Just bought a Hobart Handler 187!

Pest · 08-03-2007, 09:53 PM

Just ordered the Hobar Handler 187. After trying for months to find some sort of welding classes that I could squeeze in and/or afford...and then failing, I came to the conclusion that the only way I'll learn is to bite the bullet and buy a machine and practice.

This little machine looked like it was designed well enough for a newbie, and yet capable enough to help me fab bumpers, sliders, exo, and whatever else. Found it for $650 brand new shipped. I'll get it in 1.5 weeks, can't wait!!

http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/handler187.html

wjwerdna · 08-03-2007, 09:58 PM

ooh.... nice, I want one =)

Pest · 08-03-2007, 10:03 PM

By the way, I ordered it from http://northerntool.com/ Pretty decent with free shipping on it.

Cobra_R · 08-03-2007, 10:14 PM

I want to learn how to weld as well...i dont wanna pay for classes tho, so I'm probably gonna have a friend of mine teach me.

superjoe83 · 08-03-2007, 10:17 PM

i have the Hobart 185, which is the older version of yours. its a great welder for the price, i use a co2/argon mix for shielding gas, i got mine a few years ago for around 700 locally, have fun!!!

Pest · 08-05-2007, 07:08 PM

Got the 220V Circuit/Outlet run today in the garage to power the machine. UPS needs to work faster!

jarboarder1 · 08-05-2007, 07:42 PM

I just learned how to weld last week. I enjoyed it a lot. I go to the University of Colorado so i took a class there. Now Im looking for a good MIG welder for a good price. this looks like one.

44Runner · 08-08-2007, 07:59 PM

that is the perfect beginner welder. You will likely never need to upgrade, that welder can do most everything. Good selection. Now get some gas and a decent spool of wire (the .025 stuff it probably comes with is crap) and go to town.

MudHippy · 08-08-2007, 08:49 PM

Yep, that's one better than the one I got(the 140). It runs on 120VAC, not 240VAC, which is VERY convenient. Other than that yours is better.

bratliff · 08-13-2007, 09:48 AM

I just got a lincoln 140... what size tanks are you running on your shielding gas and how long does it last?

I was looking at a 40 CF .. but was told to get at least 80CF...

Pest · 08-13-2007, 03:32 PM

Good to hear the positive response on it. Brown Santa just dropped it off today! Just need to get a mask, gas, wire, other safey stuff....oh and some metal to start practicing on!

44Runner · 08-13-2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bratliff

I just got a lincoln 140... what size tanks are you running on your shielding gas and how long does it last?

I was looking at a 40 CF .. but was told to get at least 80CF...

I have a 40. What can I say, it was cheap. I think it depends on how much welding you plan to do. I can say that you can definitely lay down a lot of wire with a 40 before you need to fill it. As a "hobby" welder I feel it is more than enough for me. In addition I have small torch bottles as well. Now those have to be filled very frequently so getting the MIG bottle filled isn't a big deal, LOL.

How long will a bottle will last is a very relative question so don't expect a solid answer...

bratliff · 08-14-2007, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44Runner

I have a 40. What can I say, it was cheap. I think it depends on how much welding you plan to do. I can say that you can definitely lay down a lot of wire with a 40 before you need to fill it. As a "hobby" welder I feel it is more than enough for me. In addition I have small torch bottles as well. Now those have to be filled very frequently so getting the MIG bottle filled isn't a big deal, LOL.

How long will a bottle will last is a very relative question so don't expect a solid answer...

This was what I was looking for... just personal experience.. sorry did not mean to thread jack. Hopefully this will help Pest as well..

Pest · 08-20-2007, 03:35 PM

Laid my first few weld beads today (finally). They aren't very pretty...I haven't had a chance to go to the welding supply store to get some gas and solid wire. It only came with a small reel of Flux Core. I'm sure with practice and time it'll get better.

44Runner · 08-21-2007, 06:20 AM

if you want post some pics of your welds and we can point you in the right direction...

Congrats on your new welder

08-03-2007, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pest Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 348	Just bought a Hobart Handler 187! Just ordered the Hobar Handler 187. After trying for months to find some sort of welding classes that I could squeeze in and/or afford...and then failing, I came to the conclusion that the only way I'll learn is to bite the bullet and buy a machine and practice. This little machine looked like it was designed well enough for a newbie, and yet capable enough to help me fab bumpers, sliders, exo, and whatever else. Found it for $650 brand new shipped. I'll get it in 1.5 weeks, can't wait!! http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/handler187.html __________________ -Pest (Nate) 1985 4Runner 272,xxx miles and still young! 2" lift. 32" x 11.50" BFG A/T's on 15" American Racing Wheels. NEW! - Aussie Locker in the rear! Woo! Rock Crawling puts the FUN in Funeral.

