in. contact tips and a 2-lb. spool of .030in. self-shielded flux core welding wire
Includes FREE Hobart welding cart
Model 500506
Discount Price $684.99 Free shipping
Thanks in advance
#4
Re: What are you thoughts on Hobart?
When I was shopping, the guy at the welding supply place offered the Hobart to me. He also sold Lincoln and Miller, so I don't think it was a "this is what I carry scenerio". He said anything under a 135 mig is a toy.
It seems that one would be a good choice.
It seems that one would be a good choice.
#9
Re: What are you thoughts on Hobart?
Originally Posted by highroller54
hobart is owned buy miller, the welders share most of the same parts. Millers have a few more options in most models.
#10
Re: What are you thoughts on Hobart?
Just another thumbs up to make you feel even better. Hobart makes a great welder. Since Miller owns Hobart..most of their models are pretty much the same. I've had our Hobart 110v (Handler 120) for 4 years..and it was 3 or 4 years old before that. Finally started having issues last week, turned out it just needed a good cleaning (drive rollers). Hobart as a company is very good at backing their product as well, even after warranty is expired. I know someone who has a MillerMatic 175 (or maybe its a 180), pretty much the same as what you are looking at. Awesome MIG.
Can't wait to get the '06 Miller Syncrowave 200...just have to justify the cost for a hobbiest
Matt
Can't wait to get the '06 Miller Syncrowave 200...just have to justify the cost for a hobbiest
Matt