[AT] Wire welder question

[bwhdon]

Len,
Thanks for the info,

Most of my wire welding will be on auto and tractor sheet metal repairs, and
light up 1/4" plate on fabricated engine carts, Horse panels and horse
trailer body framing so I think I will go with the 120 hobart 140 handler ,
seems to be just right. For  the heavier welding I will do like you and fire
up the stick welder.

Thanks again

Don


----- Original Message -----
From: "Len Rugen" <lrugen at c-magic.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Wire welder question


> I have a Hobart Handler, it's a 120V welder, I think the model is 170.  It
> has never needed service, so I can't say anything about the warrenty.  It
> may be the ancestor of the 175.  It came with gas setup (less tank) and a
> "free" cart for (I think) about $450.  I bought it because my brodcast
> seeder needed repairs and my stick welder was down.  I've since repaired
the
> stick welder (Lincoln 120, 30+ years old).  I use the wire welder for
light
> stuff and the stick where necessary.  Having a 120 portable welder is
handy,
> just switch to flux wire and leave the tank and cart behind.
>
> I remodeled a light boat trailer into a 4 x 8' tilt bed utility trailer
with
> 12" sides using the wire exclusively.  I never "thermaled" and ran out of
> duty cycle welding 3/16" and less.
>
> If their more expensive welders are proportionally better, you should be
> happy.
>
> I compared to Lincoln's at Lowes, the price was about the same AFTER
adding
> their gas kit.
>
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