i might be doing some trading and recieving a hobaft hander 140 on my end. I have a 220 stick welder but want a mig.will this machine work for fabing up bumpers and sliders. Im new at welding and respect yalls experianced opinions thanks

 

the 140 is only a 110/120v machine, so it does have it's limitations. mostly duty cycle, but also thickness of steel. believe it's max is 1/4 inch multiple pass.

i believe it also has a tapped output control, which is also limiting.

good machine to learn on, but you may limit yourself with it's capabilities.

should be ok if you can get it cheap enough.

 

what about that paired with my 220 Lincoln tombstone? thick stuff i can do with stick right

 

I've got a ton of hours on my.Hobart. I've done bumpers, long arms, sliders, skid plates, frame repair, etc.. absolutely love it.

 

I've got a 140. It's better than you might think. Plus you can add gas for anther $200ish. A buddy with a lot more welding expirance Scott at it till he used it, so....
I like mine

 

i read allot of good reviews

 

alot of people use a handler 140, its a great hobby grade welder.
if you've got to do heavier things, pre-heat with an oxy-gas torch.

 

The hobart is a great machine specially since its easy to use as a 110v or 250v i work delivering welding supplies and we sale a few of those not as many as the millers or lincoln 140c or 180c but the hobart as a hobbyist machine shall suit your needs... Compact light weight and versatile

 

im excited now i hope the guy dont back out on the deal..

 

i got a mig!











this thing is brand new got a nice helmet too .

 

Looks mighty nice and that bad boy will weld pretty much anything... Also its really easy to get parts for and repair... To bad your not i the Seattle/Tacoma area i could get you great prices on consumables and other things that would come in handy ::

 

I do a lot of field welding for work and use one of those same machines and it does a good job using flux core wire. If you want to make pretty welds though you will want to get gas for it and a regulator. Congrats on the new machine and have fun melting metal . Esab has the best site for speed, heat and wire use.

 

i remember when mine was that shiny!

good score. have fun with it.

 

X2 now mine has dings and dents and is covered in metal shavings and stickers lol

 

thanks guys i need some metal plate to start my front bumper im excited