Ive had a Hobart Handler 135 15 years with no issues. It’s only vise is being heavy if you need to lug it around. I use it up to 1/8” then normally grab the Tombstone. It’ll weld 1/4 but I prefer the stick for the heavier stuff. If I was only going to buy 1 though I think I’d get one of those dual ...

Ah, the 220 question. I have 220 in the garage, but can't justify the near 50% price increase. Replacing a quarter panel or floor section are the biggest jobs i forsee doing. Short beads to minimize warping, possibly worse with the bigger unit. I understand th limits of the duty cycle, but I am not ...

looking to purchase a welder for use in my car restoration hobby. Looking at 120v MIG welders, the astro I had checked out a long time ago. The welders I have been considering are the Lincoln 140, forney easy weld 140 mp, longevity migweld 140, and Eastwood 135. These are available, similarly priced...

looking to get back into welding as our car resto projects get started. Have not touched a welder in 15+ years. Had an Astro mig welder back in the day, welds were passable. Will be asking equipment questions, hope I don't drive anyone nuts!

Mike

new member, way out of touch and practice with the skill, have not touched a welder in over 15 years. Was fair with a mig, had an ASTRO which has long since passed on.
Looking to get back into welding, for restoring our vintage cars. Hopefully I won't be a bother with foolish questions