blazsawgras
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what is everyone opinion of a Hobart welder ?
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hobart welder
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blazsawgras
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new don't know the model but its on sale at Tractor Supply a 110 volt unit wire welder use with or without gas
Elvenhome21
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140 is a great welder. But heres the BIG BUT.... If you plan to weld anything bigger then 1/8" on a regular basis look for something bigger. I outgrew the 140 within a few months, works amazing for general repairs and as a portable unit. Cars, fixing cracked steel, small stuff.
Added bonus is all miller parts are interchangeable with it, so really convenient when you need to rebuild the gun/liner
Added bonus is all miller parts are interchangeable with it, so really convenient when you need to rebuild the gun/liner
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showcattle
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Decent welder, decent price, all consumables interchange with Miller as said above. I really would like to get a full 220 machine, the little 110 just isn't enough for me. You also can't fine tune your voltage and wire speed like you can on bigger machines so sometimes it can be hard to burn in without leaving too much wire build up or else it wants to not feed quick enough on the next setting.
Hobart are "ok" welders --- the consumer brand/segment of Miller. Typically VERY duty cycle limited but they get the job done at an affordable price. Sometimes the "roaming" Hobart truck will be at a Tractor Supply, other retailer and you'll get even better deals.
A29
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Hobert's are good but get something with gas
Wabash
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I have the Ironman 230 and I don't regret buying it one bit.
Tony G
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I got a Hobart Handler 140 at Tractor Supply and like it a lot. They're great for body work and light fabrication. I put it on an Chi-Com welding cart that cost around $40.00.
Fender1325
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I own a hobart 140 and its a good machine. Customer service is very good as well.
As stated, if you plan on welding anything over 1/8" thick, or even 1/8" commonly, get a stronger machine.
As stated, if you plan on welding anything over 1/8" thick, or even 1/8" commonly, get a stronger machine.
Ign
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All the common 110V welders are somewhat duty cycle limited. I've bounced off the duty cycle on my Miller 135 more times than I can count, and once you hit it for the day it's worse after that until the next day.
OTOH I've never tripped my Hobart Ironman 210, which IIRC is 60% at 150A
It's not manufacturer (despite Miller & Hobart being the same = ITW), it's the individual machine & input voltage. And yes, there are 110V machines which are 100% duty cycle, they're just cost-prohibitive and impractical for most of us.
OTOH I've never tripped my Hobart Ironman 210, which IIRC is 60% at 150A
It's not manufacturer (despite Miller & Hobart being the same = ITW), it's the individual machine & input voltage. And yes, there are 110V machines which are 100% duty cycle, they're just cost-prohibitive and impractical for most of us.
Dan in Pasadena
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I got a Hobart Handler 140 at Tractor Supply and like it a lot. They're great for body work and light fabrication. I put it on an Chi-Com welding cart that cost around $40.00.
I have a Hobart Handler 140 I bought second hand from a GJ'er to do rust repair on my '55 Chevy truck. Worked great for that. I'd recommend them.
I work as a millwright in the summers and Winters while I'm in school so I spend a lot of time with a Miller trailblazer 325 a Millermatic 212 and a few Lincoln idealarcs. That being said my two personal machines are a Hobart handler 140 and a hand me down Lincoln ac225. With those 2 machines I can get done anything I need to around the house/woodlot. Someday I'd like to upgrade to a bigger wire feeder and a DC stick machine but as of now I haven't found the need to. That little Hobart is one he'll of a machine.
And one more thing to show you how impressed I am with the Hobart, if I went to a DC machine or a bigger wire feeder I would go with Hobart for both provided there is no obvious drop in quality between then and now. However, when I get an engine drive, I might just go with Miller because that trailblazer 325 is one sweet machine!!
Tinner
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When you go into thermal shutdown on a welder, that's not the duty cycle, that's exceeding it. If you do that enough times, you'll damage the machine.
Duty cycles for welders are based on 10 minute cycles. A machine with a 20% duty cycle will be capable of welding at the stated amperage for two minutes continuously, then requires 8 minutes to cool down. Again it's a ten minute cycle, you can't run for 4 minutes continuous and idle for 16.
Some machines are more sensitive than others. In general, transformer machines are heartier than inverters. Big machines tougher than small ones. Some welders are overrated, others under. If you really pay attention, you will notice the current change when you reach or exceed the duty cycle.
If you have a small machine and only run 10-20 pounds of wire a year, it may take a long time to ruin the machine exceeding the duty cycle, but it will happen.
Duty cycles for welders are based on 10 minute cycles. A machine with a 20% duty cycle will be capable of welding at the stated amperage for two minutes continuously, then requires 8 minutes to cool down. Again it's a ten minute cycle, you can't run for 4 minutes continuous and idle for 16.
Some machines are more sensitive than others. In general, transformer machines are heartier than inverters. Big machines tougher than small ones. Some welders are overrated, others under. If you really pay attention, you will notice the current change when you reach or exceed the duty cycle.
If you have a small machine and only run 10-20 pounds of wire a year, it may take a long time to ruin the machine exceeding the duty cycle, but it will happen.
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Hello,
The 140 is a MIG for gas or flux core welding. I am just old fashion I guess but I feel like a stick welder is still the king as there are many different kinds of rods you can get to weld all kinds of things including aluminum (Sometimes with less than good quality but very versatile) for a stick welder.
As was stated, duty cycle is a big deal while welding. Many welders will reach their duty cycle limit and simply will stop welding until it cools off some.
With that said, if you do intend to get more adept at welding going forward, get you a welding machine that has a bigger duty cycle and that is as versatile as possible or to the limit of your billfold.
The 140 is a MIG for gas or flux core welding. I am just old fashion I guess but I feel like a stick welder is still the king as there are many different kinds of rods you can get to weld all kinds of things including aluminum (Sometimes with less than good quality but very versatile) for a stick welder.
As was stated, duty cycle is a big deal while welding. Many welders will reach their duty cycle limit and simply will stop welding until it cools off some.
With that said, if you do intend to get more adept at welding going forward, get you a welding machine that has a bigger duty cycle and that is as versatile as possible or to the limit of your billfold.