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Post by Wide-J on Jan 21, 2008 9:44:12 GMT -5
I am in the market for a new welder as well. I stopped down to ABCO Welding and Industrial Supply on Saturday to get some prices there. I am serious about the Hobart Handler 187 and possibly the Handler 210. The Handler 187 has much better reviews than the MM180, and the Lincoln 180C. The 210 is really new so there isnt many reviews out there, but it looks to be a good welder. As CS said, go with a 220 welder because the duty cycles are better. However, have you ever tried to weld 2 minutes straight without a break? As far as buring 1/4, dont get a machine that will do 1/4 max on one pass. If you have to constantly run it on full for long periods of time, its pushing its capabilities and will lead to decreased life. Its kind of like running a car at high prms. Yes, you can do it but wouldnt you want a little more engine so it doesnt have to work so hard?
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Post by 1tonflattie on Jan 21, 2008 17:57:28 GMT -5
having a 208/230v is optimum. (altho the nicest machine i ever mig welded with is a miller xmt 304 and a suitcase wire feeder autolink on 480 3 phase) i like the saying buy more welder then you think youll need. As i said if you are looking to buy a new miller or lincoln, pm me and i can get you a quote, we might be able to get hobart also. My shop also sells used equipment but used mig machines are few anre far between. we have an older hobart handler 200 which is a 200 amp 60% machine we are getting ready to go through and resell fairly soon. I dont think it would be fair to mention the name of my shop because we do not pay to adveritse here but would be happy help anyone out.
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Post by olred96 on Jan 21, 2008 21:32:17 GMT -5
i got a snap on 220 volt 230 amp mig and it is the best one i have ever owned excelent penitration. i would go 220 volt and atleast 180 amp just because its hard to get a good penitration or strong weld on 1/4 steel with a small 120 volt mig because with the 120 volt ur using every bit of the heat from the weld to heat the metel to get a good weld but with a 220 volt 180-240 amp ur not using every thing the welders got to heat the steel instead ur getting nice strong bonds or welds also ull get alot of cold welds with a 120 volt welder on 1/4 in steel
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Post by 1tonflattie on Jan 24, 2008 17:58:37 GMT -5
Miller Big Blue 400D i have tested one that puts out 650 amps at 30VDC. That might be ample for 1/4"  |
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