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i hope this don't get moved. i put it here because i spend all my time in here. i got me a hobart 180 today. i got the bottle too. a free cart came with it.now i can start filling the unwanted hole's in my frame before i sand blast and paint.hope all had a good thank's giving. tracy
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Congrats! A wire feed is indeed a good toy. I have a Millermatic 135 and I love it!!
The Hobart is a great machine
Bobby
The Hobart is a great machine
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does the new Hobart 180 use metal drive gears instead of plastic?
Also, does it have settings like 1 thru 5, or is it infinitely adjustable?
I'm looking at buying my own, too, soon.
Also, does it have settings like 1 thru 5, or is it infinitely adjustable?
I'm looking at buying my own, too, soon.
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Was going to make a new thread but saw this one going and thought I would chime in. This past spring I was fortunate to pick up a Lincoln Idealarch DC 250 at a auction for less than $500.00 and I was just able this past week to get it up and running. It may be a bit much for a home shop but I cuoldn't pass on the price. I will have make a cart or stand for everything but it does make a nice addition to my tools.
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It`s beginning to look like we should be discussing this in the Garage and Workshop forum....A little off topic but not too bad yet, it`s funny how easy it is to get carried away when we`re having so much fun. 
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Well, to keep this on topic...
While welding on my 49 F1 (gratuitous truck plug) today with my Millermatic 135 I was very happy that both the amperage and the wire speed are infinately variable. Thats one of the reasons I went with the Miller. I do wish I would have bought the Millermatic 175 but I'm very happy with the 135.
Bobby
While welding on my 49 F1 (gratuitous truck plug) today with my Millermatic 135 I was very happy that both the amperage and the wire speed are infinately variable. Thats one of the reasons I went with the Miller. I do wish I would have bought the Millermatic 175 but I'm very happy with the 135.
Bobby
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Originally Posted by bobbytnm
Well, to keep this on topic...
Bobby
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LOL...I figured, I just couldn't resist being a wise-guy
I welded like crazy today, I ran out of shield gas and had to go steel the bottle from my brother-in-laws welder to finish up. If I were a better welder I wouldn't have to spend so much time grinding.
Bobby
I welded like crazy today, I ran out of shield gas and had to go steel the bottle from my brother-in-laws welder to finish up. If I were a better welder I wouldn't have to spend so much time grinding.
Bobby
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it might have steel gear's.the roller's are steel that guide the wire,also the internal part of the wand is a steel insert that the wire follow's thru to the tip.and thank's for not moveing this thread. make's a different conversation for us in here.hope all had a good thanksgiving,tracy