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Which welder - Lincoln vs. Hobart
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<blockquote data-quote="Ruark" data-source="post: 837268" data-attributes="member: 16279"><p>I need to buy a 220V AC welder, and can't decide between the "old reliable" Lincoln AC-225 and the Hobart LX 235. They both have identical specs, except that the Hobart has a few features the Lincoln doesn't. It adjusts in 1-amp increments, and has a slightly wider amp range: 30-235 vs Lincoln's 40-225. Prices are basically the same - the Hobart's $299 at TSC, the Lincoln's $289 at Lowe's/Home Depot. Also the Hobart weighs 85 lbs. while the Lincoln weighs 110 lbs. That may or may not be significant.</p><p></p><p>I have a nice 110V wire welder for smaller stuff (e.g. < 1/8"), and will be using the new one for everything else. I'm also considering going up to the Hobart 235AC/160DC, which TSC has for $476. Any input from you guys? Would the DC really be worth the extra money? I know it makes a smoother, neater weld, etc....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ruark, post: 837268, member: 16279"] I need to buy a 220V AC welder, and can't decide between the "old reliable" Lincoln AC-225 and the Hobart LX 235. They both have identical specs, except that the Hobart has a few features the Lincoln doesn't. It adjusts in 1-amp increments, and has a slightly wider amp range: 30-235 vs Lincoln's 40-225. Prices are basically the same - the Hobart's $299 at TSC, the Lincoln's $289 at Lowe's/Home Depot. Also the Hobart weighs 85 lbs. while the Lincoln weighs 110 lbs. That may or may not be significant. I have a nice 110V wire welder for smaller stuff (e.g. < 1/8"), and will be using the new one for everything else. I'm also considering going up to the Hobart 235AC/160DC, which TSC has for $476. Any input from you guys? Would the DC really be worth the extra money? I know it makes a smoother, neater weld, etc.... [/QUOTE]
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