If you’ve done any shopping around for hobby welders like the Hobart Handler 140, or the Millermatic 140 then you will see a pretty sizeable price difference.
This Hobart Handler 140 Review is going to shock you! I think you’re in for a real treat when you see the power that this little machine packs, as well as the beautiful welds it produces.
When I first bought my Hobart handler 140 I’d read and hear nothing but good things, but I wasn’t totally sold on it until I started practicing at home with it.
After laying my first weld bead I was sold.
The reason I did this Hobart handler 140 review is two fold:
- First, I wanted to share with others what a great mig welder this is.
- And second, I wanted to save people time and money when it comes to buying a mig welder.
Now, when I first started out welding I wanted to start with a mig welder but I had no clue which one to choose. So, I asked several friends who owned one to give me a Hobart Handler 140 review and they told me I just couldn’t go wrong. So, I decided to go ahead and make the purchase and I can’t tell you how happy I am that I did.
I tried out a few different brands before I bought my Hobart 140 and some of the welders made good solid welds, but many of them were way overpriced. Plus, I had heard from numerous people that the welds made from a Hobart 140 were just as good as those other brands that were triple the price.
I finally came across a Hobart Handler 140 review right before I bought mine that really pushed me off the fence. I had seen and heard enough good things about the Hobart 140 Handler from friends, welding suppliers, and people talking about their love for the Hobart on welding forums.
So, If you’re a complete beginner to welding and you want to learn how to mig weld then look no further than the Hobart Handler 140.
Hobart Handler 140 Review Features
- Welds 24 gauge up to 1/4 inch in steel
- Proven built-in wire feeder with quick-release drive roll lever
- Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically “cold” when not welding.
- Four output voltage settings with wire feed tracking provide quick and easy adjustment for different materials and thickness.
- Easy access to polarity changeover includes storage holes for spare tips
- Dual groove drive rolls make it easy to switch from one wire size to another. One knurled groove and one smooth groove for .030-.035 in. (0.8-0.9 mm) wire.
- Self-resetting thermal overload and motor protection
Hobart Handler 140 Review: The Good Vs. The Bad
Now when buying a welder there are always some pros and cons. So, I decided to give you the good and the bad in this Hobart handler 140 review so you can know what you’re getting into.
First off, the Hobart handler 140 runs on a 110 volt outlet and that can be a great thing for most beginner welders. I mean, with a 110 volt welder you can plug it in any household outlet and be welding in no time.
However, in this Hobart Handler 140 review I also wanted to show you a drawback with this welder. The fact that it runs on a 110 volt outlet means that it’s limited to welding 1/4″ steel in a single pass. Now, this won’t be a problem for 95% of beginner welders out there because you won’t be welding really thick metal, but for a small minority it won’t be enough power.
Now, for those of you who need more power and want a 220 volt Hobart Handler mig welder then you might want to consider the Hobart Handler 210 MVP.
So, if you want to make pro quality welds from a heavy duty machine, then you won’t be disappointed with the Hobart Handler 140.
There are endless projects you can weld with the Hobart Handler 140, so if you want to build trailers, BBQ pits, ornamental designs, and more then you don’t want to pass up on this welder that packs a BIG punch.
Hobart Handler 140 Vs. Millermatic 140
Features:
Solid Wire/Flux Core: Yes
Welding Amperage Range: 25-140 Amps
Input Voltage: 115 VAC
Material Thickness: 24 ga. to 1/4″
Duty Cycle: 20% @ 90 Amps
Spool Gun Ready: No
Warranty: 5/3/1
