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> welding question, noob looking for a MIG Welder
chuckc
post Jan 24 2012, 09:10 PM
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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.
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post Jan 26 2012, 08:50 AM
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I have an off brand (Canox) Miller 130, I've replaced the whip once and liners a few times but that's it. I've had it for 20 years now.
I won't even use Princess Auto (think HF) MIG wire as it's junk.
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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. I just bought...   Jan 25 2012, 11:08 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
Bleyseng   I guess I should of researched more. 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
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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