Lincoln Electric welders?

**Ares** · 04-28-2011, 08:37 PM

Anyone on here use the Pro Mig 140 P/N K2480-1? If so how do you like it.

I'm looking to upgrade to something with gas and this one fits the bill. Can do up to 5/16" steel which is more than plenty for what I want to do. While still being a 110v welder for ease of use. I use the Lincoln Handy Mig but it's heat/amp control and being flux core only is limiting and touchy at times. Plus I want something that can do much cleaner welds.

**speedracer** · 04-28-2011, 09:12 PM

I have a older lincoln mig (10 years) and it has been good to me and has had a few hundred pounds of wire through it.

**lib88stang** · 04-28-2011, 10:56 PM

Hobart 140 here

**speedracer** · 04-28-2011, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by lib88stang

Hobart 140 here

I know 2 other people with Hobart's (Miller) and they do ok.

**bgblockelcamino** · 04-29-2011, 03:30 PM

i have a small lincoln i use for portable use. it actually isnt' too bad for thin stuff does the job when i need it to.

**TooFast98Cobra** · 04-29-2011, 04:04 PM

when wick gets back on here get with him, the man can weld.

**speedracer** · 04-29-2011, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by TooFast98Cobra

when wick gets back on here get with him, the man can weld.

I've been welding for 25 years, the Lincoln welder will do a good job.

**TooFast98Cobra** · 04-29-2011, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by speedracer

I've been welding for 25 years, the Lincoln welder will do a good job.

I wasn't questioning you, I was giving my input about the topic

**bgblockelcamino** · 04-29-2011, 06:30 PM

i have lincoln and esab in my shop. i will prob buy a new miller TIG next though. i have old lincoln idealarc 300 that needs updated someday lol. but still works great but only 750lbs lol

**speedracer** · 04-29-2011, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by TooFast98Cobra

I wasn't questioning you, I was giving my input about the topic

I should have said that any name brand ( Miller, Lincoln, Hobart) will work well and 10 years down the road you'll still be able to get parts for them. ;)

I'm a little pissy today, been working a ton of overtime and have another 10 hours to go tomorrow.

**SK@StreetLethal** · 04-29-2011, 06:55 PM

We have lincolns at the shop and they work great!

**sutyak** · 04-29-2011, 08:03 PM

I have the ProMig 135 and it's been fantastic.
Be sure to look at the manual for it: http://www.lincolnelectric.com/asset...ature/E726.pdf
It will weld up to 3/16" single-pass or 5/16" multi-pass with flux core.
With CO2 it will only weld up to 10ga.

From my experience don't bother with anything over 1/8" with CO2 and don't even attempt 1/4" unless you use flux core.

**Ares** · 04-29-2011, 10:38 PM

Think I'll grab a ProMig 140 next chance I find them on sale. Missed Lowes had them at 20% off if ordered online/with store pickup. Been over $100 off store prices.