Just my two cents I have the 135 as well, with the gas kit. The welder
works really well, esp. for the price.
Another vote in the positive for this machine.
-Chad
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From: mgs-bounces+mgb72=airmail.net@autox.team.net
[mailto:mgs-bounces+mgb72=airmail.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
mark.jones@exxonmobil.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:17 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net; rolindsay@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Advice needed regarding welder
I'll make the same recommendation as Paul. I have the Hobart Handler 135
(essentially the same as the 140 just an older model), which is a 120V
welder, and just finished this spring restoring the body of my Spitfire
(floors, sills, rear fender, etc) using this unit. I find it to be a very
easy unit to operate. I have also welded 1/8" steel with this machine with
ease.
Please get a gas unit, it makes for a much cleaner weld than using flux
core wire, a lot less spatter to clean up off of your sheet metal.
Although flux core comes in handy welding on a frame where you might not be
able to get the metal perfectly clean (flux core will weld through light,
surface corrosion), or you welding outside in the wind.
I agree with Paul when he says that the benefit of buying a
Hobart/Miller/Lincoln is that parts an service will be available for years
to come.
I have seen the 140 on sale at TSC for a reasonable price.
Mark
From: Rick Lindsay <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
Subject: [Mgs] Advice needed regarding welder, no other content
Hello Friends,
I am in the market for a welder. I need a tool that will weld sheet metal
as well as structural steel on a
car. I don't need to weld anything but steel so fancy gas units aren't
needed.
So what KIND of welder (and current) would you recommended for the jobs I
have described above? Advice appreciated.
rick lindsay
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