Thanks guys. I really appreciate the help.
I definitely want a machine big enough to handle a trailer/carhauler project, or a tube framed car build. Actually, the first project I had in mind was to strengthen or add support crossmembers to the 2" square tube subframe of a car I have now. If a 110V welder is questionable for this type of project then I'm sure I want to buy something like the dual voltage Millermatic 211.
I've never welded stainless, and I have no real experience with these welders, but Miller and Hobart list stainless wire in the specs on their websites for even the 110V machines.
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....from the Miller website....
Uses 4 or 8 in (102 or 203 mm) spools and can be set up to weld with wire sizes .024 - .030 in (0.6 - 0.8 mm) mild/stainless steel and .030 - .035 (0.8 - 0.9 mm) flux cored.
Note: Auto-Set is calibrated for .024 and .030 mild steel wire and C25 shielding gas (75% Argon, 25% CO2). Use manual mode for broader applications with mild steel, or to weld stainless steel or flux core.
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