It's end of year which to me means buy stuff at a tax rate discount so Uncle Sam doesn't get it.
Anywho, trying to decide between the new ESAB Rebel 235 3-in-1 machine or the Fabricator 252i, also 3-in-1. As of now I do zero field work and don't plan to(if I do have to I have a small 110v Hobart that could do the job). I'll be doing light fabrication of brackets and small structural stuff(cart frames, table frames, etc.).
On paper the Fabricator 252i is a better shop machine than the Rebel 235 and it's like 800 bucks cheaper not to mention can put out a bit more amps. Is the dual voltage and SMIG worth that premium?
Anywho, trying to decide between the new ESAB Rebel 235 3-in-1 machine or the Fabricator 252i, also 3-in-1. As of now I do zero field work and don't plan to(if I do have to I have a small 110v Hobart that could do the job). I'll be doing light fabrication of brackets and small structural stuff(cart frames, table frames, etc.).
On paper the Fabricator 252i is a better shop machine than the Rebel 235 and it's like 800 bucks cheaper not to mention can put out a bit more amps. Is the dual voltage and SMIG worth that premium?