 OT: Welders....., hobart beta-mig 250 |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
 Apr 26 2010, 05:21 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol  Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Good welder? I know nothing on welders and came across this one for a fair price. Thought I'd ask you guys if it is a good choice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| tomeric914 |
Apr 26 2010, 05:31 PM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States
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All depends on what you want to weld. 250 is good for 1/2" plate but not so good for sheet metal. Would be like doing bodywork with an 8lb sledgehammer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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| scotty b |
Apr 26 2010, 05:35 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
A 250 is just as adjustable as a 180 is. It will weld sheetmetal just fine. My only question is what do you plan to use it for other than working on your car? 250 is WAY more than you will ever need for anything on a car. All I have at the shop is a 180 and it does everything from panels to frames. I have a 250 at home for the heavier stuff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| tomeric914 |
Apr 26 2010, 05:42 PM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States
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A 250 was a good machine 20 years ago. Good stable arc as I remember. Yes it was adjustable but not as far down as a 140 or 180.
All depends on what you want to do. If bodywork is it, then invest wisely in a smaller machine. If you're welding 1/8" or 1/4" on a regular basis, the 250 is a good machine. Parts may be difficult to come by but they are still available. Guns are pretty interchangeable. |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Apr 26 2010, 07:07 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Thanks for the info... I passed on this one. I know there are going to be more deals coming and going but this welder seemed like a good one with tank for $750. There will be better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Apr 26 2010, 09:10 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Thanks for the tip Scott.
There seems to be a good deal of welders for sale out here. I am really only looking to buy one if I find a great deal on it at this point since I don't have a project in mind as of yet. Not to say I won't soon enough though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) . I am going to be bring in a friends 914 soon to do some body work on it and I don't think it will need anything welded but one never knows (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Apr 27 2010, 06:43 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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Indiana Oxygen is hard to beat on price and fast shipment.
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