are hobart iron man welders any good
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08-05-2012
Hobart is now owned by Miller. The older pre Miller Hobarts were good, and the new ones are just as good.
As for bad welders, that's usually if you buy it used... no telling how many hours and how much wear and tear was put on that welder, so stuff may start malfunctioning (relays, circuit boards, etc.) and end up making crappy welds as a result.
Hobart, Miller, and Lincoln are all good welders. It won't matter if you buy your IronMan from TSC or a welding shop, they are the same welder.
As for bad welders, that's usually if you buy it used... no telling how many hours and how much wear and tear was put on that welder, so stuff may start malfunctioning (relays, circuit boards, etc.) and end up making crappy welds as a result.
Hobart, Miller, and Lincoln are all good welders. It won't matter if you buy your IronMan from TSC or a welding shop, they are the same welder.
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08-05-2012
Its been a while, but somebody told on the production line, every 5th or 6th miller had the Hobart name slapped on it. Or something like that.
As said above, all welders are good. If you know the specific machine that you will need, then you can get a "good" welder.
Some folks get the wrong machine, or simply DONT KNOW how to use them. They then say "Ay yo, dis welder suckz"
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08-05-2012
I remember somebody saying something along this line.
Its been a while, but somebody told on the production line, every 5th or 6th miller had the Hobart name slapped on it. Or something like that.
As said above, all welders are good. If you know the specific machine that you will need, then you can get a "good" welder.
Some folks get the wrong machine, or simply DONT KNOW how to use them. They then say "Ay yo, dis welder suckz"
Its been a while, but somebody told on the production line, every 5th or 6th miller had the Hobart name slapped on it. Or something like that.
As said above, all welders are good. If you know the specific machine that you will need, then you can get a "good" welder.
Some folks get the wrong machine, or simply DONT KNOW how to use them. They then say "Ay yo, dis welder suckz"
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09-09-2012
Only thing I can add here is think on a 220 volt machine.
Sometimes it is not feasible because of voltage requirements but with the 220 volt units you get longer weld times and higher amperage ratings.
Also, unless your friend has a similar 220 volt hook up then he/she can’t borrow it. LOL.
Sometimes it is not feasible because of voltage requirements but with the 220 volt units you get longer weld times and higher amperage ratings.
Also, unless your friend has a similar 220 volt hook up then he/she can’t borrow it. LOL.
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Peterson's 4Wheel did an article about those welders a little while ago. Here's the link for the article. They seemed to think it was a decent MIG welder. Hope that helps
Hobart Ironman 230 MIG Welder - 4 Wheel & Off Road Magazine
Hobart Ironman 230 MIG Welder - 4 Wheel & Off Road Magazine
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