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| chuckc |
 Jan 24 2012, 09:10 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 196 Joined: 30-August 10 From: Astoria NY Member No.: 12,123 Region Association: North East States  |
Any thoughts on a good beginner setup on a budget? I was thinking about this Hobart 500550 Auto Arc 130 Wire Feed MIG Welding Kit.
http://www.amazon.com/Hobart-500550-Auto-Wire-Welding/dp/B002VECKTM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks in advance. peace, Chuck |
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| ThePaintedMan |
Jan 25 2012, 09:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States 
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I still haven't switched to gas, but I'm working on mine outside. I like the convenience of flux-core, but at some point I'm going to have to face facts and use gas. I recommend that at minimum you get one with the ability to do both. I have a Firepower FP130, and I love it.
One thing that SHOULD be mentioned here that hasn't yet. Whatever you do, buy a decent auto-darkening helmet. The ones from Harbor Freight aren't bad, but make sure you change the batteries before you even use it. Sitting in that box for so long, its almost guaranteed that the batteries have run down some. I found out the hard way with a bad case of welder's flash. If you do buy a HF helmet, you can do this in a couple of minutes: http://www.pskl.us/wp/?p=648 |
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chuckc welding question Jan 24 2012, 09:10 PM
jmill I love my Hobart 187. Hobart is Millers off brand... Jan 24 2012, 09:39 PM scotty b Miller, Lincoln, Hobart, Esab would all be good. M... Jan 24 2012, 09:41 PM rohar Scotty, you forgot Forney. For bodywork a little ... Jan 24 2012, 09:43 PM aircooledtechguy I agree with everything that has been said!... Jan 24 2012, 10:12 PM cary I'll add my .02c.
I agree with Scotty 100%.
I ... Jan 24 2012, 11:00 PM saigon71 I was looking at mig welders two years ago. Ended... Jan 25 2012, 07:20 AM sean_v8_914 that Hobart is a solid work horse, good price. Hob... Jan 25 2012, 08:36 AM 2xs performance I guess I should of researched more.
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I just bough... Jan 26 2012, 05:02 AM westtexass2k I wouldnt recommend a HF welder its junk. Stay wit... Jan 25 2012, 11:33 AM 2xs performance
I wouldnt recommend a HF welder its junk. Stay wi... Jan 25 2012, 11:51 AM rallysport70 I've got a small Century (Lincoln) flux core t... Jan 25 2012, 08:43 PM BKLA Bought my son a miller 180 with a cart, bottle, gl... Jan 25 2012, 09:09 PM FourBlades I have done all my work with a Hobart 140. It is ... Jan 26 2012, 07:31 AM 2xs performance I have a good auto helmet. I've had it for yea... Jan 26 2012, 07:34 AM Mark Henry I have an off brand (Canox) Miller 130, I've r... Jan 26 2012, 08:50 AM |
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