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I’m doing what us women do best - overthinking!I’m a fresh journeyman looking to purchase a multiprocess welder for home. Working in a structural shop for the last few years, I’ve developed a love for the Millers we’ve got, but that’s simply because that’s all I’m familiar with! (90% of the welding I do is fluxcore) I want it all of course - flux, stick, mig, a bank account that isn’t empty.. but APPARENTLY I can’t have my cake and eat it too.. or can I?? I’ve been researching for days and bottom line - I think I’ll never find the “right” welder until I take a risk and just get one already Help?! Any great or terrible experiences with any particular brands/models? I know this isn’t a very specific topic. Just fishin for some opinions. All welcome! Thanks so much Elise ❤️
Reply:What machines are currently looking at?  Also what price range are you trying to stay at?I play with sticks Trailblazer 325 EFI w/ Excel Power, LN-25, Power Mig 210 MP, AlphaTig 200X
Reply:I struck my first arc with a Lincoln AC225 in about 1971. A few years earlier I helped a guy weld( and rosebud bend) an exhaust on a '66 El Camino with Oxyacet and coat hangers. NOT the plastic shiit of today. Copper plated mild steel coat hangers.If I started with nothing today ? > Lincoln 225AC. Set of torches. Add a tape measure and a square and I'll build most anything. Fancy doesn't make a fabricator but it sho is nice..... A majority of the bed wetters out there would get suicidal without apps and CNC. Keep it simple and the cool stuff is orgasmic. When it's not there. Step back to basicsLast edited by Bonzoo; 03-05-2018 at 07:38 PM.
Reply:Elise I’ve been very happy with my Lincoln V350-Pro. Lots of power! Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by EliseLCRI’m doing what us women do best - overthinking!I’m a fresh journeyman looking to purchase a multiprocess welder for home. Working in a structural shop for the last few years, I’ve developed a love for the Millers we’ve got, but that’s simply because that’s all I’m familiar with! (90% of the welding I do is fluxcore) I want it all of course - flux, stick, mig, a bank account that isn’t empty.. but APPARENTLY I can’t have my cake and eat it too.. or can I?? I’ve been researching for days and bottom line - I think I’ll never find the “right” welder until I take a risk and just get one already Help?! Any great or terrible experiences with any particular brands/models? I know this isn’t a very specific topic. Just fishin for some opinions. All welcome! Thanks so much Elise ❤️
Reply:I agree - or the Multimatic 200 if you want something more portable - that and the 215 are great starters and can do 120v/240v.Also - since FCAW is your primary - start with that and then pick up an ac/dc TIG at some point for aluminum - check out the reviews on the AHP200DX on youtube.
Reply:Originally Posted by TheWeldingConnectorWhat machines are currently looking at?  Also what price range are you trying to stay at?
Reply:I have the Everlast PowerArc 200ST. Very impressed with it!Here’s what it can do with 6010, and 7018. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveIf just for home, and you don't want to spend $5,000 for a big one, the Miller 215 is a good choice in my opinion at $1,5000https://store.cyberweld.com/mimu200m...RoC_VcQAvD_BwE
Reply:Originally Posted by FlywheelI agree - or the Multimatic 200 if you want something more portable - that and the 215 are great starters and can do 120v/240v.Also - since FCAW is your primary - start with that and then pick up an ac/dc TIG at some point for aluminum - check out the reviews on the AHP200DX on youtube.
Reply:I'd stick with the XMT. I have an XMT 304, a 60 series wire feeder, and a high frequency box. I got all three, plus probably 200 pounds of wire/rods for $1500 about 5 years ago. I love the XMT and would gladly do the same thing over again. I have them on a homemade cart so they are easy to move around, and I can do anything but AC work with it (I've got an old Lincoln idealarc Tig 300 for that). Search local craigslist and similar for used XMTs and wirefeeders, maybe search around local companies looking to upgrade and you'll probably luck out .Good luck, and let us know what you end up with!Lincoln Idealarc Tig 300/300, Lincoln ranger 8, Lincoln LN-25, Miller Sidekick (keeps rockin!), Oxy/Acy torch, Miller XMT-304 with a Miller 60 series wire feeder and high freq. box, Profax positioner 8" chuck, Aaronson 3500# positioner 15" chuck
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPElise I’ve been very happy with my Lincoln V350-Pro. Lots of power!
