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Post by doinit729style on Mar 27, 2012 16:55:45 GMT -5
Would like some opinions..
going to get a new welder, old one just isn't like it used to be lol, so what is a good one? Weld about 4/5 cars a year, and would use it for other little projects nothing big though.
So what would be a good one?
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Post by j17carter on Mar 27, 2012 17:15:23 GMT -5
I've used a hobart handler 140 for about 8 years now and really like it
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Post by doinit729style on Mar 28, 2012 19:57:49 GMT -5
Yea, hobart is what I was leaning toward, there good welders.
Any other opinions ?
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Post by mat45 on Mar 28, 2012 22:01:37 GMT -5
I have a miller 212. It's a bigger welder. I haven't had any problems. My buddy has a Lincoln 185 I think it is and likes his too
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Post by derbyguyf16 on Mar 28, 2012 22:07:14 GMT -5
A handler 140 is a good welder. Just make sure you use a GFI outlet and not a bunch of stuff on the same circuit. I use to pop breakers like crazy.
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Post by WHITE TRASH 8 on Apr 4, 2012 21:26:43 GMT -5
If you have the money, I would invest in something bigger than the Hobart 140. Not sure what you have to spend, but I would recommend something around a 250. There alot of nice used Millermatic 250s out there for around $800 to a $1000. A good welder to look for are the digital Miller 251s, these run on both single and 3 phase. Alot of companies bought these, and for what ever reason they don't run good on three phase, but they will sing to you on single phase. We got rid of a bunch at work and switched over to the cp 302. When it comes to welders I wouldn't try to cut cost, at least invest in a 200 or bigger. Your car will be done, and you'll be drinking beer, while your buddy is still burning with his 140.  .....and just for the record, I have a Hobart 140, a Millermatic 250, and a gas Miller Trailblazer 250g with a suitcase s-22p-12 wirefeeder |
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Post by dave386 on Apr 4, 2012 22:30:03 GMT -5
Ive had a handler 140 for 6 years and it did me fine for a long time. I used a miller 212 all last year and got used to it. Now I cant stand the 140 it doesnt burn as hot as it used to and takes forever. Im in the market for a new one as well.
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Post by Fousek49 on Apr 4, 2012 23:56:09 GMT -5
Welders are much like buying a car. Alot of people will say buy a Ford or buy a Chevy or buy a Dodge because this or that..........but each company sells alot of each because they are all very similar in the end. With that said I would definately get a 220 volt machine because it will do anything you want and in a much more timely maner than a 110v.
You wont be dissapointed in a Miller 212, Lincoln 216, ESAB 215, or Thermal Arc 210. They are all similar in price and all are good products.
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Post by cashman on Apr 5, 2012 22:08:34 GMT -5
I would recommend the Lincoln 216. It's one heck of a machine and costs considerably less than the welders up in the 250 range.
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Post by derbyguyf16 on Apr 8, 2012 21:09:10 GMT -5
I have A Matco 212 Aka,century 212 that i been using for 17 years still works great. I am selling it because I need something bigger. It doesn't handle big jobs as well any more and i am welding heavier steel. I use the 140 with a generator at derbies and as a back up when the 212 was in for repair. I sure missed the 212 when it was gone.
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