Got my Hobart

"Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger" (drbajones) 12/01/2014 at 14:37 • Filed to: hobart, welding

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Over the weekend I finally laid down my cash on a Hobart 140. Craigslist special. I'm pleased as punch.

Previous owner had it for 6 months and decided he wanted a MillerMatic 212. I'll hopefully have a chance to play with it this weekend.

Mattbob > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/01/2014 at 14:40

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I like your drill. I have one of those. Nice welder too!

crowmolly > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/01/2014 at 14:42

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Kick ass dude!

I spy a gas kit!

BTW don't dick around with a flippy helmet, get an auto-darkening one.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > crowmolly 12/01/2014 at 14:50

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Gas kits are a necessity. Flux wire bozonics make me want to kick their perpatrators in the nuts.

Also, auto-dark helmet seconded. Even if you often have to keep pulling the auto-darkening helmet off because you need to inspect your weld somewhere your be-helmeted head won't fit. Not quite like this, but same principle:

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/01/2014 at 14:51

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Tip/wire size? I use mostly .035, but it's not the best for everything by a long shot, so second question: what do you intend to use it for, mostly?

desertdog5051 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/01/2014 at 15:05

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Flux core is necessary if you weld in any kind of moving air, like outside.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > desertdog5051 12/01/2014 at 15:12

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Well, but for just about any type of auto use or project use in still air outside, gas is still typically the way to go. I'm criticizing the flux-core-only/no gas contingent who do it because it's cheaper - just not a good idea unless you have to. Better cooling and cleaner welds seem like they'd be a no-brainer if you have the option.

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > crowmolly 12/01/2014 at 15:22

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I did! Got an Antra 6000 series. Crazy cool since I've only used flip ones before.

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/01/2014 at 15:25

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The guy I bought it from gave me a 10# spool of FC 0.035 wire. I'll mostly be doing 20 gauge body panels so I plan on buying 0.023 wire and tips. My old Datsun 280z has thin metal!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/01/2014 at 15:29

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I've been known to do as small as 28GA or badly corroded 22GA with .035, but I can't recommend it.

Sam > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 12/01/2014 at 15:32

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I used one for the first time recently. Doesn't it just seem so magical at first?

desertdog5051 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/01/2014 at 15:54

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Agree. Gas is best. I keep a spool of flux core for the times I weld outside and the air is moving.