Ironman 230 new vs Lincoln IA-SP250

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Theres a lincoln Ideal arc-SP250 for sale on craigslist right now for 1000 bucks, may be able to talk them down. (farm used) Or I can buy a brand new Hobart ironman 230 for 1468 with tax.. Whats my better deal?
Reply:If the Lincoln was clean and works ok it would be in my shop and I would have the $468 in my pocketwww.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:Originally Posted by mechanic416If the Lincoln was clean and works ok it would be in my shop and I would have the $468 in my pocket
Reply:As far as I know they are. Look it up on the Lincoln web site.www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
Reply:The only SP 250 I've been able to find info on is close to 20 years old, and it has touch pad controls on the face of the unit. As old as the unit potentially could be, the odds of finding a replacement touch pad assembly are probably low. Personally I'd go with the new unit over an old dinosaur that may be difficult to find replacment part for. The Ironman 230 also come with several years of warranty.ESAB Migmaster 250 Hobart Ironman 230Multimatic 215TWECO Fabricator 181i & 211iHH125EZ - nice little fluxcore only unitMaxstar 150 STH - very nice
Reply:Originally Posted by DanThe only SP 250 I've been able to find info on is close to 20 years old, and it has touch pad controls on the face of the unit. As old as the unit potentially could be, the odds of finding a replacement touch pad assembly are probably low. Personally I'd go with the new unit over an old dinosaur that may be difficult to find replacment part for. The Ironman 230 also come with several years of warranty.
Reply:Reading through some of your past posts your need for the unit seems to be hobbyist level on 1/4" and thinner. Since cost seems to be an issue, realistically for weekend hobbyist welding you probably don't need a unit anymore robust then a MM 211, Hobart Handler 210 MVP, or a Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i.ESAB Migmaster 250 Hobart Ironman 230Multimatic 215TWECO Fabricator 181i & 211iHH125EZ - nice little fluxcore only unitMaxstar 150 STH - very nice
Reply:Originally Posted by DanReading through some of your past posts your need for the unit seems to be hobbyist level on 1/4" and thinner. Since cost seems to be an issue, realistically for weekend hobbyist welding you probably don't need a unit anymore robust then a MM 211, Hobart Handler 210 MVP, or a Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i.
Reply:Buy the HH210 and keep an eye out for a used Stick machine.1/2" Aluminum? What do you have in mind for the future?Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1Buy the HH210 and keep an eye out for a used Stick machine.1/2" Aluminum? What do you have in mind for the future?
Reply:If you end up starting a business you're going to want more than one wire unit anyway, to eliminate the nuisance of having to change, the machine over from one wire diameter to another depending on material thickness being welded.ESAB Migmaster 250 Hobart Ironman 230Multimatic 215TWECO Fabricator 181i & 211iHH125EZ - nice little fluxcore only unitMaxstar 150 STH - very nice
Reply:I am new to welding but have always wanted to start. I reciently purchased the Hobart 210mvp for hobby and around the house use. I paid under $800 SHIPPED. Worth every penny for my needs.
Reply:Thank you all for your input and suggestions. I purchased my welder today, got a hobart Ironman 230 for 1460 with tax and got a hobart $100 helmet for only 49 because I got the display model. They also gave me 2 free pounds of solid .035 hobart wire. I also got a warranty. Im very happy with my purchase. Cant wait to get some gas and try this thing out.
Reply:Ironman 230???Why did you buy that piece of krap?........ just kiddingbut understand yer screwed now because this is just the beginning of the hole in the money bucketEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1Ironman 230???Why did you buy that piece of krap?........ just kiddingbut understand yer screwed now because this is just the beginning of the hole in the money bucket
Reply:Well got it all hooked together besides my extension cord. I found a super deal on CL got a CO2 K tank and traded it to a local store for a full CO2/Argon size k tank for 200 bucks. Im excited. Attached Images
Reply:Awesome machine! Congrat's
Reply:I have been eye balling the IronMan 230 too. I wanna hear and see how it welds!
Reply:It welds great...But thats comming from someone whos very MIG welds were laid down today. This is my very first MIG welder. These are my very first MIG welds with it. Starting from left to right, (I did the left side first) All of these done on 1/4" mild steel, with .035 solid hobart wire, and 75/25 mixture, and regulator set at 20cfh when I let off the trigger. The first weld was done with the voltage on 6 and the wire speed at 44, and using an e technique. The next 4 are at voltage 6 and 45. With the first one of the next four useing an e pattern and the last three with a weave from side to side. The last ones all the way to the right are just random settings. Attached Images