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Hobart welder Thoughts
I am thinking of getting this welder Hobart 500535 Welding Hobart Welding Handler 140 with Cart/Helmet
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
Good welder - If you look in northern tool it has a bunch of reviews and they are 99% good. Since Hobart is owned/made/what not by miller your not going to have any trouble finding parts.
FWIW - I just bought a used Miller 135 that I plan to do all of the sheet metal with on my 71 (which is a lot). I would shop around a little and see who has the best price though (including free shipping). |
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
Thanks for the reply,
I will do some more looking around , but looks like i will be getting this one Thanks |
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
Got a hobart off craigslist ,and it works great...it's a 230v unit, so i do bodywork on my 62, and on the high pwer setting i made some hefty uprights for my garage out of 3/16 steel, no problem
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
the 500500 model is only $479 with free shipping, northerntool.com often has free carts too...
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
I had E-bayed a 175 handler for around $450 brand new with free shipping, but no cart. but hey I had a welder and made one.!!!
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
I have the 187 and love it.Almost the same as Miller for way cheaper.
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
There are cheaper places to buy... Also, if you get that kit, find out what helmet it is. If its a stanard hemet...get an autodarkening one. Doesnt have to be a high end Hornell but done get a Harbor Freight helmet either. Its your eyes. I like the Miller helmets.
You can get the Lincoln equivalent to that model at Homd Depot or Lowes for $450 or so. Make sure you get the gas conversion kit with it. Its a must when it comes to welding. Dont even bother with flux core welding. |
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Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
I have the Hobart 140, and I love it. We also have a large Miller at work, but I brought in my hobart for a job in a remote part of our plant for ease of use. I have never regretted this purchase. I have very rarely needed a more powerful unit.
Like others have said, there is no problem at all finding parts.
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
Another vote for the Hobart 140, I used it alot and its a nice machine for home use.
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
I have a Hobart 180 and I could not do without it. I love it.
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
yeah i did get the kit only becasue of i though it was a good deal. It includes the Hobart Black - #770432 helmet .
thanks for all the responses |
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
I have a Hobart 140, its 120V, it's my first and only welder and have never had the opportunity to try another make. I am happy with its performance. One thing I must say, I have welded patch panels on both inner and outer rockers, hick panels, floor, door pilars, door panels, lower bed panels, and each time I have to monkey with the contols to inspect and find the best penitration with out burn through. Do you guys with other welders have the same experience?
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
I have a hobart 150 and it works perfect, it is a cheaper made unit with all plastic parts on the wire feed motor and when the drive motor has troubles a whole new assy is required...my lincon 120 had a much better quality wire feed assy, I have has the Hobart for 3 years and am happy for the most part, the amp rating is not varible but rather 1/2/3/4 ...sometimes its a pain... but mostly good
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Re: Hobart welder Thoughts
hobart makes a good welder. i have a little one, not sure on the size but it plugs into a 110 outlet, perfect for body work and hobby stuff.
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