any one can compare Hobart 190 and Eastwood MIG Welder 175 Amp with Spool Gun ALMOST HALF PRICE ?
1995925
Not sure about the Eastwood - never used their stuff. Seems ok to me, but I'm clumsy, so I needed 'as good as I could get'.I AM sure about the Hobart, though - it works Good!
1995926
Eastwood is probably ok but it is made in china and may one day break on you. Hobart is made in america and made to last for the rest of your life.
1995927
I just bought the hobart 190. I am waiting for delivery. I spent 2 weeks decideing between the hobart and the eastman. I decided welders are like golf clubs. If you buy cheap you will never know whether is you or the machine that laid the ugly weld. In my case it will take the excuses away.
1995928
I don't know about the eastwood, but the hobart is a great welder! You get what you pay for!
1995929
I would go with the Hobart. I still have the Hobart 120 that I bought 22 years ago, and have only had to replace the gun once, it still works today the same as it did when I bought it. I also just in the last few months bought a Longivity plasma cutter that I am not happy with, constantly problems.
1995930
I've not used the Eastwood welder. I can speak well of the handler, however - it lends itself to 'cookbook style' welding,which is an asset when you're frequently fatigued and tend to be clumsy.
361351
I've had the DWS355 for over and year and added the corded Porter Cable PCE605K about 4 months ago. The PC shares the same 3.0 amp motor as the DWE315 and it isn't that much stronger than this beast. I prefer the grip of either Dewalt over the PC (it feels like your holding a beer can). The only negative the Dewalt has IMO is it's extremely loud. Louder than the Porter or my old HF tool.
1240202
Not sure what yer asking for here. You should probably try "Google." A CEM 140T is a great welder if you want to spend the time tracking down all the upgrade parts from other machines to make up for the garbage the put in the box. This type of machine has a lot of hobbyist support on the internet. Again, "Google."
50920
Not without a spoil gun and the correct gas. Your skill level and grade of aluminum will determine how strong your weld is. Eastwood sells this welder with the kit you need.
1185268
I haven't tried welding aluminum, but one thing I know because I have tested it: it's good for the 1/16 and more and less for the 5/64 and 3/32 as it seems to need some extra 5 to 10 amperes more to burn properly these last ones, (I have tried to make a nice welding with these last 2 electrodes using this welding machine but the weld simply cools down to fast).Using the 1/8 electrode for mild steel; well this machine won't burn it, not even using the 1/8 SS electrodes which I feel are softer.
2002944
Weldfabulous has seperate listings for full tanks. They are 190.00 and 54 for shipping.
1215182
Cheaper to buy a new one. You probably won't notice the difference anyway. Both will strain you to cock it if you don't make or use a pre-fab cocking device. Then you'll be happy with either. Trust me it is worth the $10 - $20 it will cost you. I made my own in 15 minutes.
367444
This unit comes ready to use with a starter roll of flux core wire. I highly recommend purchasing the additional two pack here on Amazon (Hobart H222106-RTP 0.030-Inch 4-Pound E71T-11 Flux-Cored Welding Wire, Value-Twin Pack) and a pack of tips (Hobart 770177 Tip,Contact .030 - Miller). You will absolutely love this machine for puttering around. This is NOT a production machine. I wouldn't give mine up. I also got gloves and the flux core nozzle, all in the Hobart brand. Very please with the quality and value. Cheers and Merry Christmas.
540830
The machine could probably run the 030 fluxcore, though I haven't tried it. The stock drive roller will run 025, 030, 035 wire. I believe that there is no mention of it because it was not to common a wire. I do recall that the smallest innershield lincoln use to make was .035 nr211 wire. I suppose that 030 flux cored wire could possibly be to thin and brittle for the stock gun liner.... Mig wire bends, but fluxcore tends to snap in my experience. Give Eastwood a call and ask. They have a solid and knowledgeable customer care staff (based in the USA too!).
1811232
My 250EX came w/ a stinger and the requisite cable for it. However, the stinger is the "twist head to lock" type rather than spring Jaws and the cable is lighter than what I had the stinger I already have. You will need to go to your Local Welding Supply shop to get Argon and some other things (I upgraded the Ground lead too, longer and larger+better clamp). You will be able to look at the stingers available and choose one appropriate for pour uses.
