![]() Miller does the same thing, except they are sold under the HOBART brand to keep the product lines distinct from each other. One thing to keep in mind about Lincoln is that they have a line of "dumbed down" versions of the machines, like what you find at home depot. I guess it would mainly depend on just how used it is, and what all is included with it. Obviously, a brand name machine will probably be a smarter buy for the long term. ANYTHING goes wrong with it, and you can plop it on the counter and walk out with a new one. If you go this route, get whatever is the longest extended warranty they offer for it. ![]() Having the option to upgrade to gas without having to go out and buy a whole different machine is definitely a plus. You CAN run flux core wire in it (as with most any mig welder) if you aren't ready to spring for a gas cylinder just yet. That's mostly got to do with your ability to weld.īetween the two, if you're willing to spend the extra, I'd go for the 140 because it has gas capability. Neither will produce "stronger" welds, per se. The Lincoln is easily $500-600 new, comes with a handheld shield, a bit of wire, a few tips and maybe a few other extras, the other two I'm sure come with a similar accessory package, the titanium welder I believe was $300-400, and the Chicago can be had often for $99+ tax with a coupon. They seem sturdy and well built at the price point, and can produce quality welds near what the Lincoln and other higher end machines, its somewhat of a happy medium across the board.ģ: the $99 on a coupon Chicago electric 110v flux core machine also from harbor freight, as I recall it is not capable of a 10lb roll, will weld just fine, but mine always seemed to lack power, its basically the cheapest option in every way, but not terrible, it would get you by for a while so you can save for a bigger machine if you choose to do so. Probably my top three welders for ease of use and a first time welder would probably be from cheapest to priciest (quality in those orders too) 1: the Lincoln weldpak, plugs into a standard 110v outlet, when ran with quality wire and talent it can produce very nice welds, will probably outlast the other two by a longshot, will accept a 10lb roll of flux core wire, quality components throughout other than the spool carrier, its hollow plastic.Ģ: the titanium 110v flux core from harbor freight, I haven't used this machine myself but know a couple people who do. I'm also not sure what fair market value would be on a used welder. May seem expensive getting a Lincoln, Miller, Hobart or any other high quality welder, but in the long run well worth it. I've honestly never heard of that welder myself. Sounds like a true mig, means you'll have to keep gas bottles with it if so.
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