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  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
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    Question Best way to install a spoolgun on a 187 handler

    I need to know the best method for installing a spoolgun on my 187 handler. I see a lot of things advertised but don't have enough experience to decide.
    I am getting ready to buy the spoolgun, tank and whatever else i need so i can well some aluminum pieces on the boat. I am looking at 1000 dollars of welding if i have it done....Also, does anyone have some good plans for a welding cart. if i have to pay 80 bucks, i'd rather do it myself and have exactly what i need. Thanks....Bear

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
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    Los Angeles
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    Spool Gun 3035-20 about $ $349.99

    "For use with the Handler® 140 and 187 (requires SGA 100 spool gun control)
    Also for use with the IronMan 210 (direct connection)"


    SGA 100- about $250.00
    Ed Conley
    Screaming Broccoli, Inc
    http://www.screamingbroccoli.net/
    MM252
    MM211
    Miller Passport Plus, Spoolmate 100
    TA185
    SO 2020 Bender
    Miller 125c Plasma
    "Hold my beer while I try this!"

  3. #3
    Join Date
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    Best way to install a spoolgun on a Handler 187 is to sell it and buy a spoolgun-ready Handler 210.
    Trailblazer 302 * Millermatic 212 * Syncrowave 180SD * X-Treme 12VS Feeder * Spoolmate 3035
    Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52 Plasma * Lincoln 175 MIG

    Victor Superrange II * Victor Journeyman

    Hobart HH 125EZ



  4. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
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    I wouldnt invest in a spool gun for a 187. Instead sell it for a HH210 (probably cheaper this way) or buy a tig machine. That said, If I was you, I would buy a liner and keep the hose as straight as possible and just weld with the stock gun. I have never done it but seen where guys do and it seemed to work ok.
    Mike

    HH210 & 3035 Spool Gun
    HTP 221 Tig
    Powermax 30 plasma
    HF bandsaw
    HF hood

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