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(More customer reviews)I am not a professional welder. I have a project at home that would have cost me in the thousands to have done elsewhere. So, I thought I would get a welder and teach myself. There are tons of Youtube movies out there showing how to do gas-less welding. Check them out if your new to the whole process.
Ok now for this welder. I can only say that there is some great quality behind this product. Every detail from the drive motor to the tip is well above what you would expect at a product at this price-point.
Pros:
+ Makes very strong welds at a measly 110v
+ Excellent drive pushes the wire easily and evenly
+ Quality materials, fit and finish (knobs and switches feel as though they will last).
+ Great welds by a complete amateur means this product is A+ quality.
+ Hobart is owned by Miller ( the gun has Miller on the grip).
+ American Made
Cons: (these are tiny nags)
- Spend a little more and get the one with the gas regulator.
- Color does not match the picture (its white now)
Tips for ownership:
* When installing the wire be sure to hold tight to the spool, if you give even a little bit of slack it will unwind in an explosion of wire.
* Be sure the wire is cut cleanly, if there is a slight bend at the end of the wire it will not feed out to the tip
* Read the manual! If you accidentally touch the tip with bare hands with the trigger pulled you will send enough amperage through your heart to kill an elephant.
Overall this is probably one of the best entry level MIG welders at this price-point. I researched for a few months before pulling the trigger. Now I am happy I got this one!
Thank you for reading my review and happy welding.
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