I need some help making up my mind about a new welder purchase. It comes down to a new Thunderbolt XL, a new Millermatic DVI, or a good used gas powered AC/DC machine (10Kv and Canox is the brand I believe). With the Millermatic, I could sell the old Miller Cricket XL I have now, but either of the other two and I'd keep it. I'm looking for a machine for hobby/light fabrication type work, not to make a living with but maybe a few extra dollars now and then. The Cricket XL has served me well for the 15+ years I've owned it despite two or three blown circuit boards, a result of misuse by me and a few guys around the garage! But I'm not in the autobody trade anymore and I've been thinking of getting serious (more serious!
) about welding. The Cricket is just not suited to thicker materials and longer welds.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
J

Any thoughts?
Thanks,
J
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