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Mig welder opinion and input needed
I want to purchase a welder for my shop. I will be doing small jobs most of the time and I am a novice. I think I have found two choices. What would you guys recommend please? Miller 140 auto set for $675. or Miller 180/240 volt auto set cart incl for $825.
Thanks for you advice
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240v... much more effective to weld with.
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It's always best to get the better unit.
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02-28-2011, 04:01 AM
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welding can be hard enough for us newbies. get the best rig you can afford and go with 240V
I have a MillerMatic 180 and it has done everything Ive asked it to do. I still blow thru sheetmetal but thats user error 
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I have a Miller 211 with autoset that I am very happy with- works both 120/240.
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Thanks guy's I think the Miller 211 will be the new choice.
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+1 on the Miller 211 auto-set
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I bought the Miller 211 w/ auto-set last year and it's a great machine. No regrets
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Go with 240
The smaller unit will work-but you will use significantly more juice to get the same result. Consider it a tool bought for life and it will be easy to justify the cost.
I have two main welders I use, a Linde 190V and a Millermatic 185. I can pretty much get equal results from either, but the Linde just throws fewer sparks. Matt
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