Posted By: moparpollack
welder feedback - 11/24/08 11:53 PM
I'm looking at buying a starter welder and narrowed the choices down to a Lincoln 140 or a Hobart 140. Anyone have experiences with either good or bad?
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I'm looking at buying a starter welder and narrowed the choices down to a Lincoln 140 or a Hobart 140. Anyone have experiences with either good or bad?
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why spend your money twice ? get 180 at least. with the 180 you can do rollbars, cages ect. the 140 is to light [/quote
ABSOLUTELY. I started with a Hobart Handler 115v mig and hated it every time I used it. I have since upgraded to a Millermatic 180 with a spool gun and my only regret is that I didn't do this sooner. PLUS the new Miller has autoset which works beautifully. I can weld alum. from 18ga. to 1/4" and mild steel from 24ga. to 5/16". You get a MIG & TIG and the cost for the 180 and spool gun was $975 and it will most likely be the last machine I will ever need to buy. If you can afford the $ don't waste your time with the inferior welders.
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why spend your money twice ? get 180 at least. with the 180 you can do rollbars, cages ect. the 140 is to light
Quote:Hobart 140 is a 110 volt welder.The 140 will also weld 1/4 inch if the edges of the steel are beveled.
Is the 140 Hobart 110v or 220v? Just wanted to clarify (since we can't edit anymore ) My 150 is 220 and is perfectly capable of welding 1/4" in one pass.