Dang I have to get some power to my building and some argon to get started practicing.
The big "made in china" print on the front is scary...
That's why I wanted to stay away from the harbor freight and Eastwood welders.
We had a harbor freight mig and it lasted about 7 years. Now when you let off the trigger the wire will not stop feeding. I'm not sure what's wrong and we wanted an upgrade.
Thanks for all the help guys. We went with the Hobart 140 from Northern Tool. It was $499 with a welding cart and free shipping.
There is no reason you can't run flux core in your Hobart. Flip the drive roll to the correct size,install the correct size tip, and reverse the polarity to the gun at the terminals right above the drive roll block.I wanted to stick with a USA made product. At one point I was considering the HF 170, but heard there are no parts available and made in China.
So I recently purchased the Hobart Handler. I have my Argon CO2 bottle, and need to start practicing.
I may just buy a HF Flux Core welder to practice with flux wire, the damn thing is only about $80 on sale.
I wanted to stick with a USA made product. At one point I was considering the HF 170, but heard there are no parts available and made in China.
So I recently purchased the Hobart Handler. I have my Argon CO2 bottle, and need to start practicing.
I may just buy a HF Flux Core welder to practice with flux wire, the damn thing is only about $80 on sale.