SAS with Hobart 135

[JMsDad]

Hi everybody. New guy here. I will be doing a SAS soon on my 86 4runner. I have some questions about using a Hobart 135 for the SAS. Is it possible to do a SAS with a 115v Hobart 135 welder or should I step up to a 230v 175? I will be buying either the 135(stepping up from an old Harbor Freight flux machine) because of the 115v portability or the 175. The things is with the 175, I need to buy an extension cord, as I have a detached garage and the dryer outlet is inside next to the kitchen.(figured 50ft max) Another thing to consider is that I may be moving to an apartment in the near future and would still like to be able to weld. My question is "Will the 135 be enough to do a SAS?"

Thanks.

[WildYoats]

I dont see any issues with using a 135 for the job. As long as your joints are good and clean. Personally I would suggest buying the larger welder if you are able, but I understand your delema with the power source. I do the same thing and run a cord from our laundry room to the garage, but I dont have far to go.

Good luck.

[Rockcrawlintoy]

i have friends that use a lincolin 135 with no issues. pre heat with a propane torch on the thicker material. another not my buddy just got a hobart 175 for 565. shipped to his door.

Drew

[fourwd1]

If you're going to buy a new unit, definetly get the 175. It's not that much more $, and is more capable in the long run.

I got the Hobart 175 and I'm glad I didn't get the smaller one.

[booger weldz]

my 1st SAS was done with a hobart 135(pat's), its still kickin and nothing has cracked/broken...

[Oatmeal]

Booger, correct me if I'm wrong but, wouldn't he be better off welding with flux core wire (if using the 135) for better pennetration? (damn, one n or two ns?)........Hans

[MattMan]

The 135 will do it, but I'd suggest the 175, since you'll want the extra power sooner or later. Just make a 75 ft cord out of 8/3 SO wire. Then you can reach whatever you need. I'd also suggest getting a Miller instead of the Hobart, for the variable power instead of just 4 settings... comes in handy if you ever work with thin material. Here's a good place to start...

http://store.cyberweld.com/millermatic135.html

http://store.cyberweld.com/millermatic175.html