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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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| Black914_4 |
Jan 25 2012, 11:08 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 272 Joined: 11-January 12 From: AR Member No.: 13,994 Region Association: South East States |
I guess I should of researched more.
I just bought a fluc core unit from Harbor Frieght yesterday for $104 delievered. I'm on a budget and this one was cheaper then most used units I seen around. What problems can I expect by using this unit without gas? I don't think it has gas hookups. |
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| Bleyseng |
Jan 26 2012, 05:02 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,037 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(2xs performance @ Jan 25 2012, 02:08 PM)  I guess I should of researched more. I just bought a fluc core unit from Harbor Frieght yesterday for $104 delievered. I'm on a budget and this one was cheaper then most used units I seen around. What problems can I expect by using this unit without gas? I don't think it has gas hookups. I brought one of those HF units with me to Suriname and its junk. Yeah, it works but the wire feed trigger is just that- on/off to feed the wire. The power is always on. It works ok for what I am welding here but back in Seattle I have a nice Lincoln gas wire feed setup thats perfect for body work as I have done a lot of it on the 914's, Westy and Ghia. Perfect beads and easy really easy to control. Buy a good quality auto darkening helmet!! I brought mine here to use thank god. so yeah, take it back and spend a few more $$$ and you'll be happy. |
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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
ape914
I guess I should of researched more.
I just bough... Jan 25 2012, 11:38 AM al weidman
I guess I should of researched more.
I just bough... Jan 26 2012, 12:25 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 ThePaintedMan I still haven't switched to gas, but I'm w... Jan 25 2012, 09:14 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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