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Help - Buying First Machine

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:10 pm
by cashiusclay97
Is a Miller Thunderbolt ac/dc SMAW machine a Solid investment? I found one used for 300 is that a good deal Thanks!

Re: Help - Buying First Machine

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:37 pm
by jpence38
They will last you a long time. As for $300, depends on how old it is. Check ebay. Here is one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/miller-225-thunderb ... 736f6#shId

Re: Help - Buying First Machine

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:52 pm
by cashiusclay97
Thanks for all the help I apperciate it. I have to use craigslist, shipping will smoke ya!

Help buying machine today

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:40 am
by cashiusclay97
Im buying a miller 225 ac/dc smaw machine. Can it weld 1/2in low to medium carbon steel to 1/2in mild steel in one pass with a 1/8 rod? Thanks!

Re: Help buying machine today

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:00 pm
by jpence38
There is a little more to it than that. To answer your question as it is, the answer is no. What exactly are you trying to weld? What are you fabricating and what will it be used for?

Re: Help buying machine today

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:24 pm
by kermdawg
Can it? Sure. Wont get much penetration, but it can melt 2 pieces of 1/2 inch steel together, maybe 1/8" deep, if your lucky. Definately wanna try for some bigger rod if your gonna be doin that thick a metal. Should be able to run 5/32 on that machine, not sure about 3/16.