hobart welder?

would the hobart 125 EZ welder be a good welder? it cost $300 @ a local hardware store. i want to buy a welder but i don't want to waste $300 if it isn't that great or doesn't last very long. any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Edited: 6/1/2006 12:31:31 PM by gravity matt

what are you going to be welding? we have a huge lincoln in our fab shop but i wanted something for my house for sheetmetal and moderate fab/frame work so i got a miller 175. depends on what you want to weld though. i would at least go with a 220 machine. and a miller or lincoln brand though.

hobart is made by miller

i would go with a 220v welder also.

the miller 175 is a great welder for home use, thats what i got!

lincoln pro mig 175, or miller 175, wouldnt go hobart, they are miller, but not miller quality from what ive seen and read.

Matt is right, really depends on what you will be welding. I'm partial to Miller, Millermatic 135 for sheetmetal and Millermatic 251 for frame work.

i need to get a miller 135 for sheetmetal, my 210 is waaaaay over kill. it got anoying when i was bd'in my bed, kept burnin through. millermatic 251, thats a fuckin bad ass welder

ive got a miller 175 and i love it! and the 251 at work, both kickass welders. but for home stuff if your mostly doing bodymetal and some frame work... the 175 is a better bet. Unless you do majority frame work in your garage.. get the 251 then.

Without knowing what his use is I would recommend a Miller 175 for all around use. Has enough amperage to penetrate 1/4 with .035 wire and you can always swap your liner/wire/tip to .024 for sheetmetal.

as much as i love the miller welder the hobart in my opinion is just as good. thats what i learned on and i found that it was easier to use then the miller. It produced a faster weld at lower voltage and wire speed, plus there cheaper. i guess you should just try to use one and see what fits you better

as much as i love the miller welder the hobart in my opinion is just as good. thats what i learned on and i found that it was easier to use then the miller. It produced a faster weld at lower voltage and wire speed, plus there cheaper. i guess you should just try to use one and see what fits you better