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Hello all, first time poster with a typical question. I am a noob; did a little stick in high school and enjoyed it but haven't touched a machine in 20 years.
Fast forward. I am buying a small tractor and have some welding projects in mind that I will take at my own pace. All involve steel and nothing greater than 3/8 with the majority in the 1/8 neighborhood.
I believe in "buy once, cry once" "it's too expensive to be cheap", etc.
A friend has a Miller Passport Plus with a Miller Spool Mate 100 that he offered to sell to me. It comes with all original equipment. The "gun" is OEM. He said he would throw in a few spools of wire, gloves, helmet (nothing special), and a bottle of 75/25 mix. Small bottle prob 40 cf or less.
The price is settled at $950.
I have 110 in my garage and don't mind adding 220 down the road.
1. Is this a good welder for my first and prob last as a home owner?
2. Is this a good price? I cannot find any used models for sale anywhere so I assume they are bought and kept.
If its a great machine at a great price that is neither overkill nor something I will grow out of then I will likely buy it. Interested in your opinions or recommendations.
Looking for versatility, ease of use/learning curve, durability, and value in that order.
BTW, this is at the very top of what I would spend on a machine and I have no interest in TIG. I will be welding both indoors and out on very small projects.
Thank you.
A.
Fast forward. I am buying a small tractor and have some welding projects in mind that I will take at my own pace. All involve steel and nothing greater than 3/8 with the majority in the 1/8 neighborhood.
I believe in "buy once, cry once" "it's too expensive to be cheap", etc.
A friend has a Miller Passport Plus with a Miller Spool Mate 100 that he offered to sell to me. It comes with all original equipment. The "gun" is OEM. He said he would throw in a few spools of wire, gloves, helmet (nothing special), and a bottle of 75/25 mix. Small bottle prob 40 cf or less.
The price is settled at $950.
I have 110 in my garage and don't mind adding 220 down the road.
1. Is this a good welder for my first and prob last as a home owner?
2. Is this a good price? I cannot find any used models for sale anywhere so I assume they are bought and kept.
If its a great machine at a great price that is neither overkill nor something I will grow out of then I will likely buy it. Interested in your opinions or recommendations.
Looking for versatility, ease of use/learning curve, durability, and value in that order.
BTW, this is at the very top of what I would spend on a machine and I have no interest in TIG. I will be welding both indoors and out on very small projects.
Thank you.
A.
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