Hobart Handler 140: Put to the Test!

My 140 is a week old and now it’s acting like it works for a few seconds then it’s like I shut off the gas any ideas?

You talk too fast and mumble

had mine for at least 10+ yrs never a single issue. i’ve welded small art creatures and large HVAC cages (meth head protectors). Only thing i’ve ever replaced are the consumables. Mine only goes up to 4 tho….yours must be a new model

Hey dude I like your teaching style: I learned a lot!! Thx👍🏾

Use a jar of "Tip Dip"

Weld is too cold! Preheat the base metal with a torch first!
And slow the wire speed feed !!

Why didnt you flatten out that top plate and square the flanges BEFORE welding it back on???

Imagine how good this video could have been if he had been sober

I’m planning on getting this mig welder for me and my dad in our shop since it’s anoyying trying to use the spool gun in tight spaces on custom cars

You may know this now but the crowning you were talking about could have been skipped by making the work piece horizontal instead of welding a vertical piece. You could have left the feed and speed set as it was and let gravity level out your weld….

I subscribed the moment I saw him take a sip of his beer. My welds look better when I'm sippin too...

Well done; thank you

nice video, i like how you explain things.

Lay off the beer while shooting videos. DUDE

This video doesn't show us how good the weld is.
I'm trying to learn how to weld and I just bought me the Hobart 140.
From what I understand, welding uses electrical energy to join two pieces of metal my MELTING the parts of the metal adjacent to each other so they can fuse into one.
All you showed was a somewhat nice "stack of dimes" but BIG DEAL!
How do you know that's a good weld?
Is there any way to get an idea of the penetration?
To get a good idea of the strength of the weld, why not hitting it with a sledgehammer or let an 18-wheeler run over it?
If something breaks, will it be at the weld?
Would you put that piece into production and tell whoever is going to use it: "Go ahead, it'll work.....Don't worry about it.....I welded it myself while drinking a few beers.......12 to be exact..........You want to use it in an aircraft?....Sure"

Man your just a guy trying to put in the work and it’s comedy .. plus you def learned me sum … looking to purchase my 1st welder. And have done a lot research. And your video was def the best and helpful thank you

Just by hearing the welder I know it’s doing it’s job and your welds are good thx for taking the time for this vid bro

I was looking at the 210 mvp but you've changed my mind. I won't be doing anything bigger than 3/8ths, and I won't be doing that often. Thanks for a good video.

This guy works like me! Gotta grab a swig every few minutes.

Bro what type of outlet were you using ? Is it 120v 20 amp? Because I want to use my 140 to it's fullest without blowing any breakers.

Man this was a great video.

Good Job!!.........Thanks for the Documentary!!!.......I Would Hire You!!!

Yer doing good. Sounds like you have a basic grasp of the variables. ✌👍
One tip.... Stay away from coffee, Red Bull, caffeine drinks for the day you want to weld.
A steady hand is gold.

Wire speed too high equals colder welds equals less penetration.
Lower wire speed and let the puddle develope. You will have to move slower but the end result is better. More passes like that will produce results like a 400amp welder.
Preheating the work piece will allow better welds with a smaller welder.
I have 20+ years experience as a welder. Certified a couple of times.

I liked the video because you are just like the rest of us new welder, f ing up and learning. its real not staged to look perfect.

DINGUS! DIP THE TIP! 😂😂😂

"talking to myself and wasn't recording" lol. He doesn't forget to sip on that beer.

It's obvious your drinking but what are you smoking! Just saying!

GREAT JOB BECAUSE YOUR TEACHING ME!

Im learning how to weld too. Haha thx u for ur video bro.

And slow that damn wire down!

We need a lot less chatter and some more odd damn welding. PS your not a welder until you can weld upside down!

I had this machine for about six years now, if you want penetration use flux core wire or 030 solid wire with gas, that's it, I only use .024 wire for sheet metal. Try 030 wire and you will see, it's so much easier, what do you have to lose. I did enjoy your video, keep up the good work!

To much blah blah blah

too much wire speed. you can do a lot with the handler on high heat and lower wire speed to really get it to burn in and of course with slower speed.

I’m not sure how I stumbled across your video but I’m a welder as well as an AWS CWI. That porosity was most likely caused by the nozzle gel. Gotta get that nozzle and tip hot before you dip it in then sling off the excess. If you have any questions concerning welding, I’d be more than happy to answer. You also have a new subscriber! Keep on keepin on man!

I still can't figure out why no manual starts welder operation with a beer. WTF? Don't these companies know how to weld????

Like the vise idea!

Very cool. So what the is the name and model of that vise stand that was holding your piece while you were grinding, the one that rotates? Also what kind of vise is that with the forward facing jaws?

Love the comedy, like the welding videos

I’m a welder. The reason your welds drooped a little on bead 2 is because you’re not holding it long enough on the top part of your circle. You wanna hold it for a second (not literally) then circle fast pause at the top circle fast pause at the top. Also, your welds look thicker, if you can change your amperage. The thicker they are the colder they are. Try using a c motion as well, or a faster circle. And make sure you clean your nozzle like every 3-5 welds so you have no build up. Keep welding brother!

After using this welder would you trust it to weld 1 3/4 .095 wall DOM for a rollcage?

“Fabracobler” 😂

Came for the Machine subscribed for the personality

There cleans welds🔥🔥

Ground clamp needs to have direct contact with clean metal.

Omg! Loved the video! Made me laugh hard!!! Who drinks beer while making a utube video??? My wife is buying me a Hobart 140 for Father’s Day. I can’t wait

Cool vid! Tnx !

The "crown" is actually the puddle sagging then solidifying. When filling up a joint like that, do the bottom pass first then do the top pass. To help lay the bead flatter, pause at the top then just quickly bump the puddle down then bring it right back up. The beads look good! Just wanted to give you some advice. Cheers!