Hobart Ironman or Thermal Arc

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I am considering getting either a Hobart Ironman 230 or a Thermal Arc Fabricator 210. Any thoughts in either?Lincoln Powermig 255Hypertherm Powermax 45Thermal Arc 161SOxweld 24R OA TorchStill Looking for an Old Round Top Idealarc 250
Reply:I haven't used the thermal arc but I have had my ironman 230 for well over a year now and love it.
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Reply:I don't know about the Fabricator 210; however, the Ironman 230 has developed a reputation of being a pretty solid performing unit. When the unit is set up properly, the arc starts are very responsive. Overall arc quality is very good. It is a light spatter producer though out the entire output range the unit covers. Weld puddle wet out is very good.ESAB Migmaster 250 Hobart Ironman 230Multimatic 215TWECO Fabricator 181i & 211iHH125EZ - nice little fluxcore only unitMaxstar 150 STH - very nice
Reply:The Thermal-arc was made in Malaysia the last time I checked. 16 taps on the Thermal a nice feature, along with a 10 pin spool-gun. Guess that means it will support a Miller 30 a. (Good thing)Esab/Lorch ET-220iEsab 160i caddyThermal LM-200 Lincoln feedersThermal Pee-Wee 85sThermal 60i- 3phase /RPC powered (Beast)Thermal Drag-gun 35CINE 1500 Klutch 140i
Reply:I have a Fabricator 210 and its the sweetest thing I have used on light gauge so far. I wish it had a but more top end as it just gets into spray mode with .035 wire on 1/4 plate on its last 2 fine adjustment settings, but it does get there. Besides the 10 pin, there is a spot & stich timer inside the spool cabinet. I have a small shop (physically) and its the right size for me in both amps and physical size.Thermal Arc Fabricator 2101970 Lincoln RedfaceMiller 150 STLStill need a Syncrowave and a plasma and a milling machine and a lathe and a bigger shop and a....
Reply:Originally Posted by Canoe2fishI have a Fabricator 210 and its the sweetest thing I have used on light gauge so far. I wish it had a but more top end as it just gets into spray mode with .035 wire on 1/4 plate on its last 2 fine adjustment settings, but it does get there. Besides the 10 pin, there is a spot & stich timer inside the spool cabinet. I have a small shop (physically) and its the right size for me in both amps and physical size.
Reply:My Ironman is almost 10 years old.  I have never regretted the purchase.  It gets used from 14 ga to 1/2 inch with multiple pass.  Once even welded 1 inch plate ( thats a long story)