Thanks for the info guys. I have some more to consider now.
I used to work as a welder doing ornamental work, rails, stairs, fences, etc, and any other fab jobs that came in. We used the 220v Millermatics in the shop and they were always good. We also had the Miller bobcats on the trucks for the field, and I think there were a couple of suitcases for them, but we primarily stick welded our field welds. This little MIG would be mostly for my own shop usage, and the occasional odd job or need that might need to be welded elsewhere.
I am pretty set on 140 amp for a little MIG and wouldnt want to go to a lower amp model. I do want to be able to do a decent bit of fab work with it and not just be limited to thin sheet. 1/4" would be decent enough for my uses.
I guess my main concern was whether or not the Hobart held up as well to the competition. I have heard that Hobart is more of a "hobby" grade welder. In addition, there are the various biases that one welding manufacturer is better than the other, etc. And wanted to get some of your opinions on what you all think is best. It seems like the hobart can be a bit less expensive than the Miller and Lincoln models, and wondered if there was any reason to spend a hundred or two extra for lincoln or Miller.
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