The Handler® 140 comes ready to weld with or without shielding gas, no additional kit required. With an amperage output range of 25-140, it easily handles a broad selection of solid mild steel or stainless, flux cored and aluminum wires. U.S.A. Volts: 115, Amps: 140, Duty Cycle: 20% at 90 Amps, 19V, Mig Ready: Yes, Wire Feed Speed Control: Yes, 40 - 700 IPM, Weldable Metals: Steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, Weld Thickness (in.): 24-gauge up to 1/4in. steel, Clamp Cable Length (ft.): 10, Regulator and Gas Hose Included: Yes, Shielding Gas Required: Optional, Welding Wire Diameter (in.): 0.023 - 0.035, Cart: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 10 5/8 x 19 1/2 x 12 3/8 Proven built-in wire feeder with quick-release drive roll lever Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically cold when not welding Four output voltage settings with wire feed tracking provide quick and easy adjustment for different materials and thickness Separate purge setting to purge gas line and set flow rate without wasting wire Easy access to polarity changeover includes storage holes for spare tips Dual groove drive rolls make it easy to switch between .023/.025in. (0.6 mm) and .030-.035in. (0.8 - 0.9 mm) wire Self-resetting thermal overload and motor protection Model 500500 Standard Equipment Gun Gas valve Regulator and hose 10ft. work lead with clamp Power cord 8in. wire spool adapter Extra .030in. contact tips 1lb. spool of 0.030in. self-shielded flux cored wire 5/3/1 Industrial Warranty 5-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers, reactors, rectifiers, rotors, stators and brushes 3-year warranty on drive systems, PC boards, solenoid valves, switches and controls 1-year warranty on MIG guns, plasma torches, relays, contactor, triggers, regulator, accessories, spool guns, battery, field options and running gear. (90 days for industrial use.) Normal wear items such as drive rolls, contact tips, nozzle, gas diffuser, plasma torch tips and electrodes and weld cables are not covered under warranty
Average Customer Rating:
4.9 out of 5
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Customer Reviews for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
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A great welder at a great price,April 24, 2008
By dieselguyfrom Chicago
"This welder does just about anything you could possibly need around the home and then some. I've used it on just about everything and it works great. Its smaller then the 220v units and much more portable because you can use it almost anywhere. It is also great for really thin metals, something not all the larger units can do as well. I highly recommend the unit. No disappointments here."
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Review 2 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
/ 5
Great new toy,November 5, 2009
By tooloverfrom Cheektowaga,NY
"welder is very easy to set up and use, took 15min to set up. I was welding right out of the box. Welder has everything to get you started right away. Welding guide on inside is very helpful. I would recommend this for the beginner welder."
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Review 3 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
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great welder,November 4, 2009
By baxterfrom Johnstown, PA
"Hi. This little welder is great for small and large projects around the home or garage. I really like the easy to change spools so of you need to switch from flux cored wire to solid wire its a snap. Runs on 110 volts, so finding an outlet nearby is simple. No special wiring for 240 volts. I would recommend this welder to ANYONE that works on ANYTHING at home or in the garage!!!"
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Great product,November 3, 2009
By chefgaryfrom SE South Dakota
"This is the welder for the home handyman/hobbiest. While not as powerfull as its big brothers, it is surprising what can be done with this mig welder. Handy is an understatement, it affords the chance to weld at home like no other welder this size that I have seen. It performs flawlessly and is a joy to use."
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Review 5 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
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Great for quick light repairs,November 3, 2009
By jackofalldavefrom Vancleave, MS
"This a very handy welder. 110volt makes it easy to find a power source. I had a 135 hobart like this and it was a champ too. I bought another one because it proved to be well worth the money. I weld sheet metal regularly with it and it has never failed me yet."
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welders,November 3, 2009
By runningjalapenofrom alice ,texas
"I bought this welder several months ago and not being a pro at welding the instructions and the welders easy use was very helpful and the customer service I got from northern tools was great. I have used this welder now almost every weekend with no problems."
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Review 7 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
/ 5
Excellent machine,November 2, 2009
By mike33from louisiana
"I'm a general contractor and I bought this welder from Northern to use with metal building erecting, steel framing, and general repairs. This machine is a breeze to use and it is very convenient not having to have 220V around when you need to use it. This unit is great for light gauge steel and most small repairs around the home or shop. It is very convenient and easy to carry around. We can easily hand it up to somebody on a scaffold who is needing to weld red iron purlins, etc. (14ga steel). I used it on a tow behind trailer to repair a damaged section on the tongue. I did not get the penetration I needed on the heavier steel, BUT it did get me out of a bind and I was able to make a temporary repair until I was able to get to a larger welding machine. Great unit to have on the jobsite."
