2 Welders

CJ5911 · 09-18-2007, 05:18 PM

I have a decent amount of expierence welding using the nice couple grand migs and a cheap 100 dollar one. Its time to get my own and its eaither one of these the Hobart 187 or the Lincoln weld-pak 175hd. Attached are links for both. Out of these 2 does anyone recommened one of have a reason I shouldent get one of them? Input greatly appreciated. Thank you.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100395926&N=10000003+5 02421+90401&marketID=401&locStoreNum=8125

http://www.amazon.com/Hobart-Handler-230-Volt-Single-Phase-Welding/dp/B000KIBKMY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-0714692-6377464?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1190147747&sr=8-1

**rustywrangler** · 09-18-2007, 05:59 PM

Out of the two, I would take the Hobart 187 but then again, I opted for the Millermatic 180 but I am also blue blooded

bigjeep913 · 09-18-2007, 06:32 PM

go for the hobart.

CJ5911 · 09-18-2007, 06:57 PM

thanks for the input, thats the one I was really going for anyways. I only wanted the other one becaus it was 50 dollars cheaper. I probly would have regreted it if i dident spend the extra 50 for what i wanted

**Matt Gertsch** · 09-18-2007, 07:10 PM

I'd go Lincoln.

**Bigbob** · 09-18-2007, 07:45 PM

Both are great Mig units. My choice is the Hobart. If you have a TSC close by you can get that price and save the shipping.

Saltine · 09-19-2007, 08:02 PM

I use both quite a bit, and they are both solid machines. I like the 187 just a bit better because of the extra control, but I tend to have about the same results with either machine.

09-18-2007, 05:59 PM	#2
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09-18-2007, 06:32 PM	#3
bigjeep913 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 141 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	go for the hobart. __________________ 79 J10, currently a jackstand wheeler www.cnfabworks.com

09-18-2007, 06:57 PM	#4
CJ5911 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 335 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	thanks for the input, thats the one I was really going for anyways. I only wanted the other one becaus it was 50 dollars cheaper. I probly would have regreted it if i dident spend the extra 50 for what i wanted __________________ 1974 CJ 5 T-18 4 speed Fiberglass tub, 1 piece front end, and windshield frame 350 Chevy bored 30 soon to be installed

09-18-2007, 07:45 PM	#6
Bigbob Web Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 3,193 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Both are great Mig units. My choice is the Hobart. If you have a TSC close by you can get that price and save the shipping. __________________ 2006 Solar Yellow Rubicon Unlimited Jeep Club Member #1340 6 Speed, Hardtop Mods done: Hurst tee handle, cheap hand throttle, Rokmen Merc front bumper, Warn 9.5 TI winch with 3/8" X 100 worth of Viking yellow rope, DPG OME Ultimate with JKS ACOS up front, Kilby Gas Tank Skid, Kilby Steering Box Skid, Jeep Medic Belly Up, Skidrow Engine Skid, Rockcrusher Diff Skid in the rear, Warn Diff cover in front, , AR Outlaw II's and MTR 12:50/15's, Homemade rear Bumper, Cheap Cobra CB, Puma OBA, Sirius Radio, Locker Defeat, Rockhard cage, Rockmen short corners, homemade tire swing/tailgate hinge affair, Airlift air bags on the rear- - - - - - and more to come!