HH 187 for chassis & sheetmetal?

[Ricersux Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ricersux]

Is the 187 a good choice to do use for building/modifying chassis and sheetmetal?

I am looking for a new machine but don't want to go too small and not be able to handle doing chassis build ups. Any experiences in using the 187 in the resto/mod car field would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Hotfoot Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hotfoot]

Well, I have no direct experience with the 187, but it is well thought of on this forum, and has been said to have a better low end (sheet metal) than my HH180, as well as more top end power (chassis)., so I'd say go for it! (Check Indiana Oxygen Supply , free shipping, no tax...or Tractor Supply (you just missed 15% off deal), or Cyberweld).

My 180 does pretty good, but the real champ for sheet metal seems to be the 110 volt HH140...running solid wire with gas (of course).

[Ricersux Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ricersux]

I live in Indy so I might just head to the shop and talk to the guys down there about it. I am on the fence between a HH187 and HH210, or comparable Miller / Lincoln.

Any other comments regarding this?

[lcats Member Find all posts View Profile Close lcats]

Hh187

I purchased this unit last year. I in the middle of a Body off restoration and this machine has performed perfect.

[gnewby Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close gnewby]

I have a HH 187, although I do not do much as far as auto body work, I think the HH 187 would suit your needs great. Mine has done everything I ask of it and more. The seven settings on it work great for tuning it in for various thicknesses of metal.