Mrwurm
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I currently own an a/c stick welder (230 volt) and an oxy/acetelyne gas rig. I have never used a mig welder, but I am now thinking of buying one. A friend of mine bought a cheapy at Harbor Freight and I am amazed at the quality of welds he's getting. I'm not interested in the cheapy model, but I thought this Hobart would suit me well.
It's 115 volt, has a gas valve and regulator. Having this type of rig could expand my welding to stainless and aluminum. It would also allow me to weld lighter gauge materials that always seem to get burned up by my stick welder (regardless of my best efforts to adjust the amperage)
Have I selected a good unit for general light to medium use ?
Can you sugggest another brand or model in the under $500 range ? (the Hobart 140 is $419 at TSC)
It's 115 volt, has a gas valve and regulator. Having this type of rig could expand my welding to stainless and aluminum. It would also allow me to weld lighter gauge materials that always seem to get burned up by my stick welder (regardless of my best efforts to adjust the amperage)
Have I selected a good unit for general light to medium use ?
Can you sugggest another brand or model in the under $500 range ? (the Hobart 140 is $419 at TSC)