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Review 8 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
/ 5
Awesome welder!,November 2, 2009
By redneckmudkid21from Land O' Lakes, WI
"I bought this welder thinking that it would take a day or more to set everything up, but when I received it all I had to do was hook up the gun to the machine, make sure the polarity was right, put a contact tip in, and put on the 1lb wire spool that came with it and I was ready to weld! it works great and makes fairly clean welds even with flux-core. All around great welder."
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Review 9 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
/ 5
GREAT,October 30, 2009
By Shoppress2from Morganton NC
"This is a great welder!!! You can weld about anything with this welder...from little to big I have had it for about one year now....and no problems!!!!!!"
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Review 10 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
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Nice unit!,October 28, 2009
By Price1from Belgrade, MT
"I am by no means a professinal or even skilled welder. I took a welding class at the community college while I was in high school and have not touched a welder since. I was working on a go kart project for my son and decided to look at welders for building the frame. I was worried that I was going to have to go with a very high output high dollar welder (and lots of practice) to do the job and stumbled across reviews for the Hobart Handler 140. Its hard not to find out info on this unit becuause if you just go to a search engine and type in welder there are plenty of great reviews on it. With all the good reviews I fugured it was worth a try. I am totally impressed! I love this thing! it is easy to set up and just as easy to use. With very little practice I was making decent welds that were very strong. The lowest amp setting on this bad boy provieded very sufficient penetration and weld strength. putting the frame together was a snap and it made the building process fun and easy. I would suggest this welder for anything you can throw at it around the house and those weekend projects. If you are seriously considering it then get it. It's well worth it."
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Review 11 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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harley03,October 21, 2009
By harley03from Moravia New York
"This is a great welder. It is easy to set up and easy to use. I would recommend it to anyone. it is great for any job that does not require a heavy duty welder."
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Review 12 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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4
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Worth the money,October 19, 2009
By NYtwin1from Portland, OR.
"I have not had experience using a welder before. The ease of use and information on the web page help me greatly. The welder was easy to set-up and function. I'm still not the welder I would like to be, but I have a good start. I already see my improvements. This has only been 2 weeks. I'm not trying to do this for a living. I just need a machine that works when I need it. Without adding cost or time. You will not be disappointed."
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Review 13 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
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No experience necessary,October 19, 2009
By Frank0351from Maryland
"If you don't have a 230 volt source handy, try this machine. Very simple to set up and use. I was a first time welder. Had the machine set up in no time, and was welding away!
One piece of advice, but a extra spool of wire. You'll be suprised how much welding you will be doing!"
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Review 14 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
/ 5
Perfect for a beginner,October 19, 2009
By Anonymousfrom Albany, NY
"This is the perfect kit for someone who is either new to MIG or who wants a small welder for odd jobs. In my case, I never touched a MIG. After about 45 minutes of practice, I was fabricating. The Hobart website and docs were great. The product is solid and is of excellent quality. Now that it's in my space, I smile and nod when I walk by it. The only thing that this thing is missing is the darkening helmet and gloves."
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Review 15 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
/ 5
Great Welder,October 19, 2009
By Mach1guyfrom Central PA
"This is the perfect welder for all my needs. I like the 140 mig welder because it's 110 volt and it's small to carry around the shop or outside the shop."
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Review 16 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
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Hobart Handler 140,October 19, 2009
By Pacer1from Shreveport, LA
"What a great little machine! Purchased the 140 with no previous welding experience, and began fixing items around my shop within 20 min of opening the box! The components are top notch, and set-up instructions make it a breeze. My son and I both have learned welding with the Hobart system, and he is now considering a career as a welding engineer. This is a good choice for both the beginner and the more experienced welder. The great warranty and customer suppport that come with the Hobart and Northern Tool make this a super buy! I know there are plenty of guys like me who are curious about getting into welding, and this is the machine for you!"
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Review 17 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
/ 5
Great Product,October 19, 2009
By DanBoyfrom Boise, ID
"I recently purchased the Hobart 140 mig welder and am greatly pleased with the performance of this machine. I am not an experienced welder but so far all types and thicknesses of metal have been no problem. It does splatter some without the argon gas but that is to be expected. I would recommend this for most of the jobs you will be around, especially regular home jobs."
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Review 18 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
/ 5
best 120 volt mig,October 18, 2009
By otis311from MA
"I bought this to do some sheet metal work on my car. I could not be happier. The torch is very nice and so is everything else. Its one of those tools you can tell is quality. well worth the price."
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Review 19 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
/ 5
excellent welder,October 11, 2009
By dzljon
"if you are looking for a great welder at a good price the hobart 140 is the ticket it is by far better than the lincoln and is cheaper than the miller but it comes with a miller gun.."
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Review 20 for FREE SHIPPING — Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder — 115 Volt, 140 Amp, Model# 500500
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5
/ 5
Nice Welder !!!,July 31, 2009
By westworksfrom Minesota
"Very Happy with this welder !!! Being a rookie at welding, I felt a little intimidated, but after building some confidence, my welds look great !!! East to use, and smooth !!! Welds very well for only 115v. Very impressed !!!"
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Beginner
