Millermatic 135 or Lincoln SP-135 Plus?

[Dane]

I can't affort anything bigger. I did hold out for full range voltage adjust rather than taps.



The specs on these two look identical. Any insights or experience with both?



Thanks!

 

[mike r]

Both are excellent machines although the blue guys claim they're a little more refined. Just be sure that it won't be too small in a year or two.

 

[RonA]

They are both good. Don't worry about the size. If you want, you can get . 035 flux core and reverse the polarity. You can weld 3/8 plate easily with that setup. I have Lincoln and Miller. Never had any trouble with any of them. Sometimes you can get better deals on Hobart. I've used them before. They were fine.

 

[tractorseller]

I use a Miller 175 220 volt, similar to the 135. Works great. Makes an amateur welder look like a pro after a little practice . I have been told that Miller is better, but unless you're a professional welder and using it every day I don't think it will make much difference. Don't forget to budget for the gas, cylinder, gloves, extra wire spools, tips, helmet, cart, etc.



I bought one of those auto-darkening helmets that Miller makes, and boy are they nice! I bought the welder direct from Quimby Corporation out of Portland, Oregon. They also sell on eBay, have better prices than anyone else I could find, and they ship for free. Great people to deal with .

 

[JFinke]

Check with an outfit called Fresno Oxygen??? or welding. They are at the Tulare farm show and have really good prices every year. Jake

 

[NPloysa]

I have the Lincoln at my parent's house. That's the one I am using for my air ride stuff. Little 3/8, mostly 1/4 and 3/16 stuff. Works pretty well.



I also have a Hobart Handler at work, pretty much the same size as the Lincoln. I haven't welded anything over 3/16 with that but I am sure it can handle as much at the other.



Only problem I had with either was due to my stupid head. On the Hobart the 035 tip clogged so I bought some more tips. Well, I put a 030 tip on for the 035 wire. Whoops!



Nick