MIG Which one

[arcer]

Well I will start by say hi to everyone, I am new to this forum and this happens to be the first post in it.

The big question "Which MIG welder to get?"

I am looking at mig welders from Hobart Corporation, Miller Electric Manufacturing Corporation, and Lincoln Electric. I do however want to be able to weld aluminum with it, I do already own a Hobart MIG welder, however at the time of purchase I was told i could later add a spoll gun and weld aluminum with it, well guess what he lied. So well I am looking at getting something more advanced and just a better welder. I am willing to spend around $1000 Cdn, however if it is truly worth it i am willing to spend up to $2000. So please let me know what you think of each company and which welders you think are better, I will then take all of your input and my own findings to come up with a decision.

PS. any questions, i will be sure to try and answer them asap

Thanks to all

[Broccoli1]

Welcome aboard Arcer,

This is a good thread on mig units

http://www.hobartwelders.com/mboard/...ght=MILLER+210

[aametalmaster]

Which model do you have? When you ask which one you are going to get 300 different answers. I would get a MM 210 or Ironman 210...Bob

[arcer]

Thanks guys for the quick responce. I will be sure to check out the thread, Broccoli1. And to asnwer your question aametalmaster I have a Hobart Handler 175, and I think i made a mistake, I had just looked closer on the web and it says it can handle aluminum wire, So i guess my next question is has anyone used it for such an application? and if so how did it turn out?Or is it better to have a spoll gun for welding aluminum?
Thanks

[Broccoli1]

Originally Posted by arcer

Thanks guys for the quick responce. I will be sure to check out the thread, Broccoli1. And to asnwer your question aametalmaster I have a Hobart Handler 175, and I think i made a mistake, I had just looked closer on the web and it says it can handle aluminum wire, So i guess my next question is has anyone used it for such an application? and if so how did it turn out?Or is it better to have a spoll gun for welding aluminum?
Thanks

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