after doing a good deal of research here and on line, i've decided to "go blue"
...rather than "red"
.. only because my local suply shop is a miller dealer and didn't want to deal with any customer service issues in the future.
i just can not decide which one to get...
- Hobart Handler 140 ($500ish)
- Millermatic DVI ($1,000ish)
- Millermatic 210 ($1,300ish)
things to consider:
- i haven't welded in over ten years (when i first learned how to weld).. so i this is a "my first welder" situation.
- i currently do not own my home, so adding 220v outlet in the garage is not an easy upgrade for now.
- i plan to weld the following: axle housings (trusses, spring perches, shock mounts, etc.), frame work (custom t-case crossmember, ifs box mount support, gusset spring perches, shock mounts, etc.), tube work (bumpers, tire carrier, rock sliders, roll cage, etc.)
any advise you can offer would be appreciated. if you own or have used one of these let me know what you think it can/can't handle.
thnx in advance,
~roland