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**71swb4x4** · 02-24-2013, 09:38 PM

I have a Hobart 140 and it is awesome. I actually spent more money on my helmet than I did on my welder. I can buy a new welder if needed, tough to buy new eyes though!!!
If you want to weld frame you would do better with a 180. One of my clients has a 140 and he has built trailers and skid steer attachments with his, but he is VERY experienced with his welder. There isn't much room for error when using a 140 on heavy stuff, you have to know exactly what is going on.

02-24-2013, 09:38 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: What welder should I get. I have a Hobart 140 and it is awesome. I actually spent more money on my helmet than I did on my welder. I can buy a new welder if needed, tough to buy new eyes though!!! If you want to weld frame you would do better with a 180. One of my clients has a 140 and he has built trailers and skid steer attachments with his, but he is VERY experienced with his welder. There isn't much room for error when using a 140 on heavy stuff, you have to know exactly what is going on. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.