Thanks Jim, that helps a bunch I appreciate it.

Yes I do need to be portable. My first project is going to be a set of spiral staircase off my deck. The only power I have right now is my regular outside outlets for yard work which I believe to be 110. I am planning on building a shop/ garage but still have some dozer work I need to finish. I was ...

I just joined this site a minute ago so my question was probably asked before, but I'm thinking about buying a millermatic 211 for home use and was wondering if this was a good welder for building say a snowmachine trailer or other smaller projects?