welders?

[Panos]

ok i found two welders at my local pawn shop and am thinking about buying one of them.

the first one is a hobart ironman 210 mig used but looks to be in good condition. 699$

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00920575000P?vName=Sears%20Pro&cName=Professional&sName=Building%20&%20Remodeling&psid=NEXTAG01&sid=IDx20070921x00003j

just like the one in the link

or the second one is a miller 175 230v good condition as well, also wants 699$

like the one in this link

http://www.jeepfan.com/products/gear/miller175.htm


school me a bit on these welders please, thanks nick

 

[Darwin]

i've done a considerable amount of welding with both hobart and miller welders. i'd buy the hobart out of the two listed. not that the miller isn't a great machine, i just liked using the hobart more.

 

[Caleb]

Millers are nicer welders, no question about that. However, comparing a 175 welder to a 210 for the same cost, I'd lean very heavily to the 210. I can't say that I would definitely get the 210 without seeing both first hand. Hobarts are good welders, just not as nice as Millers.

 

[Panos]

ok, that is what i thought. the hobart is abigger welder, i just didnt know how they performed. but this is good to know.

so 699 is not a bad deal than?

 

[Goose]

I have a hobart 175 & I have been real happy with it.
most of the parts on mine are miller parts. my gun has miller stamped right on it.
I dont know if all hobarts are like that?

 

[Caleb]

I have a hobart 175 & I have been real happy with it.
most of the parts on mine are miller parts. my gun has miller stamped right on it.
I dont know if all hobarts are like that?

That's because Hobart's are made by Miller. Hobart is the "consumer" line while Miller is the "industrial" line. There are many parts on the miller that are nicer, such as the dial (infinite voltage/linespeed control vs. presets).

 

[alwaysxj]

i have a lincoln and i only paid $300 brand new from lowes but i got a good deal on it. i like it it weld up to 5/16. my buddy has a hobart that is nice to i think it all depends on what you like the best. before buying i would go and check some stores out.

 

[Panos]

thank you all for the advice, i talked the pawn shop down to 500 out the door for the hobart, so all i need are gloves a mask and a bottle

 

[jardine]

nice i just bought me a new hobart the other day i love it.

 

[Panos]

sweet! this will be my first welder, so i am exited

 

[Goose]

sweet! this will be my first welder, so i am exited

thats a great deal for a 210 welder!

 

[jardine]

sweet! this will be my first welder, so i am exited

this was my first welder to i love it i have already put it to good use after only having it for 2 days.

 

[spaggyroe]

Kudos for going with a 220v machine.
You won't be sorry.

Personlly, I'm a Miller man but I don't think the Hobart would be a bad machine either. I have a Millermatic 252 and love it!

Good luck.

 

[Panos]

oh yeah i have many plans already in mind, finish my dove tail, cage, sliders, haha seems endless now! oh yeah i just ordered jmr tube bender as well