About to pull the trigger on buying a welder..., What do you guys think of this one? Options

[914_1.8t]

http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/handler140.html

These are going for 440 ish shipped on ebay. Almost ready to pull the trigger on the purchase.

Can you more experienced folks let me know what they think about this welder? Anyone used it? Can I get something comperable/better for the cheaper/or around the same price(dont want spend more than 450)?

[Dr. Roger]

Mueller is right on the money re: the 220V welder.

I have three welders and my 220v is my favorite.

My 110V househld plugged MIG welder has a sensivity to long hot days at the highest setting. It tends to blow breakers and duty cycle out quickly.

If you are going for price, at least check the duty cycle. The infinite control thing is not really that big of a deal as long as it has at least 5 levels then that should do ya'. (mine is a 5 step) I've welded everything from very light weight BBQer thin steel to 3/8' tubular steel with zero problems.

Hope this helps. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)