MIG welder

[abunaitoo]

Been using a Horbart 120 for years.
Has never had any problems with it.
I like it, but it's a little small these days.
Looking for something like the Hobart 210 mpv.
Problem is no dealer or service on island anymore.
All we have is Miller, Lincoln, and what ever junk home jippo sells.
I have a TIG and stick, so not looking for a three in one.
Suggestions????

[Winger Ed.]

I'd go with either Miller or Lincoln if you have a service place there.
They're both good, and neither really likes that cheap wire from China.

[Cast10]

Look for the comparable model in Miller…..

[ebb]

Hobart is owned and made by Miller. the big box stores like HD use a cheaper version of the Lincoln with the Lincoln name. Miller uses the Hobart name for its big box version. This was not always the case but it is now. I got and Everlast but i think a friend has a Hobart and he likes it better, i am not so sure. Everlast has a 5 year warrantee, none of the others come close. Mine has a glass panel with infinite heat and speed the Hobart and HD Lincoln have 7 or 8 settings. the Everlast was way cheaper than either than Lincoln or the Hobart and has a way better warrantee.

[RED333]

What about a spool gun, uses the power from you stick welder.

[Alstep]

Shop I used to work for had all Miller units. Never had any problems with them, and they were all in constant use.

[abunaitoo]

Don't see an Everlast dealer here either.
Don't really have much here anymore.
Except for homeless.
Their like roaches.
All over the place.

[country gent]

I have a Miller multi Process While it is arc, mig and tig. I will say the new inverter technology really makes for a nice easy to use welder and it a lot lighter than some of the old ones

[jonp]

Not sure what use you are going to put it through but the HF welders are pretty good values and work just fine for me. Might not run a business with one but for the home user plenty good I think

https://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welders/mig-flux-welders/mig-170-professional-welder-with-120240v-input-64805.html

[abunaitoo]

It's just for me to use around the house.
Small projects.
The Hobart 120 I have now is great, but under powered.

[Soundguy]

Been using a Horbart 120 for years.
Has never had any problems with it.
I like it, but it's a little small these days.
Looking for something like the Hobart 210 mpv.
Problem is no dealer or service on island anymore.
All we have is Miller, Lincoln, and what ever junk home jippo sells.
I have a TIG and stick, so not looking for a three in one.
Suggestions????

If you have a Miller dealer..you have a Hobart dealer.. ITW owns both.... Same dealer networks...

Lincoln owns century...etc...

[abunaitoo]

We have a Miller dealer, but all the Horbart stuff is gone.
Used to have both, but no more.
I have a Miller plasma cutter, and like it.
Don't use it much.
Next time I'm in that area, I'll stop and ask them.

[farmbif]

I have a millermatic that is probably 35 years old, still works great, also have a Lincoln powermig 255 with prince xl spool gun also a great welder. its better to have one that's too big rather than too small.

[Mal Paso]

I got the Hobart 140 handler after losing my Hobart 125. It will do 1/4 inch and more with a little help. One job I get regularly is welding thin tube to 3/4 bar stock on gate actuators. I preheat the bar stock with MAAP and the welds look like someone better than me did them.

[abunaitoo]

Wish I had gotten the Horbart 140 instead of the 120.
But all I could afford at the time.
Looking for something that will weld thicker material.
Also think the 120 is getting old.
Not welding as clean as before.

[Mal Paso]

Arson wildfire got my 125 but when I went to replace it the 140 Handler with 3 wire sizes, gas regulator, hose and solenoid was the same price, under $500. Keep your eye out for a deal. Let the Miller guy know you are looking for a deal. They may get something in that works for you.

Check the ground wire and clamp and clean connection surfaces.

I have to have gas too for everything from tiny silver braze to a big rosebud tip heating. I found an outfit in Texas down the street from Victor had new Journeyman Kits for less than 40% of retail. It's the latest half plastic regulators but flash back is built in and they work well. Made in Mexico I think.

I think every so often manufacturers will do deals to change their short term bottom line. Keep your eye out. The Victor guy was on the bay and Amazon at slightly higher prices.

[PhilC]

Have had a Lincoln SP-135+ since 2002 (?) great little welder and same as used in every body shop I worked in. Have often thought of upsizing to a 220v machine but if I haven't needed one by now not going to need one in the future.

[abunaitoo]

The Hobart 120 does, almost all, of what I wanted it to do.
If I'm going to get a new one, might as well go for the dual volt.
The Hobart 210 MVP is dual volts.
Might not use it, but good to have.
My plasma is dual volt.
Used the 220v only once.

[abunaitoo]

The Hobart 120 does, almost all, of what I wanted it to do.
If I'm going to get a new one, might as well go for the dual volt.
The Hobart 210 MVP is dual volts.
Might not use it, but good to have.
My plasma is dual volt.
Used the 220v only once.

[DougGuy]

You probably won't need the 220v until you get into the higher power settings, you can only drag so many amps through a 120v wall socket. 220v usually gives you a higher duty cycle with most machines.

[porthos]

once you can strike a arc; a stick welder is better