08-03-2007, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
wjwerdna Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montague, MI Posts: 1,856	ooh.... nice, I want one =) __________________ Andrew J W = WJwerdnA '99 4Runner SR5 - Pioneer MP3/IPod w/Infinity all around - lifted 2.5-3in susp. - 33's to fill the gap - sliders - ISR & Deckplate, yada yada - Satoshi - AIM:wjwerdna YotaTech Profile Custom Bumper Link for sale: "six-spoke" stock alloys, PM if interested :) ... also, stock running boards, pm offer, and stock panhard bar, great for mod'ing longer for lift adjustment

08-03-2007, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pest Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 348	By the way, I ordered it from http://northerntool.com/ Pretty decent with free shipping on it. __________________ -Pest (Nate) 1985 4Runner 272,xxx miles and still young! 2" lift. 32" x 11.50" BFG A/T's on 15" American Racing Wheels. NEW! - Aussie Locker in the rear! Woo! Rock Crawling puts the FUN in Funeral.

08-03-2007, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cobra_R Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 35	I want to learn how to weld as well...i dont wanna pay for classes tho, so I'm probably gonna have a friend of mine teach me. __________________ 2002 Taco ExCab- 5spd, 4wd, 3.4L Mods: Deckplate mod, ISR mod, more to come...

08-03-2007, 10:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
superjoe83 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 1,872	i have the Hobart 185, which is the older version of yours. its a great welder for the price, i use a co2/argon mix for shielding gas, i got mine a few years ago for around 700 locally, have fun!!! __________________ - Joe 1984 SR5 4runner, 22re, 5-speed, chevy 63"s, rears up front custom pack, BBCS shocks, 2" BL, 5.29's, welded rear, Detroit in front, Longfields, IFS Rear, 39.5x13.50x15 IROK's, Marlin's High Steer, MC07 with stock cases, Marlin's cross member, tube bumper, Warn XD9000, Allied Beadlocks 1999 Taco 2.7 5-speed, LCE Header, Jardine 2.25 Cat-Back, 3" Downey Coilover, 33x13.5 Toyo MT's, ARB Bull Bar, Retrofitted Acura TL HID Projectors with 4300k Philips bulbs

08-05-2007, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pest Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 348	Got the 220V Circuit/Outlet run today in the garage to power the machine. UPS needs to work faster! __________________ -Pest (Nate) 1985 4Runner 272,xxx miles and still young! 2" lift. 32" x 11.50" BFG A/T's on 15" American Racing Wheels. NEW! - Aussie Locker in the rear! Woo! Rock Crawling puts the FUN in Funeral.

08-05-2007, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
jarboarder1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 42	I just learned how to weld last week. I enjoyed it a lot. I go to the University of Colorado so i took a class there. Now Im looking for a good MIG welder for a good price. this looks like one.

08-08-2007, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
44Runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 993	that is the perfect beginner welder. You will likely never need to upgrade, that welder can do most everything. Good selection. Now get some gas and a decent spool of wire (the .025 stuff it probably comes with is crap) and go to town. __________________ Buggy in progress - 22RE on pane, A340, 4.7, 8"s, 4Ds 1989 4Runner 3.slow 5spd and big plans... 2005 Ram 2500 4x4 CTD 6spd QC SWB

08-08-2007, 08:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
MudHippy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Realm Of Fecal Cohesion Posts: 1,926	Yep, that's one better than the one I got(the 140). It runs on 120VAC, not 240VAC, which is VERY convenient. Other than that yours is better. __________________ Sonoran Steel Early IFS Truss Your IFS is SPINELESS without it SonoranSteel.com I'm Cuckoo For YOTA Trucks!

08-13-2007, 09:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
bratliff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 98	I just got a lincoln 140... what size tanks are you running on your shielding gas and how long does it last? I was looking at a 40 CF .. but was told to get at least 80CF...

08-13-2007, 03:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pest Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 348	Good to hear the positive response on it. Brown Santa just dropped it off today! Just need to get a mask, gas, wire, other safey stuff....oh and some metal to start practicing on! __________________ -Pest (Nate) 1985 4Runner 272,xxx miles and still young! 2" lift. 32" x 11.50" BFG A/T's on 15" American Racing Wheels. NEW! - Aussie Locker in the rear! Woo! Rock Crawling puts the FUN in Funeral.

08-20-2007, 03:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pest Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 348	Laid my first few weld beads today (finally). They aren't very pretty...I haven't had a chance to go to the welding supply store to get some gas and solid wire. It only came with a small reel of Flux Core. I'm sure with practice and time it'll get better. __________________ -Pest (Nate) 1985 4Runner 272,xxx miles and still young! 2" lift. 32" x 11.50" BFG A/T's on 15" American Racing Wheels. NEW! - Aussie Locker in the rear! Woo! Rock Crawling puts the FUN in Funeral.

08-21-2007, 06:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
44Runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 993	if you want post some pics of your welds and we can point you in the right direction... Congrats on your new welder __________________ Buggy in progress - 22RE on pane, A340, 4.7, 8"s, 4Ds 1989 4Runner 3.slow 5spd and big plans... 2005 Ram 2500 4x4 CTD 6spd QC SWB

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