I've been thinking about buying a small welder and was wondering about the Hobart 125 from TSC. Anyone have one? Is it worth the $300 or so?
Battenkiller said:Just checking things out...
Man, this has gotten easy. For an extra $150, looks like you get a 140A Hobart MIG welder and the regulator, with hose as well.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/weldin...mig-welders/hobart-handler-140-welder-3812040
Just look around for a used tank, take it into your nearest welding supply place (like TSC) and swap it out for the proper gas. Then you, sir, are in the MIGing bidness.
If you have a 220 hookup, another $70 buys you a 185A unit that can weld 5/16" plate in a single pass. A real welder for most folks usage.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/weldin...welders/hobart-handler-reg-187-welder-3807126
oldspark said:Is there a paticular reason you want a mig, for "farm" welding I think the arc is a good choice, with the right rod you can weld dirty rusty metal with out cleaning it and you can weld thick pieces of material.
A mig is a good choice for working on cars, not sure if that is what you need, I love the arc welder as its so easy for me to use but as dune said they claim the mig is easier to learn on plus listen to his advice on the size of the welder, the last thing you want to do is turn around and buy another one 6 months down the road.Twitch said:oldspark said:Is there a paticular reason you want a mig, for "farm" welding I think the arc is a good choice, with the right rod you can weld dirty rusty metal with out cleaning it and you can weld thick pieces of material.
The only reason I was looking at MIG is that a mechanic friend of mine suggested it. He does a lot of restoration of old cars. I'll have to take a look at those.