Hobart 140

[Hope Springs Hauler]

It's doable with a 110V. It just takes more beveling, more prep work and multiple passes.

I built my whole rig with a Handler 140, including the rear links and the cut-n-turn on the front axle.

It would have been faster and cleaner with a 220V welder, but it is possible.

[tjrider]

**** it! Get the hobart... I got one and love it, I use it on everything. They can go up to 1/4" material, kinda sketchy after that. But these things are tits for roll bars, exhaust pipe, lawn mowers etc..... I have zero complaints for what it is. That doesn't mean go try and weld 1/2" plate with it, you gotta use your head a little

[93 Krawler]

Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

It's doable with a 110V. It just takes more beveling, more prep work and multiple passes.

I built my whole rig with a Handler 140, including the rear links and the cut-n-turn on the front axle.

It would have been faster and cleaner with a 220V welder, but it is possible.

Exactly^^^^ I borowed a Miller 140 when I started my 3/16 DOM exo and figured out quick that is was going to be a lot of work, so I went and bought a Lincoln 180 and was super happy with it. It was a night and day differance. If you have 220 in your garage, then I wouldn't mess with a 110.

[monkeystrong]

Thanks for all the input. I'm going to look into some of the 220v units and see if the cost comparison will be worth it to me.
I don't have 220 in my garage but he breaker box is in there. I guess getting 220 installed would be easy enough.

Got 220v welder suggestions?

[twiztedzuki]

i got a 180 lincoln welder and does good job as long u dont get to carried away, i use it for everything except links then it 1/8 7018 rod. think u can get 180 for around 6hundy on ebay with factory warranty

[tbshakie]

Tractor supply:

Hobart 210 MVP $899 runs on 110 or 220V. welds 3/8inch. I have a 210 (not an MVP). its a good welder for me. My buddy is a professional welder (they use millers). he has welded with it and says it does at goos as his Lincoln 250.

Hobart 190 (i think this replaced the 187). 220V welder. welds 5/16. $699. I would buy this one over the 140 any day. you will be much happier with a 220V welder.

since you dont have 220V, a MVP may be what you need. use the 110 now, and then run 220V at a later date. dont forget the gas bottle. a good size one will run you about $200

[flatlander757]

I built my 1 ton TJ with a HH140.

That said, if I were in a position to buy again, I'd go straight for a 210. Main reason I went for a 110v machine was I lived at home and it would have cost a bunch to rewire the garage that I'd be moving out of in a few years since the fuse panel was full and my dad wasn't too happy about me even wanting to have that done.

LOTS of prep, preheat with a propane torch, and multiple passes on all the important/thick stuff.

[frankensteinxj]

I built most of my xj with a hh140. I love it. I also have a 220 century stick welder but i still found myself using the hobart on most of it. Even links, link mounts , and homemade driveshafts. Just prep good and be realistic of its capabilities and what needs to be done as far as prep and passes.