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Old 10-14-2015, 12:31 AM   #26
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Re: what's a good welder to weld patch panels

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You may not know, but Miller bought out Hobart in 2006. Any Hobarts sold after that date have miller internals. The Hobart Handler is still a good unit!
I don't think that is possible because both Hobart and Miller were acquired by ITW sometime in the mid 90s , they share the same parent company but are 2 distinctive separate companies ,I don't know of the internals on each machine .
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Old 10-14-2015, 12:38 PM   #27
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Re: what's a good welder to weld patch panels

What about a wfw 140 Marco welder I found one for 250
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Old 10-14-2015, 10:24 PM   #28
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Re: what's a good welder to weld patch panels

Bought a Lincoln 180 HD last year. Can't believe how good it is. They have a good price at Home Depot too.

BTW- it's a 240Volt unit
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Old 10-17-2015, 06:48 PM   #29
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Re: what's a good welder to weld patch panels

Looking at a miller 140
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Old 10-17-2015, 10:42 PM   #30
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Re: what's a good welder to weld patch panels

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Looking at a miller 140
I've got a millermatic 135 with gas that I like a lot.
The 140 should do your patch panels just fine. I'm sure it'll do much more.
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Old 10-17-2015, 11:25 PM   #31
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Re: what's a good welder to weld patch panels

Hobart is owned by Miller, I have a Hobart 140 that will weld most things you'll come into contact with. It's a nice welder and much cheaper than a Miller. I got mine used with a cabinet, 2 gloves, and few things of wire for like $250. Plus another $120 for a bottle of 75/25 co2/argon. Been welding all kinds of stuff including my patch panels with great results. And it's only a 110v which is nice unless you have access to 220v.

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