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    Lincoln SP-175Plus

    Good welder?
    Don't know too much about welding and I'm looking to learn. Don't know that I necessarily need my own, but it'd be nice to have while doing the sas and other accompanying projects. Found one for sale pretty decently priced that I might pick up but don't know if I should splurge for something better
    It runs on 208/230 so that kind of threw me, guess it can run on a 240 outlet though?

    Or, anyone have a welder for sale?

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    That is the welder we borrowed from Flem for the past year or so. I think it's a great welder, it's what I welded my cage up with. I think he had some issues with regulators or something. Ask Flem what he thinks.
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    I like Miller's. I looked at a few lincolns before I decided on my millermatic 210. I just liked it mo betta.
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    i hear if you order a hobart from tractor supply. it will most likey be drop shipped directly from the miller factory.

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    Quote Originally Posted by agjohn02
    i hear if you order a hobart from tractor supply. it will most likey be drop shipped directly from the miller factory.
    Yup and they'll even replace some of the shiney metal parts inside with plastic **** so you dont have to lug around so much weight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by afroman006
    Yup and they'll even replace some of the shiney metal parts inside with plastic **** so you dont have to lug around so much weight.

    see hobarts are cheaper than millers AND better. i did not know that....
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    Quote Originally Posted by JeepPhisherman
    It runs on 208/230 so that kind of threw me, guess it can run on a 240 outlet though?

    same thing

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    Make sure that 208/230 is not three phase.

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    Quote Originally Posted by agjohn02
    see hobarts are cheaper than millers AND better. i did not know that....
    and totally interchangeable, so when your nylon gears wear out you can replace them with metal ones from miller
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    damnit... if everyone is leaving i want my original 15 back... i dont wanna be left with these tools

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chadnutz
    Make sure that 208/230 is not three phase.
    It's single phase

    SP-175 Plus

    So, this is good or look for a hobart so I can wait for it to break and make it a miller?

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    That one's good. Lincolns cost more than millers.

    There's nothing wrong with hobarts, at least for the home user. I like how we have experts with experience using and working on them.

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    Just talked to the guy. It's about 4 years old, says he hasnt touched it in 2 years, he used to make bbq grills with it. Don't know what to look for when checking it out, he told me everything worked well when he last used it, he just "dont need it no more".

    He's selling for $500, the things run new about 1K. Do they hold their value if I decided I wanted to get rid of it, or should I jump on this one. He told me he'd bring it to Dallas this weekend if I wanted it instead of me driving out to Tyler/Lindale to pick it up. Also said he'd throw in a co2 tank, but its a coke tank so I dont know if anyone will fill it.

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    I have heard people swear to a miller, some to lincolns. Most folks who buy a hobart either buy them for the price or convenience (TSC being open on sunday). They are all good machines, but if you plan on running a production line, then the machine you have will not make it. You will need something a little heavier, but I figure you will use it like I do mine for minor repairs, and small fab ups here and there. It will serve you well, and if you think you are getting a good deal on it then jump on it. I have heard debates on millers and lincolns get more heated than a bar full of nascar fans on race day, so go on with yo bad self.
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    If you can plug it in somewhere try it out. Hopefully he has some gas in the bottle, if not you can still see if it works without. Check if the wire is rusty before using it though. If its rusty you just have to remove the first layer or so and it'll be good.

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    Check the tip out, it is kind of like checking to see what radio station the guys listens to. If it is clogged up and burnt to ****, then I would be wary. Check the condition of the plug and the gauges, those are good indicators of how someone cares for their tools.
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    Ask your dad what it tastes like.
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    My bitch better have my money...
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    My whore better have my money...
    Not half, not some, but all my cash...
    'Cause if she don't,
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