Millermatic 175, for you welders? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

adamls · 02-18-2003, 11:53 PM

Is this a good machine for work on our trucks and little around the shop items? I want to stay under $1000 but still be able to do a little welding on my frame and the pipe fence if needed. Saw this on ebay. Is it a good price? Thanks.

adamls · 02-18-2003, 11:54 PM

Sorry here is the link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=34099

mikep · 02-19-2003, 12:12 AM

Its a good welder for light duty stuff. Ive used them before. I dont remember the duty cycle but I believe its around 25-30% which is fine for around the home shop. Its a good welder for sheetmetal work. Not so good for plate though as the penetration isnt fantastic . check with the local welding supply stores though. You can often make them an offer on slow moving welders . I picked up my lincoln 175 TIG welder for $1100 that way new in the box.

minibike · 02-19-2003, 12:35 AM

Assuming the 175 means 175 amps, that would be a nice welder for home.

http://www.millerwelds.com/main/prod...ig/M10561/buy/

Has them for around $800

minibike · 02-19-2003, 12:37 AM

This place has free shipping on lincolns...

http://www.weldingmart.com/Qstore/c000027.htm

minibike · 02-19-2003, 12:38 AM

Ooops...and apparently free shipping on the miller, as well.

http://www.powertoolstore.com/Qstore/p000029.htm

*MJF* · 02-19-2003, 02:25 AM

Hobart 175. $549 & free shipping at www.fostertool.com. Made by the same company as miller.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-19-2003, 03:03 AM

Here is a link to the 175 Miller that I have been looking at. It has free shipping also like all the others. http://www.cyberweld.com/mil175witecc.html
WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

mikep · 02-19-2003, 08:09 AM

Weve got a hobart 175 at work for light duty work. Its such a piece of crap it hardly ever gets used. no penetration at all.

Blue Beard · 02-19-2003, 09:22 AM

Consisdering this unit comes with the cart and free shipping its a good price.....

You might want to inquire if this comes with all the equipment for attaching a gas cylinder....you'll be much happier using the gas, with much nicer looking results.....

I bought a smaller 110 unit and have been very satisfied with it......

The cart is usually extra.....modified my cart to put a handle.......and working on a rack to coil the leads and accessories on.............

Jwill41 · 02-19-2003, 09:23 AM

I have a Milermatic 250 in my garage and I dont even know how to weld. I "inherited" it when the company I work for shut down their manufacturing plant. I need to run some power out there and get to playing with it.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-19-2003, 09:49 AM

That is not a bad price. My local supplier has them for $662, so with shipping it is a decent deal. It should be equipped with hose and regulator so that you can go with shielding gas even though it comes with the flux core wire.

I would recommend the Millermatic 250 because of the duty cycle that you do with spot welding as most body repairs are made this way. Also, sooner or later you will want to weld a heavy piece of metal.

Jim

adamls · 02-19-2003, 03:11 PM

Found this site about 40-50 bucks cheaper than anyone else. I think all these machines come new with everything except bottle, and I have a 7" X 17.5" bottle, just needs to be filled.

http://www.brwelder.com/specials.htm

*67Fleetsidedream* · 02-19-2003, 03:19 PM

I have a Millermatic 175 and can say that it is an excellent welder.

Ben

adamls · 02-19-2003, 07:35 PM

Well I went ahead and ordered the one online fro 660.00, should be in next Wednesday. Cant wait.

meathead95 · 02-19-2003, 09:29 PM

thats the exact welder and cart i have and i love it i think i paid like 620 from the local welding shop.

02-18-2003, 11:53 PM	#1
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	Millermatic 175, for you welders? Is this a good machine for work on our trucks and little around the shop items? I want to stay under $1000 but still be able to do a little welding on my frame and the pipe fence if needed. Saw this on ebay. Is it a good price? Thanks. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

02-18-2003, 11:54 PM	#2
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	Sorry here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=34099 __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

02-19-2003, 12:12 AM	#3
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Its a good welder for light duty stuff. Ive used them before. I dont remember the duty cycle but I believe its around 25-30% which is fine for around the home shop. Its a good welder for sheetmetal work. Not so good for plate though as the penetration isnt fantastic . check with the local welding supply stores though. You can often make them an offer on slow moving welders . I picked up my lincoln 175 TIG welder for $1100 that way new in the box. __________________ No truck :-(

02-19-2003, 12:35 AM	#4
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Assuming the 175 means 175 amps, that would be a nice welder for home. http://www.millerwelds.com/main/prod...ig/M10561/buy/ Has them for around $800 __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

02-19-2003, 12:37 AM	#5
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	This place has free shipping on lincolns... http://www.weldingmart.com/Qstore/c000027.htm __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

02-19-2003, 12:38 AM	#6
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Ooops...and apparently free shipping on the miller, as well. http://www.powertoolstore.com/Qstore/p000029.htm __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

02-19-2003, 02:25 AM	#7
MJF No longer truckless Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 299	Hobart 175. $549 & free shipping at www.fostertool.com. Made by the same company as miller.

02-19-2003, 03:03 AM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Here is a link to the 175 Miller that I have been looking at. It has free shipping also like all the others. http://www.cyberweld.com/mil175witecc.html WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-19-2003, 08:09 AM	#9
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Weve got a hobart 175 at work for light duty work. Its such a piece of crap it hardly ever gets used. no penetration at all. __________________ No truck :-(

02-19-2003, 09:22 AM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Consisdering this unit comes with the cart and free shipping its a good price..... You might want to inquire if this comes with all the equipment for attaching a gas cylinder....you'll be much happier using the gas, with much nicer looking results..... I bought a smaller 110 unit and have been very satisfied with it...... The cart is usually extra.....modified my cart to put a handle.......and working on a rack to coil the leads and accessories on............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-19-2003, 09:23 AM	#11
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I have a Milermatic 250 in my garage and I dont even know how to weld. I "inherited" it when the company I work for shut down their manufacturing plant. I need to run some power out there and get to playing with it. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

02-19-2003, 09:49 AM	#12
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	That is not a bad price. My local supplier has them for $662, so with shipping it is a decent deal. It should be equipped with hose and regulator so that you can go with shielding gas even though it comes with the flux core wire. I would recommend the Millermatic 250 because of the duty cycle that you do with spot welding as most body repairs are made this way. Also, sooner or later you will want to weld a heavy piece of metal. Jim

02-19-2003, 03:11 PM	#13
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	Found this site about 40-50 bucks cheaper than anyone else. I think all these machines come new with everything except bottle, and I have a 7" X 17.5" bottle, just needs to be filled. http://www.brwelder.com/specials.htm __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

02-19-2003, 03:19 PM	#14
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	I have a Millermatic 175 and can say that it is an excellent welder. Ben

02-19-2003, 07:35 PM	#15
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	Well I went ahead and ordered the one online fro 660.00, should be in next Wednesday. Cant wait. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished



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02-19-2003, 09:29 PM	#16
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	thats the exact welder and cart i have and i love it i think i paid like 620 from the local welding shop. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

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