Pricing out a Hobart welder... and choosing an Everlast.

[Trip59]

So my 125 (not EZ) may have someone interested. I wasn't looking to upgrade just yet, but I guess when opportunity presents...

So I have this 125 with a #2 TSC (thoroughbred) bottle, regulator, in good shape (I'll get a new bottle). Some extra wire and consumables. Any idea what would be fair? I paid $375 or so I think, and another couple hundred for the bottle and probably 40-50 for the consumables and wire I have. May toss in the $50 Hobart autodark as well.

On the flip side, I need to figure out what Everlast model to talk to Oleg about. I need the capability to expand to AL, looking for something with some balls to it, but if possible (even with extra wheels) to go back to .023 (or spool gun with .023 capability?)

Probably looking at the 200 or 205, the 110 capability is very enticing, is there a significant tradeoff?

I was looking at a P model, but from reading, it's not something used as often?

Cost is a concern, the sale will offset, but I don't have a ton of spare cash this summer and at the same time, I don't want to be without a MIG too long. This is a friend, so I don't want to screw him on the price, but I don't want to screw myself over either.

[Rodsmachineshop]

if me i would keep your 125 for thin stuff and just get the 200 or 205 mig nice to have aback welder and one for thick stuff and 1 for thin stuff , i kept my smaller mig for thin stuff and bought the i mig 205 since the 200 just isnt big enough for what i . plus i don't sell stuff to friends lol

[Trip59]

It's what I was originally planning to do... well, hang onto it and get a 205p or 250p when I had the $$ available. This came up as a way to get someone into welding.

You bring up an interesting point, maybe I need to think about it a bit more. Part of the thought was having the TIG for the thinner stuff, stick for the bog stuff, and fitting a MIG in between and also for the quickie jobs.

As far as selling to friends, I'm getting back to that myself, but this is a different situation.

[Rambozo]

plus i don't sell stuff to friends lol

Good rule!

[geezer]

Rod has a good point, having a backup small 110 welder can be handy,,, however if you decide to get something with balls in your budget, then iwould suggest a deal with a 205/205P with a spool gun as a package deal,,the everlast people have been very good at such dealings as package deals...at least that's been my experience with them,,,never hurts to inquire,,,,of course the 250P is another matter I have no experience with it but I understand the new ones are spool gun capable,,,I find the Imig 205 able to do anything I want and then some,,,either way you cannot go wrong if it's an Everlast welder,,,I'm happy as hell with mine..

[Rodsmachineshop]

if you go with a 205 mig it's lowest amp setting is 40 amps sorta high for sheet metal . even the 200 lowest setting is 30 amps . that why i kept my smaller lincoln mig since weld thin stuff great still use it for all my exhaust welding since has smaller torch and lead is more flexible - the 205 a little hot for thin stuff . plus nice having the 110 volt with your Hobart for mobile welding .