Selecting a Mig welder.

notnalc68 · Jan 25, 2017

WJCO said:
I don't have any experience with HF welders, but honestly, that's not something I would buy from them personally. For 300, you can get a light duty brand name one. That's just me. Or like you said look local or even used on eBay(from a good seller). I got a great deal on a Miller Plasma cutter used on eBay from a reputable seller. I don't have experience with Hobart, but have heard good things.

wayoflife said:
If your committed to it, I would just get something that you can really use and learn on it. I just have a Hobart Handler 190 and it gets the job done for everything I need it to do.

Thanks guys. I was kind of hesitant about HF, anyway. I only have 110 at home, but I could have a 220 outlet put in, but I'd probably do most of it at my Dad's until I get a place with a shop or larger garage, and he has 220 available. I may pinch pennies & buy the Hobart. I've got taxes coming up, & I'll be paying, I'm sure! [emoji30]

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WJCO · Jan 25, 2017

notnalc68 said:
Thanks guys. I was kind of hesitant about HF, anyway. I only have 110 at home, but I could have a 220 outlet put in, but I'd probably do most of it at my Dad's until I get a place with a shop or larger garage, and he has 220 available. I may pinch pennies & buy the Hobart. I've got taxes coming up, & I'll be paying, I'm sure! [emoji30]

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Everything I've done in the last few years is 110v flux core. Works for Jeep stuff IMO. You go much over .250 steel, and you might want something in 220v.

wayoflife · Jan 25, 2017

notnalc68 said:
Thanks guys. I was kind of hesitant about HF, anyway. I only have 110 at home, but I could have a 220 outlet put in, but I'd probably do most of it at my Dad's until I get a place with a shop or larger garage, and he has 220 available. I may pinch pennies & buy the Hobart. I've got taxes coming up, & I'll be paying, I'm sure! [emoji30]

I would recommend the Hobart 140 then. It can be used on 110 and will weld 1/4" - probably all you'll ever need.

Rb1boxer_3 · Jan 25, 2017

notnalc68 said:
Thanks guys. I was kind of hesitant about HF, anyway. I only have 110 at home, but I could have a 220 outlet put in, but I'd probably do most of it at my Dad's until I get a place with a shop or larger garage, and he has 220 available. I may pinch pennies & buy the Hobart. I've got taxes coming up, & I'll be paying, I'm sure! [emoji30]

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Have you checked out the Lincoln Weld Paks they seem pretty good I wanted to get the 180 it's a 220v. I think the 120 or 140 are 110v.

Out in the Boonies

notnalc68 · Jan 25, 2017

wayoflife said:
I would recommend the Hobart 140 then. It can be used on 110 and will weld 1/4" - probably all you'll ever need.

Just out of curiosity, what welder is that that you take on the trail with you?

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wayoflife · Jan 25, 2017

notnalc68 said:
Just out of curiosity, what welder is that that you take on the trail with you?

It's a Hobart Trek 180. Unfortunately, they no longer make it.

JKDream · Jan 25, 2017

wayoflife said:
It's a Hobart Trek 180. Unfortunately, they no longer make it.

Eddie, do you know if there is a new equivalent from Hobart or a different manufacture?
I wasn't aware they made cordless welders, that would be extremely handy.
I couldn't seem to turn up much on Google.

wayoflife · Jan 25, 2017

JKDream said:
Eddie, do you know if there is a new equivalent from Hobart or a different manufacture?
I wasn't aware they made cordless welders, that would be extremely handy.
I couldn't seem to turn up much on Google.

Unfortunately, there isn't and it really sucks. My Trek 180 wasn't cheap but man has it ever been crazy useful to have. I've used it a TON and love how it's basically a portable mig with it's own power and that you can even hook gas up to. I have had a Premier Ready Welder II and it's probably the next best thing. The only bummer thing about it is that you do need 2 batteries to make it work.

