Eastwood Mig

[Doofy]

The 120 volt units are much handier to use and transport then the 240 volt. You can use a heavy duty (10ga-12ga) extension cord or easily packed to site. The smaller units can be run off a small generator too.

 

[timswi]

Might have to go back to looking at the Hobarts, Used a Miller before and really liked it, but don't really want to pay that premium for something I use once in a while..The knock off one I've had for 25 years has served me well until recently..

 

[fried1765]

Might have to go back to looking at the Hobarts, Used a Miller before and really liked it, but don't really want to pay that premium for something I use once in a while..The knock off one I've had for 25 years has served me well until recently..

Most everyone who has it, seems to love the Hobart Handler 190.

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Eastwood's issue is they replace the unit if it is broken, but after the relatively short warranty period is over, is parts and service is almost nil. A few years ago, when they first introduced their line, we had an opportunity to talk "friendly" with them at a show. They told (bragged?) that they'd send out a new unit to replace one if it was broken, but when asked about long term support for parts and where service was to take place, they sort of shrugged it off. That may have changed in the last few years. I don't know, but that would be a question I'd have since they have had a number of new models and rapid model updates/changes and where they are with that issue.

 

[timswi]

Eastwood's issue is they replace the unit if it is broken, but after the relatively short warranty period is over, is parts and service is almost nil. A few years ago, when they first introduced their line, we had an opportunity to talk "friendly" with them at a show. They told (bragged?) that they'd send out a new unit to replace one if it was broken, but when asked about long term support for parts and where service was to take place, they sort of shrugged it off. That may have changed in the last few years. I don't know, but that would be a question I'd have since they have had a number of new models and rapid model updates/changes and where they are with that issue.

Thanks Mark

 

[Big Barn]

I had a Hobart 187 (predecessor to the 190) for awhile. It was a nice little welder and I would recommend it or the 190 for your purposes. If you buy a 187 used be aware that it is not plug and play if you decide to add a spool gun for welding aluminum. The 190 IS plug and play.

 

[Big Barn]

Homeowner or hobbyists is a better description. A good machine for 99% of the folks in this site.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Might have to go back to looking at the Hobarts, Used a Miller before and really liked it, but don't really want to pay that premium for something I use once in a while..The knock off one I've had for 25 years has served me well until recently..

Ever have a problem with a Miller and call them? They answer on the first ring with a real person. Within one minute you're talking to a tech who knows what they are talking about. Millers can be serviced and fixed if they fail. Worth it for me.

 

[Doofy]

This is impressive and if I didn't already have a Hobart, I would consider this one.
Millermatic(R) 141 MIG Welder | MillerWelds

 

[Big Barn]

Millers can be serviced and fixed if they fail. Worth it for me.

Not always. Buddy JUST informed me this morning he’s been talking to Miller for a week. The board in his Syncrowave is toast and obsolete. He then took (all 300 pounds of it )to the authorized service center to pay them $240 to tell him they couldn’t do anything.