300820
No comparison. The Northern Tool has a high quality American made pump. Check the components on the Harbor Freight. Get Serious! They're not even in the same league.
124962
I used it on a Lincoln 175 I had to make a few modifications to the wiring but nothing major. I also have a Hobart but it will not work on this machine. The problem is the brass fitting that goes into the front of the welder is different. I would guess the Miller welder is also different. e The Longevity spool gun works great. For the money you cant go wrong. You could look at the fitting on your Miller and go to a weld supply shop and check out a Lincoln.
2078733
Incredible machine! unless you weld lots of aluminum where you need the fine tune settings of the Miller 211, don't spend the extra cash. Not worth it. The Hobart will do the job
543119
I own this machine and running on 120v it will put out 127amps, easily will weld 1/8" steel. I use a 3/32" tungsten and 3/32" rod. Puts out a nice arc. I also own a syncrowave which IMO puts out a little nicer arc. One of the things this machine has going for it is it only draws about 30amps at 220V so you can run it off a dryer outlet with the right plug, no need for a 50 amp circuit to run it wide open throttle. Mine also runs fine off a 20amp 120v circuit without tripping the breaker. Just hopes it lives thru the 5yr warranty, the circuit boards have a lot of chinese components on them. Happy so far. I own this machine and running on 120v it will put out 127amps, easily will weld 1/8" steel. I use a 3/32" tungsten and 3/32" rod. Puts out a nice arc. I also own a syncrowave which IMO puts out a little nicer arc. One of the things this machine has going for it is it only draws about 30amps at 220V so you can run it off a dryer outlet with the right plug, no need for a 50 amp circuit to run it wide open throttle. Mine also runs fine off a 20amp 120v circuit without tripping the breaker. Just hopes it lives thru the 5yr warranty, the circuit boards have a lot of chinese... » Read More I own this machine and running on 120v it will put out 127amps, easily will weld 1/8" steel. I use a 3/32" tungsten and 3/32" rod. Puts out a nice arc. I also own a syncrowave which IMO puts out a little nicer arc. One of the things this machine has going for it is it only draws about 30amps at 220V so you can run it off a dryer outlet with the right plug, no need for a 50 amp circuit to run it wide open throttle. Mine also runs fine off a 20amp 120v circuit without tripping the breaker. Just hopes it lives thru the 5yr warranty, the circuit boards have a lot of chinese components on them. Happy so far. « Show Less
1686781
its a great welder. i mainly run it on 220volts. just welded up my frame and made hardcore plate bumper. very strong. i also had to make floor pans out of 18 gauge. the original pans were probably only 22 and some spots kinda thin. it did very well. half way through i ran out of wire and had to use 0.35 flux and still performed well. the settings are fine and honestly only use three of them one for thin another for exhaust and than all the way with thick. i mainly change the wire speed. i have ran at max for probably too long many times and no problems. only tricky thing was first setting up wire tension. now it never jams. overall love it its a great welder. i mainly run it on 220volts. just welded up my frame and made hardcore plate bumper. very strong. i also had to make floor pans out of 18 gauge. the original pans were probably only 22 and some spots kinda thin. it did very well. half way through i ran out of wire and had to use 0.35 flux and still performed well. the settings are fine and honestly only use three of them one for thin another for exhaust and than all the way with thick. i mainly change the wire speed. i have ran at max for probably too long many times and no problems. only tricky thing was first setting... » Read More its a great welder. i mainly run it on 220volts. just welded up my frame and made hardcore plate bumper. very strong. i also had to make floor pans out of 18 gauge. the original pans were probably only 22 and some spots kinda thin. it did very well. half way through i ran out of wire and had to use 0.35 flux and still performed well. the settings are fine and honestly only use three of them one for thin another for exhaust and than all the way with thick. i mainly change the wire speed. i have ran at max for probably too long many times and no problems. only tricky thing was first setting up wire tension. now it never jams. overall love it « Show Less
509688
Similar, but not the same. Harbor freight one is a good jack, and a good buy.Arcan isn't cheap, but a really great jack.
276236
Don't be fooled by cheap imports. You will never develop skills with inferior tools. This machine and Hobarts are good starter machines. I own this one and have expanded it with the spooling gun for aluminum and stainless steel. Be ready to buy the gas that is needed to create professional welds. You can get the gas in small tanks from welding supply stores.