Im finally about to replace my old 135amp 110v Hobart after 10+ years. I'm about to pull the trigger on a 10% off sale tommorrow for a Hobart Ironman 230, and am wondering if this is the right welder for me.
I do alot of small fabrication, usually working with no more than 3/16" to 1/4" steel. My 110v Hobart has served me very well over the years, its been through hell, including 2 floods, and have never missed a beat- but the amout of welding I've been doing has increased quite a bit in the past year and I'd like a bigger machine.
*Do I need/want the Ironman 230 over the much cheaper Handler 210?
Since Im working mainly with rather thin materials, will I notice any difference between these two machines at all?
Anything else I should know/consider?
Thanks,
Ben W