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Velocity2 · 11-18-04, 08:14 AM

get a hobart ironman 250.......it may be more expensive but a very good deal. Very reliable and rugged machine. WIth that said im still putting around with a HH180 aka hobart handler 180. I also got a older than the hills lincoln AC 225 i picked up for 100 bucks. just look around! Only thing is welders are HEAVY so shipping might not feel to good.

FYI-fusing with oxy-fuel does produce a stronger weld when done correctly. MY friend which is getting all his structual certs etc in welding (3,000 hours class) can make a 75,000 lb oxy-fuel fuse compared to a 50,000lb stick/arc weld.

Im still lazy with my MIG. I love the challenge of the stick though! Anyways i want to get a ESAB TIG.......

11-18-04, 08:14 AM	#17
Velocity2 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: cinci,Oh Posts: 147	get a hobart ironman 250.......it may be more expensive but a very good deal. Very reliable and rugged machine. WIth that said im still putting around with a HH180 aka hobart handler 180. I also got a older than the hills lincoln AC 225 i picked up for 100 bucks. just look around! Only thing is welders are HEAVY so shipping might not feel to good. FYI-fusing with oxy-fuel does produce a stronger weld when done correctly. MY friend which is getting all his structual certs etc in welding (3,000 hours class) can make a 75,000 lb oxy-fuel fuse compared to a 50,000lb stick/arc weld. Im still lazy with my MIG. I love the challenge of the stick though! Anyways i want to get a ESAB TIG....... __________________ 1978 FJ40-Sold and Missed. 1985 Hliux. Lock-right in back, Pro-comp XT's 35" and Pro-Comp 6" lift and "redneck extraordinare" P.O.