What Do You Think About This Welder?

[Bode]

Yah, I have a Hobart as well, I love it. I have never used a small Miller welder, but I liked using there bigger welders.

And I am pretty sure as well that Miller does own Hobart.

[rst95eclipse]

No. He's right that they're sister companies under Illinios Tool Works. However, Miller manufactures the welders for Hobart. By the way, there is a rumor that I found on a welding forum that after Hobart sells out of their newest versions, they're being dropped........for Miller.

[JET]

Hobart is actually manufactured overseas, so Miller does not make them. The miller parts you are seeing on your hobart are called consumables, you could put a lincoln tip on the end too, but that doesn't make it a lincoln. That just means Miller is bigger.

I am a Miller guy. I even just got a Miller hat! I think they have the best overall line, but that doesn't make them the best in every category. Miller is mainly focused on industrial applications, that is why the R&D is focused on the big machines, some of their smaller machines are out done by other companies. There are a lot of guys that will argue that Lincoln is better, but I have never had as good of luck with them. I haven't used a lot of Lincoln's either though, maybe 5 different models.

Hobart has a good little welder. I think it is because they are made overseas and use a bigger power supply versus what the american made machines can afford to put in a machine at that price level.

[rst95eclipse]

"Welcome to the web site operated by Hobart Welders ("Hobart Welders"), manufactured by Miller Electric Mfg Co., a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works (ITW). " - www.hobartwelders.com

I'm not saying that Hobart or Lincoln are crap. I've used all three and they all worked great. I was most impressed by Miller.

[blageo23]

Cool, It looks like overall it should be a good welder for my needs. does anyone know where to get a tank and some gas and stuff?

[JET]

Minnesota Oxygen is one of the cheapest I have found, there is one right up in Blaine on 65. You can also check Toll Gas.

The little Miller will be a decent little welder for ya.

[tim]

Cool, It looks like overall it should be a good welder for my needs. does anyone know where to get a tank and some gas and stuff?

I would listen to JET over me cause I am not in your area but I believe Praxair is in your area too. I have dealt with them before and have had success.

[rst95eclipse]

Practice, practice, practice. You'll find that it's very addicting once you find you're making progress.