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    Anyone have any experience with Hobart welders? I was looking at this one from them that I can get a good price on.
    http://www.tractorsupply.com/hobart-...welder-3812040

    Im looking for something small enough that I can take it to work and back home easily, be able to weld 1/4", has gas (tee hee), and not have to worry about a 220 plug. This welder seems to fit what im looking for pretty well. Just not sure if I should spend a little more on a lincoln or miller. Any advice would be sweet.

    97 TJ that I think is pretty neat.

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    I have this welder and it works excellent, i use gas and in general beat this thing up a lot, and it's never failed me. Had for about 4-5 years, I never hit the duty cycle until this past weekend welding 1/4 plate to 1/4 plate, after about 6 feet of fairly wide, very hot bead it needed a little time to cool down, but only a couple minutes. If welding on 1-3 you'll never hit the duty cycle
    1991 YJ, 1 tons, locked, lots o armor, stretched, cage

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    • #3
      sweet thats exactly what I wanted to hear. Thanks man

      97 TJ that I think is pretty neat.

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      • #4
        I bought mine at TSC too, get a 60lb tank, the one like 3ft tall too, i promise it's worth it
        1991 YJ, 1 tons, locked, lots o armor, stretched, cage

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        • #5
          I like hobart, i have heard great things about all their products and have used my buddies a ton. My advice is to buy the biggest welder you can afford. I just got (literally got delivered today) my hobart 190 and i cant wait to play with it.

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          • #6
            i also have the hobart140. i don't think you can go wrong, flux or gas, whichever you prefer. i like gas but flux is alright too. it can put 1/4 to 1/4 well despite being a 110.
            Hack Shack Racing #4632 Jeep TJ

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            • #7
              If it's in your price range, I say get a dual voltage machine. Versatility of a 110v machine and capability of a 220v machine in one package. The Millermatic 211 will be my next welder pruchase.
              97 XJ.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Harry View Post
                If it's in your price range, I say get a dual voltage machine. Versatility of a 110v machine and capability of a 220v machine in one package. The Millermatic 211 will be my next welder pruchase.
                have one and absolutely love it. It does everything the Millermatic 251 I use at work can do, except for spray arc. Best investment i ever made hands down.

                My advice is go with a 220v welder, 110 just isn't powerful enough to produce good quality welds on thicker material.
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                • #9
                  The problem is that I don't have access to a 220 source. And also I'm not lookin to drop 1100 bucks on a welder that can weld a little thicker stuff. And I can't see myself using anything over 1/4 inch anyway

                  97 TJ that I think is pretty neat.

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                  • #10
                    I also have a hobart 140 and think it does a good job. 1/4" is a stretch if your looking for real good penetration but what do you expect for a 120 unit?

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                    • #11
                      wade also has a hobart 140 and it always seems to work well whenever he needs it
                      I drive a Datsun

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                      • #12
                        I have a hobart 140 bought from tractor supply about a year ago. Works good with flux and even better with gas not a bad welder for the money.
                        04 WJ, 6.5 inch lift on 35'' MTR/K, Clayton long arms,locked
                        Jon

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                        • #13
                          had my hobart 140 for 6 years or so. no failed welds.

                          welds 3/16" and under with ease. welds 1/4" pretty good if you arent using an extension cord. even done some 3/8" and solid stock tubing with it. no failed welds. on the thicker stuff sometimes I make a couple passes while its still hot.

                          http://www.toolking.com/hobart-50050...elder-a-stock/

                          exact place i got it from, and mine was a factory reconditioned unit. looked brand new.
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                          • #14
                            Thanks for the reviews guys. I get 15% off at TSC so Ill be getting it from there. Now time to finally get some work done on the blue jeep

                            97 TJ that I think is pretty neat.

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                            • #15
                              I just bought this welder after reading great reviews. I have run it quite a bit and its been great. I dont think you can beat it for the money and especially for what it comes with

                              http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...2691_200332691
                              Dan.
                              2000 XJ, BJ 60 front, welded, 5.13's, 3 link, ruffstuff heims. D70 rear, detroit, 5.13's, discs. stretched. trail ready beadlocks. 39" Red labels. 4:1 Klune V-drive/D20, PSC full hydro

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