Hobart 500487 Handler 125 115-Volt 30-to-125 Amp Arc Single-Phase Wire Welding Package

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Hobart 500487 Handler 125 115-Volt 30-to-125 Amp Arc Single-Phase Wire Welding Package

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Rugged and portable, the Handler 125 wire feed welder operates with 115-volt household current. Comes ready to weld without shielding gas using 0.030-0.035in. flux cored wire. This unit has an optional solenoid valve for welding with 0.023-0.030in. solid wire and gas shielding (when used with MIG Conversion Kit item# 164796). Use C-25 gas (75% argon/25% C02) on 22-gauge, 1/8in. steel for cleaner weld with less spatter. Use Tri-Max gas and stainless steel wire for welding on 16- to 12-gauge stainless steel. MIG gas upgrade kit available for greater versatility (see Item# 164796). U.S.A. Volts: 115, Amps: 125, Duty Cycle: 20% at 90 Amps, 19V, Mig Ready: No, requires MIG conversion kit, Wire Feed Speed Control: Yes, 0 - 500 IPM, Weldable Metals: Steel and stainless steel, Weld Thickness (in.): 18-gauge to 3/16in. steel, Clamp Cable Length (ft.): 10, Regulator and Gas Hose Included: No, Shielding Gas Required: No, Welding Wire Diameter (in.): 0.023 -0.035, Cart: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 9 7/8 x 12 1/8 x 16 7/8

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• Product Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 17 inches ; 48 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 49.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00009LI4Q
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 500487
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,399 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little machine., July 8, 2004

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This review is from: Hobart 500487 Handler 125 115-Volt 30-to-125 Amp Arc Single-Phase Wire Welding Package (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had my hobart 125 for about a year...never welded before purchasing it. WIth a little practice, I've been fairly successful in welding on replacement panels on my project truck. I spent the additional money to buy the gas regulator and solenoid kit...as well as a gas bottle. The gas makes a real difference.

To anyone looking to buy a small machine, I'd stay away from the El' Cheapo welders you see at Walmart and such. Buying a Hobart guarantees that the machine can be serviced locally. The Hobart/Miller company is really great about their service and support. I spent quite a bit of time on their online Forums and the employees and Miller / Hobart have always been very helpful.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars hobart handler 125, September 19, 2009

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Duane Neas - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hobart 500487 Handler 125 115-Volt 30-to-125 Amp Arc Single-Phase Wire Welding Package (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this machine about 2mos ago, I previously had a harbor freight 150 which was 220volt. I did not like that machine the wire would never feed right and it looked cheap and was built cheap. I had never welded before that machine, and I still dont really know how. when i got the HOBART it was ready to go in about 2 min. and I was out building a stand with wheels and just about eveything else i could put on it. A lot of my welds still look pretty bad but I learned a little on each one, this welder is like driving a cadilac lots of power and only needs 110 to run it. I am glad i spent the extra money and got this one. It looks good, the wire feeds great, and the temp. is very easy to adjust, when you open the hood there is a diagram of material thickness and it tells you what adjustment to make. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYBODY. I used next day shipping from AMAZON and it arrived on time and I think I recieved a good price on it compared to all the other sites I checked.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little welder, September 7, 2008

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W. Wagner (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hobart 500487 Handler 125 115-Volt 30-to-125 Amp Arc Single-Phase Wire Welding Package (Tools & Home Improvement)

This welder is very good quality and well made. The controls provide a wide range of welding options. Operation is simple and wire loading is easy. I use it for hobby work on 1/16" to 1/4" material. With proper care it will weld 1/4" with good results.