Hobart 140

[monkeystrong]

I am wondering if anyone has opinions about Hobart welders, particularly the 140? I am looking for a decent mig to do some body work and minor fabrication stuff with and the Hobart seems like a good buy at $499. Most of the reviews online are good but I thought I'd ask around to see if anyone has heard anything negative.

Some of the Hobart 140 specs.

Welds 24 ga. up to 1/4 in. mild steel in a single pass
Operates off 115V household current
4 voltage settings for precise set-up
30 to 140 output amperage
Duty cycle - 20% at 90 amps
Dual groove, quick change drive roll
Self-resetting thermal overload system protection
Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically "cold" when not welding
Manufacturers limited warranty

[biggin69]

Personally, I would not waste my money on a 110v welder. Pay a little more and get a 220v. Otherwise, Hobart are decent machines.

[twiztedzuki]

id go 180 lincoln they cost little more and do alot more with it

[timido]

I like my 187 hobart alot. it works great

[humpy]

Originally Posted by timido

I like my 187 hobart alot. it works great

X2^^^^ a 110 welder will work just fine if your only gonna weld tubing or 1/8" and under but if u plan on 4 links and thick tabs and link bars and all that the 110 won't be enough

[timido]

Originally Posted by humpy

X2^^^^ a 110 welder will work just fine if your only gonna weld tubing or 1/8" and under but if u plan on 4 links and thick tabs and link bars and all that the 110 won't be enough

x2 good advise. welding 3/16 and 1/4 single pass my 187amp is turned up pretty high.

[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.

[nshefbuch]

Hobart is the same as miller. They are made in Troy Ohio. My good friend used to work their and his dad has been with the company 30+ years but was relocated to Florida a month ago.

What many don't realize is almost all your welding wire are made in the same place. Hobart makes most of the wire and at the end of the line is when they place tons of different labels on it. They also supply US military with generators.

[twiztedzuki]

good to know, i figured internals could be different to make a cheaper brand.

[Nuts]

http://www.cincyoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9997

Buy that one and wire up a new plus to atleast a 60 amp breaker. That the same as mine and it'll weld pretty much any thickness you'd need to weld at home.

[Nuts]

Originally Posted by nshefbuch

What many don't realize is almost all your welding wire are made in the same place. Hobart makes most of the wire and at the end of the line is when they place tons of different labels on it. They also supply US military with generators.

Do you mean all the wires sold at tractor supply and department stores? At work in the last ten years we've tried atleast 8 different brands of wire and not one of them came from Hobart.

[nshefbuch]

Originally Posted by Nuts

Do you mean all the wires sold at tractor supply and department stores? At work in the last ten years we've tried atleast 8 different brands of wire and not one of them came from Hobart.

Yup, doesn't have to say Hobart on the label(like TSC) and could be the same with just a different label.

I'm no expert but going off of what my buddy that worked there said. He spooled wire before college and told me of the many labels they put on them.

Sounds like tire companies. Only like 6 different companies that make all the different brands out there for US.

[monkeystrong]

I got kind of lucky and a buddy of mine from work loaned me his Miller 135.
My project is seriously underway now.

I was at tsc today and their welding tips say miller/ Hobart on the packaging.