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MIG welder for home/garage projects

Does anyone here own one of these?

Miller - MIG Welding - Millermatic® 140 with Auto-Set™

I have a few projects in mind that are going to require buying a welding machine. The projects are mostly 2" square tube, both carbon & stainless.

I really like the idea of the auto-set function for the wire speed on the Miller. I don't think I've seen this feature on another machine. Even though I wouldn't need it, I also like that it has the capability of attaching the additional gun for Aluminum wire.

What are the limitations of a machine like the 110V Model 140 for home use? Should I be leaning more towards a 220V, or the dual voltage (110/220) Model 211 instead? What kinds of projects could I get into that will make me wish I had a bought a bigger welder than he 140? I only want to do this once, but I really do not want to go through the exercise of installing a dedicated 220V receptacle in my current garage for something like the Model 211 unless I will need it.
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