jcwclm

It all depends on how you plan to use it.

sandaddik2

because you ALWAYS buy one bigger than you think you need, especially when your using it for something the op is.


im making bumpers, roof racks, trac bars, sliders ect for people and im going to buy a miller 252 because i know that just about no matter what i need to weld it will handle the job, besides i can get a brand new one from air gas out the door with a tank and gun included for $850
its good to know people

ZachsXJ

I SO hate you right now. If I coulda gotten a MillerMatic 252 for $850 out the door WITH gas I would've taken that in a heartbeat. You wanna hook me up? I'll sell my PM255 if I can get a MM252 as a replacement

I agree completely, I bought a PM255 for the sole purpose that it is RATED to burn 1/2" in a single pass. That is miles more capacity than I ever see myself using or needing.


In all honesty, I don't see myself ever using it for more than 3/8". I bought it to be able to weld everything I wanted to do, with lots of wiggle room to weld bigger. The other reason I got it is because 200+amp lincoln machines have a track record of lasting for 20+ years. Meaning that with proper care mine should have a solid 15 years left in it.

robguitargod1

I have a Millermatic DVI. I know it's discontinued, but I love it. It'll run on 110V or 220V without adjustments. Obviously you're limited to thinner materials while using 110V.

GRABLE

I am an old man, welded a lot with stick welders in my lifetime. I finally bought a Hobart 187 Handler. I have a shop in SD yet and I bought one for there also. The welder plugs into my air conditioner 220 plug here in Tx. and my 220 compressor in SD. U can use gas or no gas, it's your choice. A wire welder is so easy to weld with,,,even overhead, a kid can do it. The Hobart is made by Miller, in the USA. The handle where the wire comes out says Miller. Oh ya,,, U should have and auto darkening helment! That was a decision where I made the right choice! Hope this BS helps someone! THANKS

sirbozin

hobart 187. it has more amps than the lincoln compedator model and its made by miller so you know its a good welder

ZachsXJ

Just so everyone reading this knows the OP already bought a MillerMatic 250X

brutalxj

Well alot of droma there girls lol. Just wanted to add my 2 cents. I love Miller but the cost a sh@t ton. I also like Hobart funny one makes the other. I work out of my grandpas shop with his Millermatic 210. ya its old but with the high or low option i could weld any thickness. If i had to buy one I would go with Hobart. My last name is Miller and its really the only reason i like them more. And I weld alot everything on his farm and all my own sh@t, exo bumpers racks exct.

X1994J

X2---- i'm running the Hobart 187, 220V, I've run 4 10 lb. rolls through it so far. The only thing annoying about is all your friends will want to come to your place to weld their junk, even though they own their own welder, simply because your welder is the S**T. That's my experience anyway.

sandaddik2

lol i would if you were local, im savin up for that and a thermal dynamics plasma cutter, fabrication is my trade so good machines are a good investment
the manager at airgas by me re fills my tank for 20 bucks too but i do notice he puts the money in his pocket then exchanges his tank lol but what he does with the money isnt up to me.

retreaded jeeper

come on guys fight nice or you'll both have to go to bed without dessert.
my opinion is different than ev's, gas weld has little penitration,wire is some better, but neither penetrats like a stick.

BamBamm

hobart 185

curtscustoms

I am a professional welder and fabricator and I really like the millermatic 250s and 350s, the Lincoln equivalent to these welders are just as good. The only real difference I've ever seen is the color. For heavy welding you'll want a heavy wire that has its own flux and can also use mix gas. We used this combo at a shop I worked at that we repaired heavy oil field equipment and that stuff is ultra heavy duty, and we had zero complaints. Hope this helps

89jeepfreak

i just picked up a millermatic 175 for 500 bux but anything between 175 and 250 should be perfact