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by Bramic71
Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:44 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Welder Advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

Re: Welder Advice?

What happened to the Hobart welder we discussed in your other thread? That looks to me like something I would jump on. I mean it is shown with a piece missing that you can pick up for $2 and that piece would absolutely cause the problems the seller is complaining about. I am still thinking about th...
by Bramic71
Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:35 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Welder Advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

Re: Welder Advice?

I am new to welding, and want to start with home or decorative items while I am learning. Later on I plan on getting and learning with a Lincoln 225 stick welder. For the time being for my first welder, I am going to go with a mig. I have been watching many videos on the different brands. Some of t...
by Bramic71
Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Welder Advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

Re: Welder Advice?

Do you have a ballpark price range that you'd like to stay under? Will you have 230V power available? Those two things are critical to know before anybody can really make any recommendations. On the Lincoln stick welder, the AC/DC models are vastly superior to the AC only 225A versions. There are t...
by Bramic71
Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Welder Advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

Welder Advice?

I am new to welding, and want to start with home or decorative items while I am learning. Later on I plan on getting and learning with a Lincoln 225 stick welder. For the time being for my first welder, I am going to go with a mig. I have been watching many videos on the different brands. Some of th...
by Bramic71
Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:09 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Auto Arc by Hobart
Replies: 4
Views: 755

Re: Auto Arc by Hobart

BugHunter wrote:It also has no gas nozzle on it.
Good eye.
by Bramic71
Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Auto Arc by Hobart
Replies: 4
Views: 755

Re: Auto Arc by Hobart

Most likely they switched from FC to Shielded wire and didn't change the polarity. There's probably nothing wrong with the welder. For that price, I'd probably ask to see it at least power up, maybe see it spit and sputter, (don't tell them how to fix it), then buy it. But make sure it at least put...
by Bramic71
Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:39 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Auto Arc by Hobart
Replies: 4
Views: 755

Auto Arc by Hobart

Hello everyone. I have a question. I dont know much if anything about the Auto Arc. Are they a respectable machine for home use? I found this one for sale locally, and he says that it has an issue. What do you guys think the issue might be, and would this be worth purchasing? Thank you
by Bramic71
Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Which Welder Would Be Best?
Replies: 10
Views: 1604

Re: Which Welder Would Be Best?

Thank you all for your replies. I now have a 240V outlet installed in the shop. I plan on getting a tombstone stick welder. I am also going to get a mig/fluxcore welder. In your opinions, what would be a good one for home. I've been contemplating the HH140, Everlast Power Imig 200, etc. Thanks Well...
by Bramic71
Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:25 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Which Welder Would Be Best?
Replies: 10
Views: 1604

Re: Which Welder Would Be Best?

Thank you all for your replies. I now have a 240V outlet installed in the shop. I plan on getting a tombstone stick welder. I am also going to get a mig/fluxcore welder. In your opinions, what would be a good one for home. I've been contemplating the HH140, Everlast Power Imig 200, etc. Thanks
by Bramic71
Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Advice. Which Welder?
Replies: 2
Views: 681

Advice. Which Welder?

Hello everyone. I am pretty new to welding except for the HH140 we have at work that tac with every once in a while. I am looking for a welder for my shop at home. I am looking for advice on a welder that will give me structural strength if I should decide to weld on my utility trailer in the future...
by Bramic71
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:25 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Which Welder Would Be Best?
Replies: 10
Views: 1604

Which Welder Would Be Best?

Hello all. I am pretty new to welding. I do dabble in it a little at the shop though. I am looking to purchase either a mig or stick welder for home. I dont plan on welding anything thicker than a 1/4" for a long while. When or if i get to that point I'll upgrade welders. My question is, for st...