Have you ever had any problems with any thing that you have bought from them that has needed repairs? If so how did it go? The local dealer that I talked to quoted his price and I never tried to negotiate down his price any maybe telling him what cyberweld or the other [Indian site]was asking might get him to come down some. If you get one over the internet and then need repairs on it I wonder if the local welding shops would give me any static on doing the repairs or are they required to do repairs as a dealer of that brand plasma cutter or mig. I bought my oxygen accetylene torches used and when I go to get my tanks filled up I feel kinda out of place there but maybe that is because I haven't had to do thatvery often. There was a thread a while back that talked about dealing with getting their tanks refilled and it seemed that others had the same types of feelings maybe when I get more acquanted with this supply place maybe I will feel more at ease. Thanks again for any replies that help me in decision making.Sully2 said:
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Sully2
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Nope! Never had anything that had to be fixed under warranty at all. But warrabnty work is just that..warranty work..and IF..IF I needed warranty work done and the "local" shop REFUSED...Id be right on the phone to the parent company finding out WHY....but then again thats one reason I stick with Hobart / miller because those guys are top notch in all sorts of "assistance".toy said:
My HH140 I bought local because he was willing to beat everyones price on it..good for him I say. My HH210 he didnt even know they existed ( I bought it within about 10 days of them even being released) but I go back to buy many other itr=ems off of him and when I decide to go MIG..I'll get my tank and refills off the local guy.
I NEVER "feel uneasy" about paying someone to do a "service" for me...whether its paint my house or fix a flat tire out on the interstate...I pay..they preform the needed function.
i bought a handler 187 @ ruralking on a 10% off day... it came w/ running gear so it was a good deal even today... my brother bought a millermatic 180 i think? from brwelder.com they were the best price and great delivery a few years ago, perhaps still today.. good luck. if you buy 110v, get a used one so you don't take a bath when you realize you need a bigger (220v) welder..
escavader
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I needed a mig on my tractor cab project,so over the winter i bought the HOBART 140.Never owned a mig before,i always used a stick for every thing.My stick hasnt been touched since i bought the 110 mig,i love it.Iuse the gas,but i did try the flux wire that came with the welder.Ihated it id rather use my stick,But like i said the gas and solid wire is awEsome.No more exhaust clamps,no more hurrying so i wont burn through.no more pop rivet patches on my older vehicles.Ialso soon found out,it didnt seem to make a difference with wire size.Iseem to able to do a good job on thick or thin with the .035 solid wire.
A gas welder is more money ,than just a flux core,but get the gas its so much nicer. You can also reverse the polarity and use it gasless[with flux core wire] Ialso like the idea that i can grab it and my genny and weld away from the shop because its only 110 volt.IN the best of both worlds i think a small mig and a stick welder are both nice to have.
ALAN
A gas welder is more money ,than just a flux core,but get the gas its so much nicer. You can also reverse the polarity and use it gasless[with flux core wire] Ialso like the idea that i can grab it and my genny and weld away from the shop because its only 110 volt.IN the best of both worlds i think a small mig and a stick welder are both nice to have.
ALAN
Sully2
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YOU got it!!escavader said:
I have to use flux core presently as all my welding is outside...and the gas for MIG would just get blown away
escavader
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YES I GOT IT!!!Thanks to some good advice from my friends here on TBNSully2 said:
Ihad the thread something like need a welder for thin stuff or something like that.The 140 is a great machine,and makes nice lookin welds!!Just came in from the shop,weld a little...read tbn...weld a little.read tbn.. ALAN
gemini5362
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Sully2 said:
How do you like using the flux core. I use gas on my mig and wondered if i should get some flux core for welding when I want to weld outside and there is some wind.
Bill_C
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My first welder was a Lincoln Weld-Pak 100, or is it the SP-100, same thing.... 110 volts. Got it about 12 or 15 years ago and have used flux core on it exclusively (though I bought the gas kit, I never installed it). The flux core, though not as clean as gas, is just too convenient. I use the big spool adaptor with Lincoln 211 ? Innershield wire and it's great for most of the home/hobby type welding I do. Wanna weld up the mailbox, just run an extension cord outside. I've welded up to 1/2 plate with it, albeit with a gazillion passes, and it don't look pretty with all those passes. I made an engine hoist with it and the welds held enough to pick up the front end of a car, for example. For regular 3/16 or less, the welds look pretty darn good.
But every now and then I want to do thicker stuff, or stuff that I absolutely want more oomph, so I bought a Lincoln 225 AC/DC tombstone also. I figure between the little wire feed and the big buzz box, I can cover most every thing I would want to weld....for less than a grand invested, counting the $50 HF autodarkening hood.
But every now and then I want to do thicker stuff, or stuff that I absolutely want more oomph, so I bought a Lincoln 225 AC/DC tombstone also. I figure between the little wire feed and the big buzz box, I can cover most every thing I would want to weld....for less than a grand invested, counting the $50 HF autodarkening hood.
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Thought I'd add my .02 in here as well. I have a 30 year old Lincoln Tombstone 180 AC stick welder and HF CEMIG160 which I bought last year. It's on gas (no flux core here!). I also have an Smith OXY/ACE set.
I learned to weld on the buzz box using stick. It's the cheapest and best way to learn. Get a used one of Craig's list or Ebay, some scrap steel, clean it and practicel, practice, practice. Once you get the hang of it go to MIG. You'll understand the feel of the arc and puddle flow so the MIG will work great for you. Also, spend the money for an autodarkening helmet. Best invention ever made for welding.
Finally, get yourself a torch and gas bottles. You can do anything with these and a bunch of things you can't do with AC/DC or MIG. If you are on this forum that means you mess with tractors and if you do sooner or later you will need to weld, you might even find out that it becomes an interesting hobby as well.
Good luck and enjoy......
I learned to weld on the buzz box using stick. It's the cheapest and best way to learn. Get a used one of Craig's list or Ebay, some scrap steel, clean it and practicel, practice, practice. Once you get the hang of it go to MIG. You'll understand the feel of the arc and puddle flow so the MIG will work great for you. Also, spend the money for an autodarkening helmet. Best invention ever made for welding.
Finally, get yourself a torch and gas bottles. You can do anything with these and a bunch of things you can't do with AC/DC or MIG. If you are on this forum that means you mess with tractors and if you do sooner or later you will need to weld, you might even find out that it becomes an interesting hobby as well.
Good luck and enjoy......
Sully2
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gemini5362 said:
See "Bill C's" post....
It doesnt produce as clean a looking weld as gas ( MIG) does...but for working outside..its just too easy and too convient.