Buying a Welder

[Hammerdown]

I have a Hobart 140 and I like it. I run c25 and it welds nice.

[Huntsman1998]

Ended up going with the millernatic 180 Autoset.

[fowlwaters]

Good choice. All blue in our shop.

[Grizzly1]

Miller is a great machine. I went with the new Lincoln 210MP. Stick or wire feed, 110v or 220v, digital display, has been great for $1000

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[hot_rod_eddie]

Ended up going with the millernatic 180 Autoset.

Nice machine that will do about anything. Love the one at work. Good pick.

[sendit]

I would rather have something bigger and not need to worry about duty cycles. 220V beats 120V machines hands down. A power source that will run ac/dc/stick/mig/tig is another option

[jtempleton]

I have the miller 211 which can run on 110 or 220. I wouldn't buy anything smaller. You get what you pay for with this machine. Really glad I didn't go a cheaper route. I've been plugging it into my bobcat and using it out in the field. Welds like a champ.

[kdenhead]

I have the miller 211 which can run on 110 or 220. I wouldn't buy anything smaller. You get what you pay for with this machine. Really glad I didn't go a cheaper route. I've been plugging it into my bobcat and using it out in the field. Welds like a champ.

I have a Miller 211 too. Great machine.

[Steel185]

I have a Miller 180 w/ autoset and it works great, If i could weld better I'm sure it could do it. I also picked that model because it have the option of buying an Aluminum gun and welding Aluminum, the 180 can handle it. I wasn't sure if I was going to expand that much into welding but I'm about to buy the AL gun to build more items in AL. ITs a good option and something to think about when buying a welder, what do you think you will be using it for in 2 years, 5 years, 10 years...