JKDream · Jan 25, 2017

wayoflife said:
Unfortunately, there isn't and it really sucks. My Trek 180 wasn't cheap but man has it ever been crazy useful to have. I've used it a TON and love how it's basically a portable mig with it's own power and that you can even hook gas up to. I have had a Premier Ready Welder II and it's probably the next best thing. The only bummer thing about it is that you do need 2 batteries to make it work.

No doubt! I seem to be very unlucky with ripping off mounts/breaking track bars.
One of those would have saved me a couple of trail macgyvers lol

WJCO · Jan 25, 2017

DeWalt makes one for $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ : http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-1...eypqcLO4YyKcinWHczxKEaAhgo8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

Also, I found a company overseas that makes them with a backpack you carry it in, can't remember the name though. It was more money than the Dewalt though, IIRC.

I made my own with the batteries and RW as Eddie suggested above.

wayoflife · Jan 25, 2017

Holy hell, $2875??? :shock:

And here I thought my Trek 180 was expensive. That Dewalt 140 looks pretty nice though.

bigcale · Jan 25, 2017

Any recommendations on one that will run dual voltage? I have a regular wall socket at my apartments garage but when I do get a house I will put in a 220v plug.

Was looking at this:
https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-50055...=1485362595&sr=8-3&keywords=hobart+mig+welder

wayoflife · Jan 25, 2017

bigcale said:
Any recommendations on one that will run dual voltage? I have a regular wall socket at my apartments garage but when I do get a house I will put in a 220v plug.

Was looking at this:
https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-50055...=1485362595&sr=8-3&keywords=hobart+mig+welder

I had considered getting this welder in the past. I see no reason why it wouldn't work well.

WJCO · Jan 25, 2017

Here was the other backpack one. I was thinking it was overseas and it's not, so maybe there's even another one I found awhile back. I gave up looking because they were so expensive. This one utilizes the ReadyWelder spool gun and is close to 3k as well, that's ridiculous.

http://www.weldanywhere.com/

Premier Power Welder does have an onboard version with a bigger alternator, it's about 2k IIRC.

HeyitsRay · Jan 25, 2017

bigcale said:
Any recommendations on one that will run dual voltage? I have a regular wall socket at my apartments garage but when I do get a house I will put in a 220v plug.

Was looking at this:
https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-50055...=1485362595&sr=8-3&keywords=hobart+mig+welder

I have the Lincoln 210mp, it is a dual voltage, inverter style welder. Mig/stick/Tig all in one. Nice electronic display, 210 amps.

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/equipment/Pages/product.aspx?product=K3963-1(LincolnElectric)

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madstiles · Jan 27, 2017

I have a craftsman 135m it works good for the stuff I do 120v I don't have 240 in my garage when I buy a house gonna upgrade to a bigger unit but no complaints

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SDG · Jan 27, 2017

bigcale said:
Any recommendations on one that will run dual voltage? I have a regular wall socket at my apartments garage but when I do get a house I will put in a 220v plug.

Was looking at this:
https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-50055...=1485362595&sr=8-3&keywords=hobart+mig+welder

Miller multimatic 200 is a super nice welder. 110, 220, you can mig with a paintball co2 can. They are spendy but super nice. Otherwise the hobarts are nice from what I hear.

Not sure why nobody stick welds, can get a nice 220 tombstone for el cheapo and weld whatever you want once you get the skill.

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USMC Wrangler · Jan 27, 2017

HeyitsRay said:
I have the Lincoln 210mp, it is a dual voltage, inverter style welder. Mig/stick/Tig all in one. Nice electronic display, 210 amps.

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/equipment/Pages/product.aspx?product=K3963-1(LincolnElectric)

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X2 on this machine. I have it and love it!

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Overall "build thread"
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madstiles · Jan 27, 2017

Anyone running Eastwood all of the reviews are great and the prices are decent

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QuicksilverJK · Jan 27, 2017

madstiles said:
Anyone running Eastwood all of the reviews are great and the prices are decent

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I had one for a while. Welds good for a Chinese machine. Problem is when it brakes, and it will (mine did a few times) parts take forever to get.
One time parts took a couple months. I switched to a Hobart and am very happy I did.

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