Reply:Originally Posted by BonzooI struck my first arc with a Lincoln AC225 in about 1971. A few years earlier I helped a guy weld( and rosebud bend) an exhaust on a '66 El Camino with Oxyacet and coat hangers. NOT the plastic shiit of today. Copper plated mild steel coat hangers.If I started with nothing today ? > Lincoln 225AC. Set of torches. Add a tape measure and a square and I'll build most anything. Fancy doesn't make a fabricator but it sho is nice..... A majority of the bed wetters out there would get suicidal without apps and CNC. Keep it simple and the cool stuff is orgasmic. When it's not there. Step back to basics
Reply:Originally Posted by EliseLCRMight be a little more than I’d wanna pay for brand new but if I can find a used one in decent shape I could definitely grow to love a red welder I’m sure
Reply:I recently picked up an Esab 252i for the shop and I really like it so far. Got the tig and stick accessories to go with it, also a spool gun. The cart it came with is really nice. Very few left at dealers, but starting to show up used for decent prices, often with little use.
Reply:But the thing is... WHAT do you plan on welding at home? Are you allowed to bring stuff to your workplace and weld it there once you are done with your regular work? I am asking because maybe you can get by with a smaller machine and if you ever need big amps, take it to your workplace. The multiprocess miller sugested above looks great, but in the long run you may miss the AC TIG for aluminum (although you could mig it, I guess).
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPNot in my case, (I’m a hobbyist) but welders make money. Not cost money.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mikel_24But the thing is... WHAT do you plan on welding at home? Are you allowed to bring stuff to your workplace and weld it there once you are done with your regular work? I am asking because maybe you can get by with a smaller machine and if you ever need big amps, take it to your workplace. The multiprocess miller sugested above looks great, but in the long run you may miss the AC TIG for aluminum (although you could mig it, I guess).
Reply:Originally Posted by Mikel_24But the thing is... WHAT do you plan on welding at home? Are you allowed to bring stuff to your workplace and weld it there once you are done with your regular work? I am asking because maybe you can get by with a smaller machine and if you ever need big amps, take it to your workplace. The multiprocess miller sugested above looks great, but in the long run you may miss the AC TIG for aluminum (although you could mig it, I guess).
ReplyOverwhelmed!oes the XMT have the Miller 14 pin amphenol plug on it? If it does then you can add just about any thing as time goes by. My old Shopmaster has an S52 feeder, a high freq box and a tig rig all hooked up to it. It is really just the power for all these things as I almost never stick on it. You may go that route as time goes by.
Reply:Originally Posted by EliseLCRJust discovered Esab and Everlast welders.. intrigued but not totally convinced yet. I may resort back to Miller, though I’m not sure how big of a welder I really need for home as I’m used to the XMTs and that’s pretty much all I know. I’d like to stay under 2500 but if I find “the one” for more I can make it happen
Reply:Elise, something that I have not seen mentioned is a Lincoln 210MP.  It’s a high end hobbiest grade machine versus some of the other pro grade machines that have been recommended, but it costs less too.  You can do stick (although it does not like 6010 very well), MIG and DC TIG, and is well under your maximum budget.Just something to consider.Last edited by scsmith42; 03-11-2018 at 04:42 AM.Miller Trailblazer Pro 350DMiller Suitcase MIGMiller Spectrum 2050Miller Syncrowave 250DXLincoln 210MP
Reply:+1 for the Lincoln 210 MP. And when you are ready for AC TIG, you can add the Lincoln Square wave TIG 200.Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:I really like my MultiMatic 200, sometimes I wish I had gone with the 252i for more power but the MM200 has served me well so far.
Reply:Originally Posted by BobDoes the XMT have the Miller 14 pin amphenol plug on it? If it does then you can add just about any thing as time goes by. My old Shopmaster has an S52 feeder, a high freq box and a tig rig all hooked up to it. It is really just the power for all these things as I almost never stick on it. You may go that route as time goes by.Originally Posted by EliseLCRI’ll be welding a wide range of stuff, not at first but once my shop is built (within the next year I’m hoping) then I’ll want the freedom to weld bigger thicker stuff and have the option of any process. For now, between my Dad’s garage and literally outside on the dirt (an ironing board out of the trash without the fabric on it makes an alright welding table when you’re desperate ) I’ll be sticking to smaller, artistic things. Here’s a thingy I did last night for my sister in law. Got a little carried away with the bling-factor maybe

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