Home run or foul ball???

[Michael ray]

I did get to run it today quite a bit before the tool cart disaster..only ran 110v and .023. Went and got the 80 cf tank filled and 3 new tips and nozzle..32 dollars. Does nice on exhaust tubing

That's a reason for thinking I don't need to have a spool gun for it...mainly going to run it on 110 for the light stuff..if I scrounge up the right gun I'll do it but really can't pay for a new one right now

[Michael ray]

Thanks.. I did overlook it. I thought pretty hard about all that and I really don't think I'll add one. I have a much better miller 30 on my shopmaster and got a smaller one on the hobart. That spoolmate 150 won't even work on it without mods and it's not really important since I have the other 2. I think I'll post this 150 for sale and maybe buy another tank or something. I really do appreciate the help. I still may add one to it later

[H80N]

Well. Still came out ok..I have to buy another control box and the switch kit. I'm pretty sure I can use the one on my shopmaster on this one. Just going to need the switch kit or a good schematic of it.

See page # 52 of your manual

https://www.millerwelds.com/files/ow...O1330H_MIL.pdf

The switch kit you need for your DVI is #207 642 Optional Spoolmate Spool Gun Switch




You can order it here $49.02

http://miller4less.com/product_info....ducts_id=61239

[Michael ray]

Looks like the switch in my iron man 210 will work. And I'm not certain yet but I may not need a control box. I'm going to transfer it out and see. If I read it it right my hobart spool and switch will work. Any help there would be greatly appreciated. My shopmaster came set up and so did my hobart. I really don't want to chance it though...I'll keep reading and researching. Thanks for any input

[Michael ray]

Well. Still came out ok..I have to buy another control box and the switch kit. I'm pretty sure I can use the one on my shopmaster on this one. Just going to need the switch kit or a good schematic of it.

[Michael ray]

I am curious about the spool gun that came with it. The machine has a place for the switch beside the wire feeder but no switch. I didn't find anything in the manual about the spool gun..it's a spoolmate 150. My shopmaster has a separate control box that plugs into its 110 port for the spool gun. I'll read more before connecting it. Looks like it'll plug right in

[Michael ray]

The dvi has a low duty cycle but I wanted it mostly for exhaust pipe work. Lots of converter replacements and general exhaust work... duty cycle will be fine for what I'll do with it.

[Michael ray]

I love the 210 also...it has the digital amp read, hf start, pulse up to 250 pps I think. Does real nice on thin stuff and can adjust a little finer than the 150...just weighs double and a half

[ryanjones2150]

Ya, it has good low end arc stability. The shop where we have our drag car we have a big Lincoln precision tig, which I really like on aluminum. But when it comes to stainless and the thinner stuff, I like that maxstar.

[Michael ray]

I like it having both voltage plugs like the maxstar. Be good for exhaust and other thinner stuff

[Michael ray]

Yeah..that hobart is only 220 and the shops millermatic is harder to move than my shopmaster...it's unreal awkward with its custom made cart/emergency response to anything design. I loved my stl 150 but I did buy it's bigger brother maxstar 210 just a few weeks ago. I will buy another 150 but I'll get the STH next time.

[ryanjones2150]

I have zero experience with the machine you have there, but I really like my maxstar 150. I have the STH though. I would guess that your new machine fills a gap in your fleet?

[Michael ray]

Maybe a good subject for a new thread.

Completely impractical welding rigs

[Michael ray]

I'm happy, we have a millermatic 135 at the shop and it's a little bulky, that's the reason I don't use it..I'll post a pic. It's so far from practical it's funny. It's on a custom welding cart built by our shop a couple years ago...takes 2 guys to move it for real.

[Michael ray]

Came with a new in box spool gun and 3 rolls of wire. 2 Aluminum and 1 stainless. I think I'll sell the hobart ironman I have now. It's a 220v machine. I know the dvi isn't as powerful as the ironman 210 but my shopmaster is and then some.