roadrash
New member
After several years of debating with myself, I finally bought a Mig machine. I looked at my stick welding and thought their has to be a better way. My problem was that by the time I could start running a good bead, the job was finished. Thanks to grinders I could make do, but was not satisfied with the weld quality. Went to a local welding supply co. yesterday an bought a Millermatic 175 and a cylinder of mixed gas. I am now a happy camper!!! Played with the settings some and ran some pretty beads right off the bat. Joined some flat plate and used the "big hammer" test for penetration!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Kicked myself for waiting so long to get a machine. Oh' picked up a auto darkening sheild at the same time, I am now out of the dark ages!!! All I can say is get one, you will like it!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif