I have a Lincoln SP-170 which I bought used for less than half of the cost
of new. I had a small 110volt/75 amp MIG machine before and it was pretty
much useless. Anyway I recommend you go with a 170+ MIG. Like others have
said you can always weld light stuff with a bigger machine but not
viseversa. I do a lot of aluminum welding with mine and it works perfect for
that. I have to say I am 100% satisfied with my machine, it is small enough
to be carry around, but large enough to do serious work. I have used it for
thin sheet metal on up to 1" aluminum plate.
"Laurel Crawford" wrote in message
...
Hello All,

I am contemplating the purchase of a small / medium sized MIG welder, but
would like some opinions regarding the best machine for my money. Here
are
those welders I've looked at so far:

Hobart Handler 135 MIG @ +/- $400 (

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...0bc14fcd4b05b5
)
Millermatic 135 @ +/- $550 (
http://www.weldingmart.com/Qstore/c000024.htm )
Lincoln SP-135 T @ +/- $440 (
http://www.weldingmart.com/Qstore/p001645.htm )
Clarke 180EN 220 @ +/- $360 (
http://store.weldingdepot.com/cgi/we...WE6524P-1.html )
Chicago Electric Dual MIG welder 151 @ +/- $240 (
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=6271 )



I appreciate your opinions and comments,
Thank you in advance,
Jon