Miller Matic 135

[willy1959]

So about 1 year ago a fella that worked for me quit, he was a very accident prone individule

Today, Im at my insurance company remodel job and the agent says hey bill I got a nice present for you. (Im thinking he has the check already for the bill I gave him a few days ago.. no such luck )

But Any way, he hands me a check for $1,938.00 bucks, seems since we had no worker comp claims this year we get a rebate.

Well I been waiting for a reason to buy a welder, and the funds.. off I went today, and purchased a mig 135, cart, self darkening hood, extra wire, and some gloves. And still got quite a bit of money left over

What next????

Hmmmmmm

[willy1959]

oh ya, I plan on welding all the joints of the HF frame,, unless some one tells me I shouldnt??

[Hardin Valley Magic]

As for the welding of the joints: that would be reassuring thats one of things I've done..As for the left over $$$ WELLLLL time to invest in tool upgrades ( send $$ to me) nicer products on the tear (send $$$to me) or just send some to me..

[Sonetpro]

oh ya, I plan on welding all the joints of the HF frame,, unless some one tells me I shouldnt??

Bolts vibrate loose. Welds don't. You got a nice welder.

[asianflava]

I was told thet you are better off getting the 220V model (I think it's the 175). The only thing is, I don't remember why. Maybe someone else can clarify.

[Gaston]

I have a miller 135 (220v) I purchased in the early 70's . it has been thru hell and back and never missed a beat, great machine!! I have been offered more than I payed new for it but its not for sale. Its like part of the familly

[thefirebuilds]

I was told thet you are better off getting the 220V model (I think it's the 175). The only thing is, I don't remember why. Maybe someone else can clarify.

for me it was suggested i get a 110v so i can be somewhat mobile (big shop) plus we go to races and then we can take it with.

[toypusher]

I was told thet you are better off getting the 220V model (I think it's the 175). The only thing is, I don't remember why. Maybe someone else can clarify.

The 110V welders usually can only do about 3/16" max (at least without making lots and lots of passes) and the 220V will allow you to weld much thicker stock in a single pass (or at least a lot less passes). That is my understanding of the difference and I am sure that there are more, but I am far from being an expert on welders!

[willy1959]

i have 220 in the shop

the 175 can do a "little bit" more on one pass (the 175 is 220)

the guy told me, that the 135 (115) CAN do the limits of the 220 welder, just slower

I too thought the portability of the 110 welder out weighed the capacity and speed of the 220 unit.

Ya I have a generator that makes 220, and ya, Im about to start wheel to wheel racing. but the 135 looked like the best bet to me.




fwiw I took a welding class almost 10 years ago. (and my best bud is a welder by trade
)

I got the hang of the little wire feed very very quick this afternoon all by my self!!!

[toypusher]

Willy,

You might want to downsize that avatar just smidge.

[willy1959]

Willy,

You might want to downsize that avatar just smidge.

sorry about that, i know better

[toypusher]

Does anybody know anything about the HF welders? They have one that says it is '115 volt flux & MIG welder' reg $349.99 - on sale for $249.99. Also says in fine print that it is only 87 amps!

There is one of those "Homier" Mobile Merchant sales foing on today thru Sunday at the York Expo Center. They have a Welder that says '125 AMP FLUX WELDER' for $99.99. Any opinions on this one? No brand name mentioned in the ad. I think that I will wonder down and have a look at it anyway, but would like some opinions first.

Thanks

[Joanne]

So about 1 year ago a fella that worked for me quit, he was a very accident prone individule

Today, Im at my insurance company remodel job and the agent says hey bill I got a nice present for you. (Im thinking he has the check already for the bill I gave him a few days ago.. no such luck )

But Any way, he hands me a check for $1,938.00 bucks, seems since we had no worker comp claims this year we get a rebate.

Well I been waiting for a reason to buy a welder, and the funds.. off I went today, and purchased a mig 135, cart, self darkening hood, extra wire, and some gloves. And still got quite a bit of money left over

What next????

Hmmmmmm

Congrats on the new welder. I have a 110v Lincoln that I really like. When I decided to buy it I had the same decision about 110 or 220. I finally decided that the portability was more important to me than the extra power. For me it was a good decision. I've used it in a lot of situations where 220v just wasn't available. I have to admit though that there have been a few occasions when I could have used the extra power. I don't do enough welding to justify buying a 2nd box.

A guy at work just bought a Miller TIG machine that he is just raving about. I'm hoping to talk him into letting me stop by some time and try it out. I'd love to try one and see what it's like.

Have fun with your welder. Oh, don't tell the neighbors you have a welder. It's like owning a truck. Everyone has a little job they need you to help with.

Joanne

[D. Tillery]

Kerry, if you want the "IG" Inert Gas part of the MIG/wire feed welder you need to make sure it has the capability of adding gas (75%Argon, 25% CO2): fittings, hose, guages, etc. I have not heard any reports on the quality of the HF machines, and I've looked and asked around alot. I know a lot of cheaper machines are constant gun hot, which I don't like.

Another portability issue is the weight of a 220V machine is considerable.

Joanne, go for it on the TIG. It is a finesse game there.

[toypusher]

I have decided to wait until after we get moved into our new house (about 3 weeks for that) and then get a new job. Hopefully, I will be able to get one of the big 3 110V with the gas option. By brother-in-law's stepson is a professional welder and I had a long conversation with him yesterday about welders and that convinced me to stay away from the 'no-name' stuff! Thanks for the reply on this.