Welder acquired
Found a factory-reconditioned A stock Hobart 187 for about 20% off. With a coupon or two, I’m getting it for $2 cheaper than their advertised price, shipped from ToolKing.com. This should make building the frame easier.
I picked this welder for a few reasons:
- Hobart is made by Miller, one of the big welder manufacturers
- I can get service at any Miller outpost
- This is a 220v welder. 220s weld smoother than 110v welders. They’re smoother and easier to use.
- It was one of the cheapest 220v welders from a brand-name out there. Read: not Harbor Freight.
ToolKing seems to do quite a lot of business selling refurb and factory-reconditioned tools; search for “toolking coupons” before you buy anything; there should be a coupon out there to save you a few bucks or get cheap shipping.