lincoln 140 easy mig, any input on them?
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crewchief888
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i had the earlier version, promig140.
1st time out of the box, and the selector switch broke. took it back, they handed me another one over the counter, i was back welding 20 minutes later.
ive had zero problems with mine over the last 7 or 8 years....
1st time out of the box, and the selector switch broke. took it back, they handed me another one over the counter, i was back welding 20 minutes later.
ive had zero problems with mine over the last 7 or 8 years....
ndnchf
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I'm not familiar with that one. But I've had a Lincoln SP135+ for over 10 years and it's been great for my needs. Does that one have variable voltage or pre-set voltage settings? Variable voltage is preferable.
sberry
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The voltage is tapped. I actually like it better on small machines. On the Lincolns it's spot on.
crewchief888
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seems like the "suggested" taps and wire speed is pretty damn close to being spot on. especially the with flux core i run 99% of the time...
the biggest thing ive noticed with my 140, is if i try to use "cheap" wire, nothing seems to be right with the settings, i spend more time trying to "dial it in" than i do welding. i went back to lincoln wire..
ndnchf
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I agree, I like Lincoln or Hobart wire. I tried harbor freight wire once. Not good, I think it is made out of melted down chop suey cans.
Fender1325
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I must tell you, for the price point, hobart handler 140 is golden. I've used Lincoln, Miller and Hobart and like my Hobart the best (yes I know Miller makes Hobart).
American Locomotive
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I recommend looking on ebay. You can get factory refurbished Lincoln 140s with a cart, regulator, etc... For $500. They still come with the Lincoln 3 year warranty too
sberry
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That's how much they cost. They are worth it.