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Badforeman475


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Im looking at this one from tractor supply tell me what you think
http://www.tractorsupply.com/welding-metalworking/welders/mig-welding/mig-welders/hobart-handler-140-welder-3812040

The Hobart Handler 140 Welder is a compact MIG welder designed to run on 120 V household power. The generous operating parameters allow you weld thin gauge steel (24 ga.) up to 1/4 in. plate. The Handler 140 is easy to set up and runs Flux Core, Solid and Aluminum wire.

  • Extremely versatile and perfect for the welder that wants to work on auto body, household repairs, or even heavier farm projects that require extra power
  • Tapped voltage unit gives you the best possible power and arc available while welding
  • Comes ready to weld with or with-out shielding gas, no additional kits are required
  • Manufacturer's Limited Warranty


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Badforeman475


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or should I go with this one  http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5/R-100670934/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Whether you have a home project, farm repairs or basic auto body welding to complete, the Weld-Pak® 140HD should be at the top of your shopping list! Requiring common 120 volt input power, the Weld-Pak® 140HD can be used almost anywhere. With simple two knob tapped control, the machine is easy to set up for gas-less flux-cored welding for deep penetration on thicker steel or gas-shielded MIG welding on thin gauge steel, stainless or aluminum. Compare the precise drive, rugged construction and full list of standard accessories...Lincoln® Weld-Pak® is an excellent choice!

MIG weld 24 gauge up to 10 gauge (.135") sheet metal in a single pass. Weld up to 5/16" steel using self-shielded Lincoln Innershield® wire (FCAW-S)
Wide 30-140 amp welding output range
Precision full adjustment drive system reduces chance of wire tangling and crushing
Spool Gun Ready add the optional Magnum® 100SG spool gun for reliable operation at the high wire feed speeds aluminum welding demands. No expensive outboard modules required
MFG Brand Name : Lincoln Electric
MFG Model # : K2514-1
MFG Part # : K2514-1

-- Edited by Badforeman475 on Wednesday 30th of December 2009 12:29:03 PM

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you need to go look at the miller 140's cause you have alot more fine tuning on the amps, but I do have the lincoln 175 mig and i have never had a problem so i would say if you are between these 2 go with the lincoln.

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ok cool right now I have to stay with a 110 cause I have not ran 220 feed yet to the shop

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the miller 140 runs on 110. But what kind of work are you going to be doing with your machine?

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Oh ok I will be working pipe like for lifts and swing arms nothing to heavy angle iron and other stuff like that and some aluminum to

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My cousin has the hobart mentioned, and it is a good little rig. I have used it quit a bit, and have no complaints. I myself prefer the lincoln. I have a 180 amp lincoln, and absolutely love it. I don't believe you would go wrong with either of them

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I have a Hobart 175 and have no complaints...

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I wouldn't get your hopes up welding aluminum without a spool gun. I have tried and tried with my machine but it wouldn't go for long without jamming up. If you do figure out the trick though let me in on it.

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Buy you a new liner then put a size larger tip on it.
You also have to keep the gun and whip as straight as you can.
it helps if the whip and gun is pointing slightly downward.
and weld as fast as you can.

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I put a teflon liner in mine, size bigger tip, and tried to keep it straight and i couldn't get it to weld for more than 5 minutes without jamming up. I just about threw that machine out of my shop after about the 4th time it did it.

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aww naw it wont last that long you have to let the wire cool.
take a valum or something next time you start!

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jgmood050 wrote:

aww naw it wont last that long you have to let the wire cool.
take a valum or something next time you start!



 LMAO!!!!!! Good ole chill pill!



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I don't worry about at it anymore i got a tig rig i can pump all day with out letting it cool. I don't have the patience or a good enough street pharmacist to stop every 5 minutes for the wire to cool down.

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Budwieser?

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jgmood050 wrote:

Budwieser?



 Yes sir or



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gordon fabrications wrote:

I don't worry about at it anymore i got a tig rig i can pump all day with out letting it cool. I don't have the patience or a good enough street pharmacist to stop every 5 minutes for the wire to cool down.



 LMAO @ street pharmacist!!!!!!



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