Hobart Fabstar 4030

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I have been looking on Craigslist for a mig welder and I have stumbled across a Hobart Fabstar 4030.  I would like to know what some of you think about it.  Does it have good duty cycle? What kind of metal could you weld with it? What is the quality of the welder like?  I would just like to know some information on it, because it looks like it would be worth $500, but I want to hear some more opinions.  Thank you. -JessForney C5 Arc WelderLincoln Idealarc 250-250 Ac/Dc Arc WelderMiller Bobcat 225g PlusLincoln PowerMig 200Forney O/A Rig
Reply:It's a 3 phase machine, so if you don't have 3 phase electric service, not such a good deal.I have converted a few older 3 phase welders to run on single phase but not sure if this one is easily converted.Last edited by tjb836; 02-23-2016 at 10:23 PM.Hobart Beta-Mig 250T-D Cutmaster 81Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller T-Bolt 225 ACChicago Electric Mig 151Hobart RC-256 Haas-Kamp Conversion(sold)
Reply:I think the 240 outlet in the garage may be 3 phase.  I will have to check,  Thank you for the advise!Forney C5 Arc WelderLincoln Idealarc 250-250 Ac/Dc Arc WelderMiller Bobcat 225g PlusLincoln PowerMig 200Forney O/A Rig