which mig to buy??

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Thought on which machine would be the most appropriate.Of the three, MM180 and spool mate gun 1090.00 (I could not care less about auto-set"Lincoln 180c and spool gun 1003.00Hobart handler 210 with spool gun 949.00 949.99I will be doing aluminum mostly in the form of .080, and ,063 sheet, and 1/16, 1/8" bar, and tube.The rest of the time I will be doing steel.I may make the equivalent of 3-4 truck boxes a month from aluminum at the most, so it is a bit more than a hobby machine, but not quite a commercial machine.I have used all three brands, over the years, 110v machines, and the miller, and lincoln in 220vI have a HH 135, and a lincoln 225 now. Both have been great machines,Personally, before pricing them all out today, I was leaning towards the Hobart, from past excellent performance, and quality of machine. I am a happy Hobart customer, so I would appreciate some outside opinions, in case I am biased
Reply:i would go with the hobart 210. best price and everyone i know or have talked with that bought one loves it.225NT bobcatAEAD200LEScott 125mm175, mm252 w 30A, PT225mm211, TA 181iHyper Therm 380, cut master 529100X & XX, Digital Elite6 Victor setssmith little torch, meco midget kalamazoo band sawsteel max saw evoulution circular saw
Reply:How about the Millermatic 211  $999.00 + $201 (spool gun).  $1200.00 total. No tax.  No shipping costs.Link: http://store.cyberweld.com/mi211migw...6d696777657769
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966How about the Millermatic 211  $999.00 + $201 (spool gun).  $1200.00 total. No tax.  No shipping costs.Link: http://store.cyberweld.com/mi211migw...6d696777657769
Reply:I almost pulled the trigger on a MM252 a few months ago.  Very nice machine!
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966I almost pulled the trigger on a MM252 a few months ago.  Very nice machine!
Reply:I like the Hobart Ironman 230, much better duty cycle and 12 taps for voltage. Great reviews from several users on this forum.http://store.cyberweld.com/hoir230migwe.htmlThey also have some excellent spool guns.You just can't beat the Hobart warranty (5 years) and the value.
Reply:i vote for the 211. great machine with great capabilities.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:The Miller 211 is on the very short list of mig welders I would buy.
Reply:I've got a hobart 187, and nothing but good things to say about it. I'd buy a 210 any day...[Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Miller 211 from Indiana Oxygen Company  $1180 no tax or shippingMillermatic 200Hobart Handler 120Victor O/A & Ramco BandsawLincoln 225 ACSnapOn AD HoodMiller XMT304/22AHypertherm Powermax 1650 G3Lincoln Idealarc DC600 w/Extreme 12 VSMiller Digital Elite "Joker"
Reply:I bought a MM211 a couple months ago and I think it is fantastic. Even though I have only used 110V so far, it kicks @ss on any other 110V I have used. Got it on Ebay for $950 shipping included. So far I have run a 2# spool of .023 and a 2# spool of .030 wire, no flux yet but it is my next spool to try.BillMillermatic 2111960 Ford Ranchero1975 Dodge B200