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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by EL TACOROJO, Sep 17, 2010.

  1. Feb 17, 2019 at 8:03 AM
    YamaDirtrider

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    What hasn't been modified?
    Have you done any welding?
    General air has mig classes, ~$50 and 4hrs will help you with some of the basics and give ya a few hrs behind a machine.
     
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  2. Feb 17, 2019 at 8:10 AM
    teamhypoxia

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    My experience so far has consisted of burning holes in things with an improperly set up stick and then calling in the cavalry to clean up my mess. :rofl:

    good to know about the classes.... I'll have to check that out :thumbsup:
    I think owning a machine will kind of force it on me. A long long time ago, I bought a snowboard and a bunch of gear. I went out, crashed all over the place, and generally had a miserable time but because I was already invested, I powered through, learned how to do it and had a lot of fun for a lot of years.
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2019 at 8:16 AM
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    You won't be disappointed with that unit ,but I doubt you'll even use half of its capability. so it probably would be a waste.

    The Hobart WILL last your life time, the Weldpro probably will, too or not.

    Think of them in terms of a Tacoma.

    The Hobart is 1st Gen 5 speed, 2 wheel drive.

    The Weld pro is a 3rd Gen with a huge amount of electronics.

    Do you need all those options or do just want them.

    These companies know our weaknesses . We like gadgets even if we won't use them much at all.

    I'm a skilled welder, I know I don't have enough lifetime to master all the features these machines offer.
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2019 at 8:22 AM
    teamhypoxia

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    You lost me at 2WD.... but you got me back again at 3rd Gen :rofl:
     
  5. Feb 17, 2019 at 8:29 AM
    koditten

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    Sorry, didn't see your post. Yes, I chose this because the Hypoxia wanted to possibly weld aluminum. It was the best price I could find using the requirements posted by TH.
     
  6. Feb 17, 2019 at 8:32 AM
    koditten

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    I don't ever consider duty cycle when it comes to MIG welders. I've used many different units, both 110 or 240. I've never exceeded the duty cycle of any.

    It is very rare to weld constantly for more than 2 minutes.
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    The only real downside to the Weldpro is maybe Warranty That might mean shipping on your dime to the distributor or manufacture. Outside of warranty a nice paper weight

    Hobart you gotta buy shielding gas and consumables local most time it is drop it off for a slight fee it is picked up by the warranty vendor unless your lucky to be local to one.
     
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  8. Feb 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM
    Shmellmopwho

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    I have a Hobart 210 mvp and I really like it. Been going 4 years strong. Had a capacitor pop but it was covered under warranty and Hobart found me a place nearby to warranty and complete the repair. It has been a little work horse. I weld a couple hours with it almost every day. Consumables are easy to get on Amazon. Definitely a good machine for the price.
     
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  9. Feb 17, 2019 at 10:42 AM
    jubei

    jubei would rather be doing something else

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    Stuff. Also things.
    I’m very much a newb welder at this stage, but I really love my Hobart 210MVP. It will burn 1/4 mild steel no problem, and it’s super simple. Just voltage and WFS, so you’re not drowning in a bunch of bullshit features that you probably don’t need, won’t ever use, and just increase the complexity of the machine. Another nice benefit is that Hobart is owned by Miller, so you’re backed by two of the three big hitters if something breaks.

    Also, I’m just wrapping up cam tab and spindle gussets, as well as welding in limit straps, and the 210MVP did it no problem. Most of that was outside welding with 75/25 too.

    I think you’re in NOCO as well, so if you ever want to check out my setup, let me know. I have a bunch of scrap you can wail away on before you buy. Once you get the hang of it, you’re gonna be hooked like the rest of us.
     
  10. Feb 17, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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    No Hobart is not owned by Miller but by the same parent Company Illinois Tool Works.

    Most likely for Taxes
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2019 at 3:09 PM
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    Preheat and beveling was used on high stress components. But putting this little 110 to the test.

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  12. Feb 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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    I realize there are a lot of variables here.... but can you point me in the right direction at all on Amazon consumables?
     
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  13. Feb 17, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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    Just a cool shot from today doing a cmc for someone. Thought I’d share.

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    The only consumables are going to be wire and contact tips. Neither are a specialty item and are not gonna break you. They last a long time.
     
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  15. Feb 17, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    Of course!

    Usually you’ll end up swapping out your contact tips semi frequently since they’ll get gunked up. You’ll probably want to run .030 or .035 tips since that is typically the most readily available wire size from most places that you can easily get wire at a store.

    For the Hobart 210 these would be your contact tips 5 count

    https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-77017...ntact+tips&dpPl=1&dpID=51Fjiun2n4L&ref=plSrch


    Also less frequently but sometimes necessary would be another nozzle cover

    https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-77040...6_SY340_QL65&keywords=hobart+210+nozzle+cover

    Those are really the only extras you’ll NEED outside of shielding gas and wire for a MIG setup

    I get the Lincoln L-56 superarc wire from Home Depot because it’s always in stock and right down the street from my house.

    I get gas 75/25 mix from local welding gas shop and that’s about it.
     
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  17. Feb 17, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    That came out sweet!
     
  18. Feb 17, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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    Good info :thumbsup:
    I was thinking I'd hear something like "get this gauge wire because it'll work well for 90% of your projects" but maybe that's more of a welder setting thing than a wire gauge/type kind of thing?
    Or "stay away from this brand because it blows goats"

    75/25 on the gas? Argon and ? I was thinking I'd get a 40cf bottle. Seemed like it would be slightly bigger than my acetylene "B" tanks and should be good for about 2.5hrs of flow?

    Obviously, I dont know much yet but I do know that I need to pick up a box of weld gaps and a can or two of arc-start.
     
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  19. Feb 17, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    In my opinion I feel like .030 works well for a lot of different things. At least that’s what I use most.

    Argon and CO2. I have a 135 bottle but I weld around 1.5-2 hours every day at home.
     
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