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Twiztid_66c10 · 01-03-2013, 02:10 AM

with taxes comming back soon i am looking at getting a new welder looking at getting the Hobart Handler 210MVP or the Millermatic® 211 Auto-Set™ with MVP like the idea of being able to use my 220 and if a friend needs to use it or in a pinch i can use it on 110 if i have to my question is the holbarts a little cheaper is it worth the few extra for the miller? holbart i am finding for 850 and the miller for 1100 and are the a good welder?

64fleetside · 01-03-2013, 10:10 AM

I have a Hobart 140 love it love it love it.

**LEEVON** · 01-03-2013, 10:18 AM

I have a Hobart Handler 187 and love it, however if I was buying one today it would be the Miller 220/110. Both are great machines, but the Auto-set is really neat and the ability to run on 110 is gold...trust me if you have a welder there will be alot more reasons to use it. People will want your help and you'll most likely be happy to shoot fire for them!

johnnyclack · 01-03-2013, 10:56 AM

I have purchased & used both Hobart & Miller welders over the past few decades ....

In my opinion the Hobart is a great homeowner line.
And in recent times Miller has pretty much taken over the commercial / industrial market.

They are both quality machines, you can’t go wrong with either / or.

mongoose · 01-03-2013, 03:48 PM

mmm if it's all tax money i'd go for the miller.. i love mine.. dunno why i waited so long lol. the miller has both style plugs as well. miller has a littler better drive pieces but they are both the same.. hobart = miller.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-03-2013, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongoose

mmm if it's all tax money i'd go for the miller.. i love mine.. dunno why i waited so long lol. the miller has both style plugs as well. miller has a littler better drive pieces but they are both the same.. hobart = miller.

Where's the best place price wise to purchase one of the Miller setups?

Twiztid_66c10 · 01-03-2013, 04:19 PM

Online all the millers I see run just under $1100 pretty much everywhere
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johnnyclack · 01-03-2013, 05:03 PM

Find a local Miller dealer. They all have room to move.

And work him like you would a used car salesman.

Either side of a $1000.00 is a good buy.

Just depends how hungry he is when you walk through the door. Let him know your serious, but your also price conscious as well.

After he is done moving the price (or not...) then start to talk about kicking in extras & consumables = gas, wire, nozzles, tip’s, gloves, lenses, ….. you get the idea.

Not much to move on here, But hey' every little bit helps out the bottom line.

Let us know what ya" decide

johnnyclack · 01-03-2013, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twiztid_66c10

Online all the millers I see run just under $1100 pretty much everywhere
Posted via Mobile Device

Oh Yea’

Now let’s talk about Pheasant Hunting country ??

joel.e · 01-03-2013, 09:27 PM

When I was looking for a small TIG I found cyberweld.com had great prices on Miller machines and free shipping (hundreds less than my local gas supplier shop).

cableguy0 · 01-03-2013, 09:34 PM

I agree go with the Miller. Just look at what used machines sell for and thats only if you can actually find any for sale. That should give you a good idea of the quality

01-03-2013, 02:10 AM	#1
Twiztid_66c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Dalles Oregon Posts: 191	new welder with taxes comming back soon i am looking at getting a new welder looking at getting the Hobart Handler 210MVP or the Millermatic® 211 Auto-Set™ with MVP like the idea of being able to use my 220 and if a friend needs to use it or in a pinch i can use it on 110 if i have to my question is the holbarts a little cheaper is it worth the few extra for the miller? holbart i am finding for 850 and the miller for 1100 and are the a good welder? __________________ 1966 C-10 long wide- currently with 2 3/4 sectioned crossmember, 3 inch cupped a arms with 2700 bags, 67 master cylinder, in the middle of a v8 swap, soon custom rear wishbone set up and bags 1942 chevy/divco ambulance 1937 chevy truck

01-03-2013, 10:10 AM	#2
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: new welder I have a Hobart 140 love it love it love it.

01-03-2013, 10:18 AM	#3
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: new welder I have a Hobart Handler 187 and love it, however if I was buying one today it would be the Miller 220/110. Both are great machines, but the Auto-set is really neat and the ability to run on 110 is gold...trust me if you have a welder there will be alot more reasons to use it. People will want your help and you'll most likely be happy to shoot fire for them! __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-03-2013, 10:56 AM	#4
johnnyclack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: On the banks of the Clackamas River, Eagle CreeK Oregon Posts: 387	Re: new welder I have purchased & used both Hobart & Miller welders over the past few decades .... In my opinion the Hobart is a great homeowner line. And in recent times Miller has pretty much taken over the commercial / industrial market. They are both quality machines, you can’t go wrong with either / or.

01-03-2013, 03:48 PM	#5
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: new welder mmm if it's all tax money i'd go for the miller.. i love mine.. dunno why i waited so long lol. the miller has both style plugs as well. miller has a littler better drive pieces but they are both the same.. hobart = miller. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

01-03-2013, 04:19 PM	#7
Twiztid_66c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Dalles Oregon Posts: 191	Re: new welder Online all the millers I see run just under $1100 pretty much everywhere Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C-10 long wide- currently with 2 3/4 sectioned crossmember, 3 inch cupped a arms with 2700 bags, 67 master cylinder, in the middle of a v8 swap, soon custom rear wishbone set up and bags 1942 chevy/divco ambulance 1937 chevy truck

01-03-2013, 05:03 PM	#8
johnnyclack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: On the banks of the Clackamas River, Eagle CreeK Oregon Posts: 387	Re: new welder Find a local Miller dealer. They all have room to move. And work him like you would a used car salesman. Either side of a $1000.00 is a good buy. Just depends how hungry he is when you walk through the door. Let him know your serious, but your also price conscious as well. After he is done moving the price (or not...) then start to talk about kicking in extras & consumables = gas, wire, nozzles, tip’s, gloves, lenses, ….. you get the idea. Not much to move on here, But hey' every little bit helps out the bottom line. Let us know what ya" decide

01-03-2013, 09:27 PM	#10
joel.e Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Moseley, VA Posts: 164	Re: new welder When I was looking for a small TIG I found cyberweld.com had great prices on Miller machines and free shipping (hundreds less than my local gas supplier shop).

01-03-2013, 09:34 PM	#11
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: new welder I agree go with the Miller. Just look at what used machines sell for and thats only if you can actually find any for sale. That should give you a good idea of the quality __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

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