![]() Twenty years ago, it would’ve been considered lightweight. Hobart will assure you that their unit is lightweight and portable but let’s be honest here. I strongly advise against something like that. You can try feeding an aluminum wire through a regular MIG gun, but this is unlikely to work, and it’s not recommended. Unfortunately, this is not possible with the Hobart Handler 125. If you are not using AC TIG (because it’s expensive), then at least you might want to do some MIG aluminum welding. No spool gun support – no aluminum workĪ lot of hobbyists love to try their hand at welding. So, let’s take a look at practical examples where the Hobart Handler 125 falls short and then look at some alternatives. I don’t want you to make a mistake and experience a buyer’s regret. Since you are reading this review, you are most likely a hobbyist or someone who wants to learn how to weld for the first time. What you should know before buying the Handler 125 There does not seem to be much difference in prices, so check them out as each retailer will run their own deals from time to time: The Hobart Handler 125 is available to buy at a few different retails. Hobart made a wire feed mechanism mainly from plastic, unlike their usual aluminum cast full metal drive system.It doesn’t come with a gas hose and regulator for MIG welding.Yes, it’s portable, but it takes muscle to move around Owner’s manual with installation, operation, and maintenance guidelines.Weld set-up chart (on the inside of the machine).Now let’s take a look at the specs and continue with a more detailed review. But, it doesn’t come with a gas regulator. Thanks to its in-built gas solenoid, it can weld with a solid wire and provide a whole MIG experience. The Hobart 125 is a flux core ready welder (gasless wire). With its four voltage settings, infinite wire feed control, and a reasonable maximum output of 130A, you can weld up to 3/16 in. Overview of the Hobart Handler 125 (500573) ![]() That being said, you should read my detailed review below and decide if this machine is good enough for your needs with what it offers. There are other welders on the market in a similar price range offering better specs and more versatility, however, they usually lack build quality, availability of spare parts, and warranty.īut, there are also alternatives of the same quality AND better features. In short, this machine will last you a long time, it’s affordable, provides excellent performance, but it has minimal features. Not for a professional welding environment. This is a machine meant for hobbyists and DIY users. What you are getting here is reliability – not features. The Hobart Handler 125 is an affordable wire feed welder by a well-known name in the industry.
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