I just finished my cart for the new TA 181i. I had an old roll around tool chest that was getting in the way so I incorporated it into the cart for storage space. Its on 2x5 casters that I had laying around. I changed out the stick and ground leads that came with the machine. The stock ones are 10 ft each. I now have about 15 ft. of ground lead and 22 ft. of stick lead. The machine sits nicely on top of the tool chest. Rolls nice and is very stable. Last edited by bhardy501; 04-07-2012 at 01:21 PM.
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Reply:So how do you like your new welder? And post some pictures of those welds.The only welder I ever had was a miller 210 and I sold it couple years ago. I am looking to buy a new welder. My ? is how do you think the 181I stacks up to the miller 210Thanks
Reply:I really cant comment on the Miller 210 because i have never had one. I had a Miller 130XP and it out does it by far, but it is a bigger machine. I havent had a chance to try out the stick or tig but so far I am very impressed with this machine. It welds as good as some bigger machines that I have used. Lots of adjustability. For the money I dont think you would go wrong. I read some very good reviews about the machine and could find very little negative. The biggest complaint is that it doesnt have HF for tig start or AC power to weld aluminum. Since I know up front that its lift start tig and DC only then I am not expecting to be able to do aluminum tig with it.
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Reply:I havent had a chance to try out the stick or tig
Reply:Tried out the stick (pics on another thread). I think this machine welds stick as well as it does MIG. Easy to control.